Cumbria Police will launch a new initiative on Wednesday which will see officers at a set location each week offering local people advice and information.
In each Neighbourhood Policing Team area in Cumbria a location in the community has been chosen, from supermarkets to community centres, where one day a week a police officer or police community support officer will be available to speak to local people.
Police are encouraging people to come visit a Police Desk to:
· Tell us of a crime or road traffic collision
· Arrange to make a statement
· Get some crime prevention advice
· Get some personal safety advice
· Find out more about your local policing team
· Find out details of partner organisations that could help you
· Let us know what you think of policing in your area and what concerns you
DCC Jeremy Graham, from Cumbria Constabulary said:
"I think these Police Desks will be a brilliant way of engaging with local people as they go about their daily lives. People often don't have time to pop into a police station to ask a simple question, or are not aware of some simple steps they can take to help prevent themselves becoming a victim of crime.
"Having a Police Desk in the same location at the same time will allow people to become familiar with local officers, and rely on them as a regular point of contact."
Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Richard Rhodes said:
“I am delighted to see the launch of this initiative. One of the issued raised with me most frequently when I meet people is that they want to see more visible policing in their communities, and this will go some way to addressing this need. I would urge people to make full use of the facility in their area.”
To find out where your local Police Desk will be and when please visit: www.cumbria.police.uk/policedesks
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