PCSO activity
PCSO Clare Parker has had a very busy few weeks, this has included:
- Reassurance patrols in the Butts Fold area of Cockermouth.
- Reassurance patrols in the Croftside Court area in relation to anti-social behaviour.
- Meeting pupils at local schools who will be undertaking the Keep Me Safe 5 week programme.
- StreetSafe letters delivered in and around Windmill Close.
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Cockermouth Town Council meeting
Acting Police Sergeant Edwards and PCSO Parker attended Cockermouth Town Council meeting and addressed any questions the committee had in relation to the town.
This including anti-social behaviour and speeding in specified areas of the town.
PCSO Parker will continue her patrols in the hot spot areas of the town and the speeding issues has been referred to the CRASH group (Collision Reduction and Safer Highways).
Complaints from the Town Council included speeding on Lamplugh Road, Windmill Lane and Strawberry Howe Road
Lamplugh Road was referred to CRASH recently following complaint from residents trying to cross from Brigham Road over towards Parkside Avenue, with vehicles speeding over the brow of the hill.
Traffic counts came back showing good compliance with the speed limit and there is no history of any killed and seriously injured (KSI) collisions, however, the Road Safety Camera Van regularly enforces not far from the police station on Lamplugh Road
Windmill Lane was looked at a little while ago now but data came back with good compliance with speed limit, largely the parked cars keeping the speeds down which is good and no relevant KSI.
Strawberry Howe Road added to CRASH for traffic data to be gathered and if any issues, may look at Safety Camera Van site in the future
Neuro disability champion
PCSO 5299 Pete Nichol has been working with a young person in Keswick as a neuro disability champion.
This is where a young person may have been a victim of crime or may be getting involved in low level ASB/crime and it is known that the person may have been identified or suspected of having a neuro disability which may include ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD, Dyspraxia or chromosome disorder.
This is purely intervention and support work, PCSO Nichol himself has been diagnosed with a neuro disability so this is a way of trying to use that experience to support young people that may need it in any of those capacities.
Age UK walk in Cockermouth
PCSO Clare Parker joined the Age UK Silver Strollers, for a walk around Cockermouth and the surrounding areas, we engaged with those that attended the walk as well as speaking to members of the community whilst out on the walk.
School talks
Throughout January and February we have been visiting schools to conduct talks with the pupils on a variety of topics.
- St Michaels Bothel - We spoke to children on 'People who help us'
- Cockermouth School - We spoke with children on keeping themsekves safe, which we do over 5 sessions to year 7 & 8. We also did online safety talks as part of Safer Internet Day.
- Plumbland school - We spoke to the pupils on if they are approached by someone they don't know what to do to keep themselves safe.
PCSO delivers school talk and holds drop in surgery
PCSO Pete Nichol visited Borrowdale school on 2nd February and carried out talks on online safety, spoke about bullying and road safety to the students
He also held a drop in surgery on 9th February at Keswick Library for members of the public wanting to speak with their local PCSO about any concerns. You can also report any information online here - Report a Non-Emergency Crime/Incident Online - Cumbria Constabulary
Drugs activity intelligence gathering
A DACA (Drug Activity Community Appeal) was distributed in the area of Station Street, Keswick.
Tell us about: 👉Suspicious activity on your street 👉Suspicious people or vehicles on your street 👉Drug supply in your community 👉Any concerns about crime in your neighbourhood
We are looking to challenge the use and supply of drugs in this area.
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Not only will you be able to find out who your named local officers and PCSOs are, you will also be able to view our local policing priorities and details of any meetings or events we will be attending.
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Driving distracted is never worth the risk - Cumbria Constabulary
The wife of a man killed in a collision in 2016 is urging people not to use their phones whilst driving.
Driver distraction can be deadly and using a hand-held phone at the wheel is never worth the risk with drivers four times more likely to be involved in a collision.
Read more here
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Allerdale Police want you to report all anti-social behaviour and crime
Please report any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour to us, to help us keep Allerdale safe.
If a crime is in progress always call 999.
You can report online at https://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it
Our online Live Chat function is a new service giving you an alternative way to communicate with a police officer in real time. More here.
You can also phone on 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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