In this month’s newsletter you will see we are continuing to be out in the community to engage with residents and deal with issues that matter to them.
We are continuing to be proactive in targeting anti-social behaviour, we do ask however that you continue to report incidents to us so we can respond accordingly.
We would love to hear from you on your thoughts about the information we provide in this newsletter. If there is anything you'd like to hear more about, please let us know by clicking on the option included further down in the newsletter.
Sergeant Suzanne Scott-O'Neill
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Have you seen the Green Man?
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding burglary which took place in Grange-over-Sands.
A one off commissioned wood carving of Janek The Green (The Greenman) was stolen from the Stumpery area of the Promenade between 5:00pm on 12 February 2023 and 07:00am on 13 February 2023
The carving is approximately 2.5ft across by 2ft tall.
Police are appealing for anyone with information relating to the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 267 of 13 February. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
*Please find attached images of the stolen carving
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Officers meet people in Arnside to discuss community concerns
PCSOs Hayley Newman and Abbie Frizzle provided an opportunity for the community in Ambleside to come and talk to us about their local community concerns.
Locals spoke to us about the concerns they had regarding the recent burglaries but were grateful for the extra police presence in the area and the advice given in the recent letter drops.
Hayley and Abbie were particularly appreciative of the help they received from the Kendal Police cadets with the posting of home security letters through doors. As you can imagine, it was a mammoth task to make sure that as many people received the written advice.
The police cadets aged 13-18 volunteered their time during half-term to help out with the task.
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Selectamark DNA to help prevent crime in Ulverston
Local Officers completed the distribution of 100 Selectamark DNA property marking kits at the start of March.
The kits, funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, were given to former victims of rural thefts in the area and provided to other rural properties to deter future thefts.
The marking kits used offer a greater chance of owners being reunited with stolen property and provide a forensic link which can be used in prosecutions.
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Mock interviews at Cartmel Priory
PCSOs Jayne Park and Debbie Ross were busy at Cartmel Priory School on 10 March conducting mock interviews.
The Year 10 students were very professional and I think we may have some new future recruits.
A big thank you to the school for the warm welcome we received.
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Appeal following criminal damage in Arnside
Police are investigating criminal damage to a building on The Promenade at Arnside, where windows to a building were smashed.
The damage occurred between 26th and 29th January. Anyone with any information should contact Cumbria Police on 101 and quote log number 104 of 29/01/23 or alternatively contact crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Herbert Protocol could be a life-saver in an emergency
Officers attended the Uverston Dementia Café Drop In on 9 March and spoke to people about the Herbert Protocol and how it can assist with enquiries should a loved one go missing.
The protocol provides key information which can aid finding the person in a timely manner, in what can be a very stressful situation.
Find out more about the Herbert Protocol here: Herbert Protocol - Cumbria Constabulary
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The Government launched StreetSafe, as an online tool to allow people to flag places where they have felt unsafe, and describe factors that caused them concern, including anti-social behaviour or environmental reasons.
This can range from poorly paths to public harassment, these are then raised with the us whether or not a crime has been committed.
We will work with partners to address any issues raised.
If there are any public areas where you feel unsafe due to environmental issues e.g. poor street lighting, abandoned buildings, vandalism etc. please report these here - StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk)
Please note 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents.
We are now taking applications for Special Constables
The Special Constabulary is a voluntary body, whose officers form a vital part of the police family, working alongside their regular colleagues to police the communities of Cumbria. Specials perform a variety of police duties to support regular officers with the day-to-day policing of Cumbria.
People become a Special Constable for a variety of reasons. Some people have free time and have a desire to give something back to their community, some people are very happy in their present job but want something totally different in their spare time, some people may have wanted to work in the police but for different reasons they have gone down a different career path. Specials have the same powers as regular officers, wear the same uniform and carry the same equipment as regular officers.
In all these circumstances the Special Constabulary gives you the opportunity to have a second career. This is a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and gain experience in a wide range of policing duties.
For more information on being a Special Constable - click here
Apply here
Join us!
Have you ever thought about being a police officer?
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
Changes will reflect falling demand for front counter provision
Cumbria Constabulary is making changes to its front counter provisions as it seeks to adapt to the changing demands of the public.
The Constabulary has achieved its national uplift target of recruiting an extra 169 police officers. This has enabled the Constabulary to strengthen several areas of the services it provides including the neighbourhood policing model.
Changes are also to be made to the opening hours of the front counters at Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Workington and Whitehaven whilst the front counters at Cockermouth and Windermere, which have been closed since 2020, are to remain closed.
You can find where your nearest front counter is and the opening times by visiting www.cumbria.police.uk/contact/find-a-police-station. Read more here.
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Woman who fabricated evidence of sexual abuse is jailed for perverting the course of justice
A woman from Walney who lied about suffering abuse and fabricated evidence has been jailed for eight and a half years for nine counts of perverting the course of justice.
Eleanor Williams, 22, of Teasdale Road, Walney, was found guilty of eight counts of perverting the course of justice following a trial which concluded in January, having previously admitted one count.
For more information on the case, please click here.
For more reaction from our officers, please click here.
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Officers take part in region-wide rural crime operation
Officers from across Cumbria Police last week joined other forces in the North of England for Operation Checkpoint a region-wide rural crime crackdown.
The largest rural crime operation of its kind in the UK, Operation Checkpoint sees a number of police forces working collaboratively to prevent and tackle rural acquisitive crime, wildlife and poaching offences.
Across Northumbria, Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria, more than 100 vehicles were proactively stopped as part of the dedicated week of action – with police carrying out routine checks on anything that roused suspicion. Read more here.
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