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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner confirms appointment of Chief Fire Officer

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, confirms appointment of Rick Ogden as the next Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS). Mr. Ogden is the current Assistant Chief Fire Officer for CFRS was chosen as the preferred candidate by PFCC Peter McCall following interviews on the 13 June. In… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner confirms appointment of Chief Fire Officer

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has appointed Rob Carden as the next Chief Constable for Cumbria Constabulary. The PFCC had selected Rob Carden, the current Deputy Chief Constable in Cumbria, as his preferred candidate following interviews on the 12 June. In line with the statutory guidelines, the Police, Fire and Crime… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing

Protect your property, urges Police, Fire and Commissioner

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is urging rural residents to lock up their quad bikes and any other pieces of agricultural equipment as we head towards summer. Since January 2023, 18 quad bikes have been stolen in Cumbria. Livestock are also at risk of theft, with 117 sheep being stolen so… Continue reading Protect your property, urges Police, Fire and Commissioner

Positive work conducted to tackle burglary offences in Cumbria

Cumbria Constabulary remains fully behind a national commitment by police chiefs to attend all home burglaries. In Cumbria, every burglary where someone’s home is entered is investigated by a detective, meaning the offences become the focus of specialist investigative skills from the outset. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Stalker said: “We recognise that being burgled, especially… Continue reading Positive work conducted to tackle burglary offences in Cumbria

PCC’s Property Fund supporting local projects

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

People deceived by holiday fraud lose £1,400 on average

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

PCC Urges People Not to Suffer in Silence this Christmas

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall urges people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to come forward as specialist support services are available and can be accessed directly, as well as through the Police, over the Christmas period. PCC, Peter McCall comments: “Domestic abuse is a horrendous crime and it is a sad fact, that… Continue reading PCC Urges People Not to Suffer in Silence this Christmas

Commissioner asks the public their view on budget proposals

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is responsible for setting the policing element of council tax each year, and today opens the council tax precept consultation, asking for public feedback on a choice of budget proposals for Cumbria Constabulary 2023-2024. Each year, Cumbria Constabulary is part funded by government grants and the rest is… Continue reading Commissioner asks the public their view on budget proposals

PCC discusses Police efforts to tackle rural crime at accountability conference

Cumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, was briefed today on the approach operations Cumbria Constabulary are undertaking to combat rural crime. Rural crime is one of the key policing priorities for Cumbria Constabulary as set by the Police and Crime Plan. To tackle rural crime, Cumbria Police work with other forces to target criminals during… Continue reading PCC discusses Police efforts to tackle rural crime at accountability conference

Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign

Cumbria Police launched its Christmas and New Year drink and drug drive campaign at the weekend aimed at highlighting the consequences of being under the influence of drink or drugs behind the wheel. If you are stopped by police and found to be over the limit for drink or drugs, you could lose your license,… Continue reading Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign

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