Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “Along with so many Cumbrians, I am deeply sad to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II whom I was privileged to serve as a soldier. “The Queen reigned for 70 years and was admired across the world.… Continue reading Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall congratulates local charity , this year’s winners of the Community Award at The Diverse Cumbria Awards on Saturday at the Halston Hotel, Carlisle. Bee Unique helps to relieve the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition and their families/carers, by organising support and social events across… Continue reading PCC congratulates Bee Unique winners at the Diverse Cumbria Awards
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
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, welcomes funding for a dedicated male Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA), offering critical support for victims of domestic abuse (DA) and sexual violence (SV). The IDSVA role, funded as part of MOJ’s Domestic and Sexual Abuse Community fund, will provide tailored support for male victims… Continue reading PCC welcomes funding for dedicated male IDSVA
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging rural residents to lock up their quad bikes and any other pieces of agricultural equipment as summer ends. Since January 2022, 40 quad bikes and 66 pieces of agricultural equipment have been stolen in Cumbria. Fuel theft has also affected the rural community, with 74 fuel… Continue reading Lock it or lose it this autumn warns Police and Crime Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, has announced a further three years of support and £270,000 funding for the Cumbria Women’s Centres. In the last 12 months, Cumbria Women’s Centres have supported 1,573 women and provided help to 102 females as part of the new Outreach programme in Kendal and the Penrith area. During… Continue reading Women Centre success secures additional three years of PCC funding
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
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has worked with leading online safety organisation, Get Safe Online, to provide residents and businesses in Cumbria with the latest advice on how to bank safely online. Going online – whether via banks’ websites or apps – is the UK’s favourite method of banking, bringing many benefits over in-branch banking,… Continue reading Stay safe while banking online
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) launches his sixth annual report today, highlighting progress made towards the objectives in his new Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024, annual crime figures and a summary of the financial year. Each year the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner produces an annual report to inform the public, partners and… Continue reading Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall launches his sixth Annual Report
As part of the Local Government Reform programme the governance of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) will be transferring to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) from April 2023 following a decision announced this week by the Home Secretary. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall makes it clear that this affects the governance… Continue reading Home Secretary approves transfer of governance for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
