A new community police officer has been announced in the south Lakes focussing on anti-social behaviour, visibility, and accessibility within the community.
Cumbria Police introduced the newly appointed Community Beat Officer, PC Hamilton alongside updates on neighbourhood policing in the region.
Officers will hit the streets on extra patrols as part of Operation Enhance, which aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and serious violence in the county.
Cumbria Police said: “You’ve asked to see more bobbies on the beat – so we are delivering. These extra patrols mean residents feel safer in their own community and criminals think twice before breaking the law.
“The South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team and Response Officers are regularly out on the streets, talking to residents and businesses to learn more about the local concerns. The more we know, the more we can do to tackle any issues.”
Officers urged the public to continue to call the police on 101, or 999 in an emergency if they are aware of any criminal activity.
Joint patrols have also been introduced as part of Operation Enhance, made possible by £1m of extra funding secured by Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
The joint patrols saw collaboration between Local Community Officer Paul Harris, the Lake District National Park and National Trust Officers, visiting sites across the South Lakes in August.
The aim of the joint patrols was to engage with tourists who were unaware of the ban on wild camping in the Lakes.
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Cumbria Police also issued a reminder on Child Employment legislation, after PCSO Debbie Ross and Child Employment Officer from Westmorland and Furness Council visited shops and businesses in Hawkshead and Ambleside.
“Young people aged between 13–16 require a work permit from the local authority,” said Cumbria Police. “It was apparent that not all employers are aware of this legal requirement.”
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