Police urge people to step up security this spring and summer - to stop burglars targeting home
Police in Cumbria are urging residents to close any window of opportunity to burglars - by being security conscious this spring and summer.
Criminals can sometimes exploit warmer weather by looking for open windows to reach into or trying unlocked doors, knowing people may be relaxing or working in the garden.
Officers are keen for people to follow simple tips to stop thieves in their tracks and make sure everyone enjoys the next few months with the peace of mind their property is safe. Read more here.
Pair given indefinite restraining orders following blackmail
Two people have been given indefinite restraining orders at Carlisle Crown Court today (May 14) after blackmailing a man and woman.
Geoffrey Dicker, 41, of Harold Street, Carlisle and Lisa Smith, 44, of Thornby, Wigton were given the orders following a police investigation. Read more here.
Right Care, Right Person adoption in Cumbria
Cumbria Constabulary is adopting a new operating model which will ensure that those in need of specialist support receive the help they need from the agency best placed to provide that support.
Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) is about ensuring that people in need of specialist help receive that help from the right organisation - whether that is the police or a partner agency. Read more here.
Cumbria Constabulary adopt the Forcer Protocol
Cumbria Constabulary is pleased to announce that the force is adopting a ground-breaking initiative which aims to prevent missing veterans coming to harm.
The Forcer Protocol is a tool used by the police to ensure key information is available to them when they are searching for service veterans who are lost or have gone missing when they return home.
The protocol gives police access to veterans' details such as any key vulnerabilities or any known-risk factors, and where they have been found if they went missing before. Read more here.
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