Making roads safer in Cockermouth
PCSO Clare Parker and Sergeant Leesa Edwards received a speeding complaint from the parish council following concerns of speeding vehicles on Lamplugh Road, Windmill Lane and Strawberry How Road, Cockermouth.
The locations were shared with the west Cumbria CRASH group (Collision Reduction and Safer Highways).
We also covered these locations in our February 2022 newsletter.
Windmill Lane was reviewed a few months ago following a speed complaint, there was no killed or serious injury collision data so removed from the CRASH group's agenda.
Lamplugh Road was reviewed in early 2022 with new traffic data obtained, good compliance with the speed limit and no incidents of a collision causing death or serious injury. Therefore it has been removed from the CRASH group's agenda.
Strawberry Howe Road was reviewed in March with new traffic data obtained which showed good compliance with the speed limit and no incidents of a collision causing death or serious injury. The initial concerns are believed to be due to perceived speed due to ongoing building work for a new housing estate. The location has been removed from the CRASH agenda as no evidence to support enforcement or engineering works.
Despite all three areas being removed from the CRASH agenda, this is under constant review.
StreetSafe survey
Following a report of a suspicious person and vehicle in the area of Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, we issued a StreetSafe Survey to gather information from the community.
Please, if you received one, fill out the form and send it back in the stamped addressed envelope. This enables us and partner agencies to address any issues you may have.
Community reporting is vital in assisting us provide an effective police service to you.
 Crime prevention visit
PCSO Clare Parker conducted a crime prevention visit to a vulnerable person within Cockermouth after their family reported they paid money to people to carry out work which was not carried out.
Clare provided advice and how to make the property more secure.
Age UK leaflets were also given on what support and activities are available in the area.
You can find out activities happening in your area here - Welcome to Age UK West Cumbria.
Open day and care fair
PCSO Clare Parker attended an event at Caldbeck Village Hall by Community Catalysts, the Northern Fells Group and the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) on Tuesday 22nd March.
The event was an opportunity to find out about care in the community for loved ones.
Partners from AgeUK, Alzheimer's UK, West Cumbrian Carers, Cumbria Action for Sustainability (Cafs) and others were also in attendance.
Clare attended to give local people an opportunity to report any issues, learn how they can contact police and my role as their local PCSO.
Allerdale Hub referrals
PCSO Clare Parker has been responding to referrals that have been made to the Allerdale Local Focus Hub partners.
Potts Terrace, Cockermouth
Following an ongoing neighbourhood dispute, a joint agency visit with Westfield House was conducted to visit residents. One person was given an acceptable behaviour agreement which is a voluntary between agencies and the individual, if breached it can be used as evidence if enforcement action needs to be taken.
Reports have since decreased on the issue.
Gilcrux
Clare attended Gilcrux and visited and spoke with both parties of a neighbourhood dispute. Clare offered mediation which will go ahead if they both agree.
PCSO Pete Nichols speaks to schools and youth groups about Neurodiversity
Pete has been visiting a number of schools and youth groups this month.
Pete has Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, a Chromosome disorder and traits of OCD so uses his life learned experiences to engage with young people who may have neuro disabilities.
Cumbria Academy of Autism
Pete attended the academy on the 10th March to talk to students in year 10 and 11 with autism about working for the police. He also discussed county lines drug supply and exploitation, focussing on how young people can be targeted.
You can find out more about county lines and how to spot the signs ➡️ County lines - Cumbria Constabulary
The academy caters for pupils from all over Cumbria including those from the Keswick area who have autism.
Keswick Youth Group
Pete held a meeting with Keswick Youth Group on Thursday 17th March to see if there is a need for an Autism Youth Group to be set up in the Keswick.
The group would be set up in Partnership with Shirley Murphy of the Allerdale & Copeland Autism support group.
We will update you when we can if a group is being set up.
Bassenthwaite School
Pete attended Bassenthwaite School on Tuesday 29th March (pictured below) as part of Neurodiversity Week and spoke to the juniors about how the police support people with neuro disabilities and talked about ADHD, Autism, OCD, Bi-Polar, dyspraxia and other issues that can affect people.
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In other news
Police and partners raise awareness of sexual assault in the home
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, in any walk of life. Sadly, this can happen at home – a place everyone should feel safe.
Officers from Cumbria Constabulary are working with partners this month to raise awareness of this issue, encourage people who suffer sexual violence to come forward and to shine a spotlight on the help and support out there.
Sexual violence can be carried out by people including partners, husbands or wives. Read more here.
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New 'call back' function will help people who call 101
Cumbria Police has launched a new Call Back function on its 101 non-emergency reporting phone line to assist people who prefer to contact the police by phone.
The function will serve as one of a range of options available to people wishing to contact the police regarding a non-emergency issue.
The options include reporting via an online form and using the Constabulary’s online ‘Live Chat’ function on the force website, as well as the 101 phone line. Read more here.
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Make a difference - PCSO recruitment extended
The recruitment window to become a PCSO in Cumbria has been extended until Sunday 24th April.
We are looking to recruit our next cohort of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and are seeking people who like to engage with local communities and those who thrive on being at the heart of what matters.
Successful candidates would start late summer / early autumn 2022.
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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