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Cumbria Constabulary increases community beat officers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Overview
Cumbria Constabulary has increased its number of community beat officers from 58 to 84 to address rising concerns over anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and intimidation affecting local businesses and communities across urban and rural areas.
Key points
- The number of community beat officers in Cumbria has risen by nearly 45%, moving from 58 to 84.
- Additional officers are deployed across both urban and rural areas, including Carlisle, Workington, Eden, Kendal, Barrow, Wigton, and Copeland.
- Local businesses, such as a cinema in Workington, have reported significant costs from vandalism and intimidation by groups of youths.
- Police and crime commissioner David Allen has guaranteed a more visible police presence on the streets.
- Authorities have urged residents to report incidents directly through official channels rather than via social media comments.