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Welcome to October's newsletter
Have a read of the below to find out what our NPT have been up to this month.
Operation Enhance continues and you will have seen from our social media that we continue to patrol hotspot areas, which include Barrow Island, Hindpool, Salthouse and Barrow town centre.
Finally, just a timely reminder ahead of Bonfire night - please make sure to look out for those around you who may be affected by fireworks.
We would always recommend you attend organised firework displays.
However, if you're having your own, please safety advice here - Firework safety - RoSPA
Inspector Damien Mottram
Barrow NPT
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Speeding on Walney
Speeding on Walney & Barrow Island was highlighted by local residents as their most pressing community concern in the recent quarterly survey.
On 27 October, local NPT officers conducted speed checks along Carr Lane, Ocean Road & The Promenade.
Numerous drivers were spoken to and warned, we will reattend these locations and others in the area highlighted, and further enforcement activity will be taken.
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Barrow warrant
Officers in Barrow NPT carried out a warrant on Longway in Barrow on 18 October.
Officers searched the property and seized a quantity of drugs.
A 24-year-old man was arrested for possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.
An investigation is ongoing.
The warrant was carried out as part of the ‘clear’ phase of the Clear Hold Build initiative which sees police and partners working together to target criminals and rejuvenate the area.
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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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Operation Leopard
An operation to tackle anti-social and dangerous use of off-road bikes has begun in the Barrow and Furness area.
Led by the Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), targeted activity has been carried out in response to the growing concerns, and frequent reports, of off-road bikes being ridden dangerously, illegally, and putting the public and law-abiding motorists at risk. Additionally, Operation Leopard will also target those who ride these bikes off the road in public spaces, causing criminal damage and spoiling the environment for those going about their leisure activities.
Beginning in late September, NPT officers, alongside colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU), carried out intelligence-led hotspot patrols in both marked and unmarked patrol vehicles. Our highly trained RPU Officers were able to use their significant resources to apprehend riders and seize their bikes.
The next phase of Operation Leopard used our Police Drone as the eye-in-the-sky to find and follow riders, with our Police Officers on the ground then directed to the offenders where once again they and their bikes were dealt with.
The operation will be continuing on a regular basis and we will be using the same resources to target these bikes, and in particular in the Autumn and Winter months where the darker, colder and wetter conditions will increase the danger to everyone, including the riders.
We are pleased to report that in the first few weeks of Operation Leopard, we have taken nine mechanically propelled bikes off the road that been used illegally and dangerously. Additionally, three riders have been reported for offences around licences and no insurance.
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...more on Operation Leopard
On 23 October, Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team and our Road Policing Unit colleagues were once again out and about part as Operation Leopard to continue to target the illegal use of off-road bikes.
We would like to thank the public for the positive support and feedback in tackling this issue, and for raising to us that Barrow Park remained a hotspot for the dangerous riding of these bikes.
A combination of high visibility and covert foot patrols were deployed to the park, with our Road Policing Unit Officers also on hand should there be bikes being ridden irresponsibility.
Families and children in the park enjoying the beautiful Autumnal evening, and The Leisure Centre staff, were extremely welcoming of the patrols, and Operation Leopard will be showing its spots throughout 2024, as we continue to reduce the anti-social behaviour and risk caused to the public, by the minority
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Upcoming community
police events 🚓
📌Holiday Inn, Market St
📆 7 November
⏰ 10am- 1:30pm
📌 Cavendish Dock Park
📆 13 November
⏰ 1pm - 2:30pm
📌 Ramsey Park Supported Living Accommodation
📆 22 November
⏰ 10am 0 1:30pm
For more information, please visit our website and enter your postcode in the Your Area section.
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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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Have you ever thought about being a police officer, special constable, PCSO or staff member?
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.
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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
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Hundreds of drink and drug drivers arrested in first year of Cumbria's new Roads Policing Unit (RPU)
Officers with Cumbria Police's Roads Policing Unit have arrested more than 270 drivers on suspicion of drink or drug driving over the first 12-months since the RPU's launch in October 2023.
As well as 273 drink and drug driver arrests - from 378 total RPU arrests - the officers have issued more than 1,000 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs), investigated 449 road traffic collisions and attended more than 3,000 Grade One (immediate urgency) emergency incidents.
>Read more
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Arrests made and businesses visited during Safer Business Action Week
Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the county took part in Safer Business Action Week (SaBa Week) on 14-19 October which saw officers and PCSOs working with local retailers to promote crime prevention initiatives, conduct high-visibility patrols and target known offenders.
>Read more
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Please report any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour to us, to help us keep Cumbria safe.
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.
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