Welcome to July's newsletter
In July we took part in Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week which ran from 3rd-9th July 2023.
During the week our local officers were out and about on proactive patrols in hotspot areas, targeting actively known suspects, taking part in community speed watch initiatives and more.
Anti-social behaviour is not a victimless crime.
It can have a significant impact on communities here which is why tackling this behaviour is a priority for officers all year round.
I would urge anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour, or anyone who has any information around ongoing issues to contact police so that appropriate action can be taken
Grant Kelso
South Lakes NPT Inspector
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Community Speed Watch in Ulverston & Low Furness
This month we have been working with the Community Speed Watch volunteers in the Low Furness area – this photo was taken on the one dry and sunny day in July!
In recent sessions we have decided to document the number of vehicles passing the speed watch point as well as those exceeding the speed limit.
This has helped us to better understand the number of vehicles failing to adhere to the speed limit.
For example – the session held in Scales on Thursday the 13th of July between 4:30pm - 5:30pm recorded 90 vehicles passing through with 10 of those exceeding the speed limit.
Advisory letters are sent to first time offenders.
This work is in response to community concerns regarding speeding, empowering local residents who wish to be proactive. We support these residents by training them in the use of the laser and attend speed sessions with them to be a visible presence within the community.
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ASB in Ulverston & Low Furness
There are ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour throughout Ulverston and to a lesser degree Low Furness villages. Regular patrols continue especially around the Ulverston Parks .
Low Furness School captured offenders on their CCTV system. The offenders were identified from the footage and those involved in the behaviour were visited at home, their parents informed and all those involved were banned from the school premises. The school permits local children/teens to use the playground facilities out of hours – it is a shame a small minority chose to spoil this .
The problem of children knocking on doors and running away continues to persist. This is especially concerning when elderly residents are targeted. Again, those involved in an incident on Croftlands Estate have been identified and visited at home in the presence of their parents.
We would like to remind all parents to know where their children are and who they are with - especially over the summer holidays - and please be supportive when the police call to your address and explain what your child has been engaged in.
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Careers Day at Oversands School
A morning spend with several other agencies talking to pupils at Oversands school about a careers which involve driving.
The children had a good time interacting with us and asking lots of questions.
The red lorry was a big hit!
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Wildlife Crime Officer
PCSO Harris was invited to give a talk to the Women's Institute at Greenodd Village Hall, covering a variety of subjects from scams to the work of a Wildlife Crime Officer.
The talk was well received and and lots of questions were asked.
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Cold Calling
Once again there have been issues with door step Cold Callers in the Ulverston and Low Furness areas.
This has included the selling of household products and offering garden/home maintenance services.
Aggressive or intimidating sales techniques are unacceptable and should be reported to Cumbria Police via 101 or to Trading Standards/Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1144.
Please be mindful of elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may be more susceptible to this type of incident.
If you are requiring work to be carried out at home, consider using local businesses and seek a personal recommendation from a trusted source.
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What would you like to see on our social media?
We are taking part in a national survey to help us better understand what our local communities want to see on our social media accounts.
As a member of the community, your opinions and preferences really matter to us.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media has become a vital tool for us to engage with our communities. We want to know what content is important to you and what channels you use to receive news and updates.
Tell us what you like, what you don't, what you want to see more or less of.
It's all anonymous and your responses will help shape our social media going forward.
Take the survey here: www.policeuksurvey.com/socialmedia2023
The Street Safe online tool is a free national service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you feel or have felt unsafe. This can be because of environmental issues such as lack of street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism, or because of behaviours such a being followed or verbally abused.
While the tool can be used by anyone, it is an important part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls in Cumbria allows us to better understand the specific areas where they do not feel safe.
Local community policing teams monitor the Street Safe data to identify any hotspot areas. They then work with partners to address the concerns reported.
Access the Street Safe tool online via any device: StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk)
Street Safe is not a tool to report crime. Please report any crime by calling 101 or report online at: www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it . Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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
Digital investigation requirements for frontline officers explored at Police Digital Academy conference
A conference has been held to explore how frontline police officers can be further supported in their role to keep people safe and investigate crime by enhancing digital investigation skills.
The conference held by the Police Digital Academy in Liverpool on 27 July saw over 120 people attend representing police forces across the North West region, academic organisations, support agencies, College of Policing and the Police Digital Service (PDS).
Read more>>
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Officers on their bike across Cumbria
Cumbria Police rolled out their neighbourhood police cycles, as part of Antisocial Behaviour Week.
You are likely to see more of your local officers on bikes from now on including Community Beat Officers, Police Community Support Officers and Special Constables.
The bikes will be deployed from all six of our Neighbourhood Policing areas across the county.
Read more>>
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