Welcome to July's newsletter

Welcome to this month's newsletter where you can find a snapshot of some of the things our team have been up to in July.

This month we secured an interim anti-social behaviour injunction for a teen in the area known to be causing ASB issues in shops and businesses.

As well as this we launched Operation Enhance after we secured extra funding from the Home Office which will enable to to add extra patrols to 18 areas, including Ulverston, identified by statistical analysis as the county's hotspot areas of anti-social behaviour and serious violence. You can read more about this below.

Inspector Ross Woods
South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team

Operation Vulcan

On 19 July Ulverston & Lakes staff carried out an illegal off-roading operation in conjunction with the Lake District National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission following complaints of illegal off-roaders within the National Park.

Police staff and a drone patrolled the Grizedale Forrest area after visiting known transport vehicle parking locations.

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

Home safety advice

Now we are in the holiday season, it is important to remember to keep your home safe and secure whilst away on holiday.

Useful tips:

1. Ensure all door & windows are securely closed/locked, including sheds& garages
2. Store all valuables out of sight
3. Set burglar alarms
4. Avoid oversharing on social media
5. Ask a trusted neighbour/family member to keep an eye on your property & pick up any post/parcels
6. Remember to cancel any regular deliveries such as newspapers/milk

Stranger Danger at Croftlands Infant School

On 17 July, with the prior permission of the teaching staff, a PCSO entered the playground, not in uniform before school started and tried to engage with the children as part of their stranger danger awareness assembly.

This was in preparation for keeping the children safe during the summer holidays.

Officers will often visit schools and carry out exercises like this as a chance to engage with the children and provide real life scenarios for the children.

Injunction secured against teen involved in anti-social behaviour in Ulverston

A teenager from Ulverston has been handed an interim anti-social behaviour injunction (ASBI) after being involved in crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour in Ulverston.

In response to addressing anti-social behaviour in Ulverston, South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing team identified the teen as being involved in a significant number of incidents relating to crime and disorder in and around the town centre.

The interim injunction was granted by Barrow Youth Court on 12 July and is in place until October 2024.

The injunction is effective immediately and specifies that the teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is prohibited from entering any retail premises in Ulverston without being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The injunction also includes a number of conditions such as not entering a premises which he has been barred, and not insulting harassing or pestering any person in a public place.

More> Injunction secured against teen involved in anti-social behaviour in Ulverston - Cumbria Constabulary

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. 

Independent Advisory Group (IAG) Cumbria Police

Cumbria Constabulary are now recruiting for Independent Advisory Group (IAG) members from all communities that live and work within Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards improving policing and wider service delivery throughout Cumbria.

This is a voluntary role and we welcome applications from all members of communities within Cumbria to contribute to providing, constructive and impartial advice that will enhance our service delivery.

To apply fill out the form here: Apply to join an Independent Advisory Group (IAG) | Cumbria Police

Man charged after incident in Ulverston

A man has been charged with multiple offences following a report of robbery on Market Street in Ulverston on July 26

Nathan Cooper, 26, of no fixed address has been charged with

• Robbery
• Attempt robbery
• Two counts of criminal damage
• Assault on an emergency worker
• Breach of a restraining order
• Possession of a corrosive substance in a public place
• Theft

HMICFRS Inspection Constabulary endorsed for the work they are doing

Responding to the publication of the HMICFRS’ Peel inspection report, Chief Constable, Rob Carden said:

“We welcome HMICFRS’ PEEL inspection report, published today, which shares the findings of an independent, robust scrutiny process by a team of inspectors over the past year.

“The grades are a huge endorsement of what we are doing in Cumbria, and I am delighted that the exceptional efforts of police officers, police staff, volunteers and partners have received such well-deserved recognition.

“The following grades represent a significant improvement on our previous positive inspection.

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