A word from your local Inspector
In this month's newsletter you will see we have been carrying out patrols in and around St Michael's Church following reports of anti-social behaviour.
We have also conducted a Street Safe survey on Irving Street, if you have received one please fill it in and return it to us so we can address any issues with our partner agencies.
If you have issues in your local area, you can also report these to us via the contact details at the bottom of this newsletter.
Acting Inspector Scott Adams
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High visibility patrols
We are currently conducting patrols in and around the area of St Michael's Church, Workington, due to reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour and drug use.
We have also been in and around the area of Senhouse Street following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
We have also been conducting patrols in Workington Town Centre thorough the month as part of our work to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and keep people safe.
Street Safe
PCSO Rachel Pape conducted a Streetsafe on Irving Street in relation to drug users attending an address in the area.
We are looking to challenge the use and supply of drugs in this area.
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
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
You can also complete our online intelligence reporting form to share information that you feel could help us investigate a suspected crime or perhaps safeguard someone who may need our help - Tell Us Something - Cumbria Constabulary
E-scooter
On 29 June, officers seized an e-scooter from a a teenager in Workington town centre on Brow Top.
We are urging people to fully understand the law before buying or riding an e-scooter.
E-scooters are illegal to use on roads, footpaths, cycle tracks/lanes, bridleways, or byways. The only legal place these privately purchased scooters can be ridden are on private land with the owner's consent.
However, while the use of rental e-scooters is now legal in some parts of the UK, we are keen to remind people that it remains against the law to ride a privately owned e-scooter in any public place in the UK.
E-scooters also are potentially dangerous to riders and other member of the public with some reaching speeds of over 30mph.
E-scooters are classed as a powered transporter and come under the same legislation as motor vehicles, therefore you need a licence and insurance to ride them. They also need to be registered to be ridden on the road and are subject to technical standards such as MOT and vehicle tax.
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Great Clifton
PCSO Hannah Donaughee conducted a general walkabout in Great Clifton with Councillor Peter Gaston and Home Group housing officer, Pauline Waite.
The walkabout is aimed to check for any issues, there were no areas of concern.
These walk arounds are also conducted if an issue has been reported to the partner agencies or like in this instance we conduct them randomly to see if we can identify any issues.
Armed Forces Day Parade
PCSO Rachel Pape attended Workington Armed Forces Day Parade on 25th June.
It was a great celebration of our armed forces and a brilliant turnout from the local community.
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School talks
PCSOs Hannah Donaughee and Rachel Pape have been conducting a number of visits to schools before the start of the school holidays.
Seaton Junior School
On 15 June, Hannah delivered a talk on online safety to all year groups at Seaton Junior School.
Hannah attended again with Rachel on 20 June and delivered a talk on online safety to parents of children at Seaton Junior School. This was to highlight the importance of monitoring what their children are doing online and keeping them safe.
Westfield Primary School
On 17 June, Rachel attended Westfield Primary School after issues with bullying, she conducted a talk around hate crime explaining what it is the consequences and impact this can have on individuals.
Rachel also conducted a further visit on 27 June to speak with the teachers on the same topic.
Northside Primary school
Hannah delivered talks at Northside Primary school on online safety, road safety and behaviour during the summer holidays.
She also advised the children on keeping safe around water and railway lines.
Poppies Childcare at Lillyhall
Rachel attended Poppies Childcare at Lillyhall to show the children the police vehicle and they also tried on some uniform and had some photos taken by the teachers.
National Police Race Action Plan 2022
Are you interested in the National Police Race Action Plan 2022 and the work we are doing locally to become an anti-racist police force?
If you want to hear more about what we are working on to achieve the commitments of The Plan and for your feedback to help shape the next iteration of the national plan, then join us on Monday 22nd August at 19:00 for an online consultation session (you can join the link via Teams or in Google Chrome).
You can find The Plan here if you haven’t had the chance to read it yet: https://orlo.uk/XMaLb
We appreciate that you might not have time to read the whole plan, the Outcomes Framework (pictured below or here and on page 12 of the plan linked above) gives an overview of what The Plan is working to achieve and we will go through it briefly during the consultation.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday. Thank you for your interest and support.
Cumbria Constabulary’s Diversity Equality and Inclusion team.
Join us!
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Could you be make a real difference to people in Cumbria and help keep them safe?
Recruitment is open now. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to apply now to join our teams.
 For more information on the role of a police officer and the numerous entry routes, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/careers.
Your local officers
Want to know who your local officers are?
Simply go to our website - www.cumbria.police.uk
Scroll down the home page and you can browse different areas to see who your local team are - or enter your postcode.
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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In other news
Police launch summer drink and drug drive campaign
We are launching our summer drink and drug driving campaign and highlighting the consequences of getting behind the wheel under the influence.
The campaign which runs between 15 August and 28 August, with an enforcement week commencing from the 22 August.
Read more here
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Cumbria Constabulary instate dedicated Violence Against Women and Girls Detective Inspector
As part of our work to tackle violence against women and girls in Cumbria, we have instated a dedicated Violence Against Women and Girls Detective Inspector.
DI Matt Belshaw (pictured) will be working across the county to coordinate the Constabulary’s proactive steps to eradicating violence against women and girls in the county.
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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