Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is inviting organisations to apply for up to £2,500 from the Property Fund, to help support projects that engage in community initiatives and interventions to reduce crime. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner receive funds from the Police (Property) Act 1997 and the Powers of… Continue reading PCC’s Property Fund supporting local projects
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is urging the public to protect themselves from online holiday scams as new research revealed an increase in fraud. Recent findings from Get Safe Online and Airbnb shows how the cost-of-living crisis is creating conditions for fraudsters to thrive. Their research suggests that 71% of people living… Continue reading People deceived by holiday fraud lose £1,400 on average
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes the latest 35 police cadets to the Constabulary’s volunteer family at their attestation evening, in the Roundthorn Hotel on Tuesday evening, 15 November. The Volunteer Police Cadet scheme gives young people an opportunity to be part of the nationally recognised police uniformed youth group. The programme develops leadership, communication… Continue reading PCC welcomes the latest volunteer police cadets
Online safety organisation, Get Safe Online are attending the Westmorland Show 2022 to provide invaluable internet protection tips to show-goers and their families. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, continues to fund Get Safe Online to attend and implement various events, as well as undertaking online safety presentations around the county to raise awareness… Continue reading Get Safe Online to attend the Westmorland Show
After just five months, County Lines Informed Cumbria (1CLIC) a two-year pilot programme aimed at targeting county lines in Barrow, is already making a difference. The programme identifies vulnerable people who are most at risk of being approached by drug gangs, supports them to move away from potential criminal behaviour and make positive life… Continue reading Project to help tackle drugs trafficking in Barrow a success
The Constabulary’s first ever cohort of officers who joined the force by the Degree Holder Entry Programme, have graduated from their combined studies and operational policing work. Earlier today (27 July), the force’s Chief Constable, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner and UCLan’s lead for the Policing Education Qualifications Framework joined the 15 officers and their… Continue reading Officers graduate from Degree Holder Entry Programme
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging the public to recognise the signs of modern slavery and report anything that seems suspicious. Modern slavery is the exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain. Modern slaves are often brought into the country under the promise of a better life but are exploited… Continue reading Cumbria PCC urges the public to report signs of modern slavery
As the four-day weekend approaches, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Peter McCall urges everyone to follow some basic security steps to ensure their valuables are safe before heading out and about during the Easter break. Peter McCall comments: “The Easter holidays are a chance to visit friends, family, arrange day trips away or holidays abroad.… Continue reading PCC encourages everyone to keep safe over the Easter weekend
This week, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is celebrating National Apprenticeship week and the first recruit to be taken on in the PCC office, is Bronwyn Musgrave who is doing an Apprenticeship in Business and Administration Level 3 course at Carlisle College. National Apprenticeship week shines a light on the positive impact apprentices can make… Continue reading Commissioners Office Supports Apprenticeship Scheme
