A word from your local inspector
In this month's newsletter you will read we are continuing to address issues of anti-social behaviour; we expect an increase around Halloween and bonfire night and encourage people to report any issues to us so we can address them.
With bonfire night also coming up we want people to enjoy the night safely, therefore we have included some advice to help keep you and your family safe.
Inspector Richard Smillie
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Anti-social behaviour
We have recently seen an increase in anti-social behaviour in the Wellington Street and Lord Street area.
If you have information about any incidents of anti-social behaviour, please report them to us so they can be investigated.
If you suspect your child or a child in you care or that you know, is going out and getting involved in anti-social behaviour or low-level criminal damage, please speak to them about the impact it can have on a victim, the community and their future.
Committing offences could result in a criminal record, which can stop you travelling abroad, to places like America and potentially getting a job you want in the future.
Man arrested
On 14th October we received a report of an indecent exposure on Lapstone Road, Millom.
Following enquiries into the incident officers arrested a 22-year-old man from Milom on suspicion of outraging public decency.
He has been released on bail whilst we continue our enquiries.
We take reports of such behaviour extremely seriously. We do all we can to protect local people and bring offenders to justice.
Dogs out of control
We have received a number of reports of dogs out of control and would like to remind dog owners that they have a responsibility to keep their dogs under control and prevent any anti-social behaviour.
We will look to introduce measures, sanctions and legislation if a dog’s behaviour continues to cause issues.
Your dog is considered dangerously out of control if it:
- injures someone
- makes someone worried that it might injure them
A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if either of the following apply:
- it attacks someone’s animal
- the owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal
You can read more info here - Controlling your dog in public: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
 Bonfire night
We would always recommend that you attend an official, organised firework display. These events have to follow strict safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and are usually located away from residential homes.
However, if you’re planning a display at home, then please be safe. Here are some tips to help keep you and others safe:
- Let your neighbours know in advance so that they can take measures to protect pets or family members who are affected by the noise
- Children should be supervised by an adult around fireworks and bonfires at all times and should not set fireworks off
- Never put fireworks or sparklers in your pocket
- Sparklers should be placed in a container of water after use
- Light fireworks at arm’s length, using a taper
- Make sure everyone stands well back
- Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
- Direct fireworks well away from people
- Never go back to a firework that has been lit even if it has not gone off it could still explode.
- Never throw used fireworks on a bonfire
- Take care around bonfires
- Don’t drink alcohol if you are setting off fireworks or near a firework display or bonfire
- Make sure bonfires are out and surroundings are safe before leaving
For further safety information, please visit: Bonfire Night Safety | Cumbria County Council.
🏆 Neighbourhood Policing Awards 2022 🏆
Inspector Richard Smillie was also recognised with the Superintendent’s Neighbourhood Policing Leadership Award on the 11 October at the forces neighbourhood policing conference.
Inspector Smillie was recognised for his leadership of the Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team. Richard has developed successful partnerships withing the local focus hub resulting in police and partners to quickly and effectively respond to community concerns.
Richard has also worked to ensure a high level of service is delivered to victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by improving the constabulary’s policies and procedures. He has also promoted innovation within his team and supported digital changes within the NPT.
Read more on the awards here - Neighbourhood policing awards 2022 - Cumbria Constabulary
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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.
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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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In other news
Two men jailed for the murder of Carlisle man Ryan Kirkpatrick
Two killers, who carried out the murder of a man in Carlisle city centre in front of crowds of horrified people, have today been jailed for life.
Kane Hull, 29, and Liam Porter, 33, went on the run in a bid to escape justice after Ryan Kirkpatrick was stabbed to death on a night out in Carlyle’s Court on September 18 last year. Read more here.
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Cumbria Constabulary support national home burglary commitment
Cumbria Constabulary is fully behind a national commitment by police chiefs to attend all home burglaries – with such crimes already receiving specialist CID expertise in this county.
In Cumbria, every burglary where someone’s home is entered is already investigated by a detective, meaning the offences become the focus of specialist investigative skills from the outset. Read more here.
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Police joined by partners to tackle hate crime
Emergency services and health services across Cumbria are partnering together to support hate crime awareness week.
T/Detective Superintendent Matt Scott Strategic lead for hate crime said “We know that hate crime within Cumbria often goes unreported.
“We are reaching out to our communities and the many people that visit Cumbria to report incidents to us so we can investigate, bring offenders to justice and signpost victims to the appropriate support."
You can report a crime in several ways:
- If it’s an emergency and the crime is taking place, call 999 and ask for the police.
- In an non-emergency, you can report online - Report a Hate Crime - Cumbria Constabulary - or speak to an officer via 101.
- You can go to your local police station.
- You can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you want to remain anonymous.
- If you’ve experienced hate crime, you can also report the incident online through True Vision
Read more here.
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