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Officers graduate from Degree Holder Entry Programme

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

Commissioner secures £760,000 to tackle anti-social behaviour

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, secured £760,108 of funding from the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund to help reduce anti-social behaviour. Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness will both benefit from the funding subsequently receiving £354,638 and £405,470. The aim of both bids is to reduce ASB around the city and town as well as… Continue reading Commissioner secures £760,000 to tackle anti-social behaviour

PCC welcomes additional funding of £783,084 for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall welcomes an additional three-year funding boost of £261,028 per year, £783,084 overall, from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), for victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence in Cumbria. This funding has been awarded to several organisations across the county who provide tailored support to female and/or male victims… Continue reading PCC welcomes additional funding of £783,084 for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

PCC Supports Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is highlighting funds available through Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust, who award small grants to victims in urgent need, distress or sickness as a result of crime. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500, on behalf of victims that need help to cope with the impact of… Continue reading PCC Supports Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust

PCC welcomes website security check initiative

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is welcoming a new initiative that will allow the public to check if a website is safe before they access it. The new feature is hosted by Get Safe Online, a cyber-security organisation the PCC commissions in Cumbria. Get Safe Online has partnered with Cifas, the UK’s leading… Continue reading PCC welcomes website security check initiative

Cumbria PCC urges the public to report signs of modern slavery

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

Commissioner Thanks Community Volunteers at Pride of Cumbria Awards

Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is supporting the Pride of Cumbria Awards, celebrating our local heroes across the county on Thursday, 23 June at Whitehaven Golf Club. Talking about the event, Peter McCall comments: “I am pleased to be supporting the Pride of Cumbria awards, in particular the Community Group category. We have a… Continue reading Commissioner Thanks Community Volunteers at Pride of Cumbria Awards

Police issue dangers of not wearing your seatbelt

Police are advising drivers to not only ensure they are wearing their seatbelts, but they are also wearing them correctly. The message come as Cumbria police support the national NPCC seatbelt campaign with a week of action beginning on 13th June. It is a requirement by law to wear your seatbelt or you could be… Continue reading Police issue dangers of not wearing your seatbelt

PCC urges drivers to stick to the speed limit

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging the public to follow the speed limit and drive to the road conditions. Between 1 January 2022 and 22 April 2022, 7602 drivers have been caught speeding by Cumbria Police. In the same time period in 2021, the number of drivers caught speeding was 6028. Cumbria’s… Continue reading PCC urges drivers to stick to the speed limit

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