I am very pleased to update you that South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team are well underway with the recruitment of more Community Beat Officers with PC Simon Eyres starting last month and the recruitment process still ongoing for more.
In the next newsletters the new community beat officers will be introducing themselves and you will see them soon when they are on patrol in their areas, so please say hello or give them a wave!
One extremely important topic that I get asked about a lot is online safety for children. With the speed at which technology develops it can be a challenge for everyone to keep up with every latest development, new app or new trend.
If you have felt a little at a loss with how to keep up to speed then do not worry as help is available and accessing the correct guidance doesn't take long. For parents and guardians there are lots of resources available to help you keep children tech safe. That includes are gaming platforms or communicating with their friends on phones and other devices.
A really useful place to look for help and support is the CEOP Safety Centre
The CEOP Safety Centre provides useful guidance for parents and guardians if you are worried about the possibility of online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with someone online.
There is a specific section dedicated to the most common things concerning parents: Parents and carers | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)
There is even a section which gives some advice as to how to ask what may be difficult questions: #AskTheAwkward - help to talk with your children about online relationships (thinkuknow.co.uk
It is extremely important that any concerns are reported directly to us via our website or by calling 101 to speak with an officer.
Many thanks Grant Kelso South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector
Sheep Worrying Incident - Birkrigg Common Ulverston
An incident of sheep worrying was reported to us on 11 May 2023 in the area of Birkrigg Common, Ulverston.
Patrols attended and the community team in Ulverston were been made aware.
Please be responsible - do not be abusive if asked to keep your dog under control.
Help us stop livestock worrying , keep your dog on a lead near sheep.
The stress of being chased by a dog can kill livestock.
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Cold calling in Swarthmoor - You said, we did
There have been some reports of aggressive 'cold calling' in the Moorgarth area of Swarthmoor which left some residents feeling vulnerable and anxious.
A letter drop and house to house enquiries were carried out to reassure residents.
Home safety advice was offered and new 'No cold calling' stickers and street signs were provided and replaced to remind residents and potential cold callers the area is covered by a No Cold Calling Zone.
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Speeding Complaints
In May we made use of the community laser at Swarthmoor (Main Road near the junction of Trinkeld Avenue) in response to concerns about speeding vehicles, especially around school run times.
Community Speed Watch continues in the areas of Scales & Gleaston with volunteers and the local PCSO.
Advisory/warning letters have been sent out to those motorists failing to adhere to the speed limit.
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Speed watch scarecrow
Rural patrols were carried out on the afternoon of 27 May. The attached picture shows a magnificent scarecrow Speed Watch Laser Operator at the Scarecrow Event at Scales, near Ulverston!
Great effort!
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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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