  Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams work tirelessly throughout the year to support the communities they serve by protecting vulnerable people and keeping people safe.
During Neighbourhood Policing Week (22 - 28 Jan) officers from Cumbria’s six Neighbourhood Policing Teams were highlighting the work they do to address issues within our communities and keep people safe.
The week has seen officers conduct warrants, hold police desks and support their local communities following the impact of Storm Isha and Joceyln, with officers joining partner agencies to conduct checks on those identified as vulnerable following the storms.
As a result of the week officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Teams conducted 10 warrants, made 32 arrests and carried out 18 stop searches.
Across the week we also seen some great examples of work from the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
In Workington, officers conducted four warrants with two successful resulting in – a man arrested and charged with possession of class A and B and a man remains under investigation for possession with intent to supply of a controlled drug.
Chief Superintendent Mick Bird, Neighbourhood Policing Lead said “We have invested significantly to ensure our local communities get more visibility from our Neighbourhood Policing Teams.
“We hope this week has highlighted the sometimes unseen work they do to tackle local issues, as well as our proactive approach to preventing them.
“This includes issues such as engaging and enforcing parking at school times to ensure the safety of children, patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots, and proactive action targeting criminality.”
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Mike Johnson, said: “This is only a small snapshot of the fantastic work that our Neighbourhood Policing Teams do year-round to keep us safe in our communities.
“During the week, I was able to go out with Officers in Cockermouth on a day of action to target local concerns around driving and drugs and meet with Barrow Town Centre’s Community Beat Officer to hear more about how he is tackling anti-social behaviour.
“Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams do a brilliant job and I know that they will continue to do so in the future
“However, keeping our county safe is a community effort and the Police need information and intelligence from the public to help them do their job. I would urge the public to continue to report any criminality or suspicious behaviour to the Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
“Together, we can make Cumbria an even safer place to live.”
Criminal Behaviour Orders
The Workington Neighbourhood policing team over the last year have secured a number of criminal behaviour orders to disrupt criminal behaviour in Workington and the surrounding areas.
Criminal Behaviours Orders (CBOs) are issued in conjunction with a sentence and are prohibitions to stop criminal and anti-social behaviour. The order will either prohibit the offender from doing anything, or require them to do anything, as described in the order.
Problem Solving PC Law, from Workington Neighbourhood Policing Team said “Criminal Behaviour Orders are a useful tool to place restrictions on individuals to prevent further criminality.
“We work with our partners to provide evidence to the courts to grant the orders which help protect business owners and local residents from individuals persistent criminal behaviours.”
 Melissa Ridley, 38. Officers secured a five year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in June 2023. For more information on his conditions click here - https://orlo.uk/pag42
Nicola Moore, 40. Officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which remains in place until 2026.
The conditions of her order are to not enter a premises under the Workington and Whitehaven shopwatch scheme or enter a specified area of Workington Town Centre. She must also not enter Heron Foods in Maryport.
Louise Barber, 27. Officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which remains in place until 2025.
The conditions of her order prohibits her from entering any property or premises that are members of the Workington Shopwatch scheme except for the Library which is excluded
Samuel Wallace, 33. Officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which remains in place until 2025.
The conditions of his order prohibited from entering any shop on the Workington shop watch scheme or entering any Tesco or McColls in Cumbria
Louise Bowman, 35. Officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which remains in place until 2026.
The conditions of her order prohibits her from entering a property or premises that are members of the Workington Schemelink or who display the Schemelink sign at any time.
In May 2023, officers also secured a Civil Injunction against Brett Dempster, 42. The injunction is in place indefinitely and prevents him engaging in certain conduct at an address on Station Road, Workington. He also has a Criminal behaviour order in place until July 2024. For more information on his conditions click here - https://orlo.uk/WwM4I
PC Law continued “Breaching the order is a criminal offence, which can lead to a prison sentence.
“I would encourage anyone who witnesses the terms of such a court order being breached to contact us.
“The punishment for breaking the terms of a CBO can be up to five years in prison.”
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School visit
PCSO Luke King visited Northside Primary School on 26 January as part of the "People Who Help Us" session for Class 1 Pupils.
PCSO King gave them a look around a marked police vehicle and answered plenty of questions.
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Partnership working
On 24 January, PCSOs Rachel Pape & Gemma Robinson were joined by Diane Holliday from Castles & Coasts Housing for a joint walkabout in the area of St Michaels Ward, Workington.
We then attended the area of St Michaels School as the pupils left for home. This was in relation to reports received, that road users have been ignoring the zebra crossing and speeding in the area.
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Community payback
As part of Neighbourhood Policing Week on 28 January we were out in the afternoon conducting community pay back work with a young person who had been causing issues for businesses in the area over the past week.
They spent their afternoon litter picking and tidying up the town.
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Bye for now, PCSO King joining force as a Police Officer
On 26 January, we said goodbye to PCSO Luke King as he joins the force as a Police Officer.
Although Luke remains in the force, we would like you to join us in thanking him for his time within our Neighbourhood Policing Team over the last 12 months.
His hard work over the last year was recognised when he was awarded the Police Community Support Officers of the Year 2023 for his outstanding contribution to Neighbourhood Policing and has received high praise from councillors, MPs and the Chief Constable for his work.
Luke excelled in his role as a PCSO working closely with partners to tackle crime and ASB on his patch in Workington North and has made a really difference within the community.
Luke’s partnership working with Castles and Coasts housing resulted in successfully obtaining a two years selective letting policy for Northside, which is a first ever for local focus hubs.
We wish you all the best PC Luke King!
Dispersal Order
On Saturday 10 February, a dispersal order was authorised for Workington town centre from 8pm following reports of young people committing crime and anti-social behaviour.
The dispersal order was in place until 11:59pm that evening
One young person has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.
Officers dispersed young people from the town centre, however one young person was been arrested for failing to comply with the dispersal notice issued to them.
We would encourage parents and carers to speak to young people about the impact of their behaviour, ask them where they are and what they are doing.
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Officers would like to ask parents and guardians to speak to the children and the young people in your care regarding the potential impact their behaviour could have on other people.
Please ask your young people to please be respectful and to abide by the law. There are consequences, including the potential of a criminal record, if offences are committed.
Please report any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour to us.
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.
Workington Skills Fair
On Thursday 8 February, we attended Workington Skills Fair to engage with members of the community and talk about the role of a Police Officer.
All current vacancies - including police staff vacancies - and entry routes are available to view on our website - https://orlo.uk/VAXCy
Arrests made following failed drug wipes
On 9 February, we were out in the Workington South area during the evening.
One man arrested under Section 5a of the Road Traffic Act for failing a drug wipe for Cannabis.
Following on from this, another man was arrested for Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act after being stopped on his vehicle and failing a drug wipe for Cannabis, he was also reported for Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance and Possession of a Class B substance after a positive stop search, his vehicle was also seized.
On Sunday 11 February, we arrested a man on Salterbeck Road, Workington for Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act, after failing a drug wipe for Cocaine.
Street Safe survey delivered
PCSO Gemma Robinson has delivered StreetSafe forms on Sarsfield Road, Workington today as a preventative measure against crime.
Street Safe surveys are an opportunity for you to raise any concerns or observations you have that impacting your area for our team to look into. If you have received one of these surveys, please let us know your thoughts by completing the form and sending it back in the accompanying return envelope.
We wish to remind members of the public if they do not feel confident to report ASB issues via the online reporting form or directly to Police, you can also call independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Community payback
More young people caught committing offences helping clean up their local communities.
PCSO Luke King and PC Sarah Parkinson have been in the area of Seaton, on the evening of 17 January conducting a community resolution with a young person responsible for anti-social behaviour at a nearby property. Roads cleared and a lesson learned
On Tuesday 6 February we were also at The line in Seaton to clear up the are with young people.
If you see something suspicious or any anti-social behaviour, always report it.
Our aim is not to criminalise young people but to show them that there are consequences to their actions and to make local communities safer and cleaner for everyone to live in.
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Anti-social behaviour patrols
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On 31 January, we were out on out on patrol in the area of Workington town centre.
Areas patrolled included Shaw Street, Stanley Street, Albert Street and Harrington Road.
This was following recent reports of young people behaving in an anti social manner in these areas.
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On 21 January, we were out on foot patrol in the area of Workington town centre.
The areas of Stanley Street, Princess Street and Derwent Howe Industrial Estate were included in patrols due to recent reports of anti-social behaviour in these areas.
During patrols four It’s Your Choice forms were submitted for young people found behaving in an anti-social manner and four stop searches were conducted.
On 16 January, PCSO 5421 was in the area of Seaton during the evening to provide support to victim's of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and engage with residents.
A cold evening, but pleased to say no reports of ASB in the area.
Victoria Junior School Mini Police
PCSO Rachel Pape met with Victoria Junior School Mini Police on 31 January.
The Mini Police have come up with some great ideas that they can do in the community. They have an exciting few months coming up with these projects and activities.
Road safety posters displayed by Beckstone Mini Police
On 18 January, PCSO Gemma Robinson and Beckstone Mini Police have been out around Church Road and Main Road in Workington displaying the children's brilliant posters on road safety and speaking to member's of the public about their parking.
Mini police students also got to try out the police van's cage
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Speed checks
On 30 January, we were out in the Moorclose Road and Salterbeck Road areas following complaints of speeding.
Numerous drivers were stopped and spoken to about their speed.
Please be careful to observe the speed limit when using the road.
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StreetSafe is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without giving us your name.
This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.
Report an issue here: StreetSafe | Cumbria Police
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