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Thursday, 27 November 2014
Police recover 130 firearms and ammunition following amnesty
Cumbria Constabulary recovered over a hundred
firearms and ammunition during a county-wide national amnesty.
The amnesty ran from Monday 10th
November to Friday 21st November. The aim of the amnesty was to
provide an opportunity to hand in unwanted or unlawfully held firearms, replica
firearms, air weapons, BB guns, imitation firearms, antique firearms, component parts and other ballistic items.
The surrender period was devised to enable those
who held firearms and ammunition, without a valid certificate, to surrender
those to the police. The amnesty also followed a change to firearm legislation.
The table below details the number of firearms
and ammunition items surrendered:
|
Type
|
Number
of items
|
|
Pistol
|
13
|
|
Shotgun
|
37
|
|
Air Weapon
|
36
|
|
Ammunition
|
11
|
|
Rifle
|
15
|
|
Revolver
|
2
|
|
Other
|
16
|
|
Total
|
130
|
Chief Inspector David Bosson said “We are really pleased with the number of firearms
and ammunition that were handed in to police over the amnesty period. Every
firearm or piece of ammunition that was recovered is one less firearm or
ammunition that could fall into the hands of a person with criminal intentions.
“Many of the firearms and shotguns that were
surrendered may have been correctly licensed but unwanted by their owners. The
amnesty provided an opportunity for them to dispose safely of their items.
“The weapons that have been recovered will now
be examined and a definitive classification will be determined. I’d like to
thank members of the public who took part in the amnesty and by doing so they
have made the county safer.”
Police & Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes
said “I would like to thank people for taking part in
the firearms amnesty. It is important that we all work together to keep Cumbria
as safe as possible.”
For further information on the
changes to firearm licensing laws please visit https://www.gov.uk/firearms-licensing-police-guidance.
For specific enquiries in relation to possession
of firearms and conditions of your licence you can contact the firearms
licensing office on 0330 124 0941.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Thought for the Week
“Once poverty is
gone, we'll need to build museums to display its horrors to future generations.
They'll wonder why poverty continued so long in human society - how a few
people could live in luxury while billions dwelt in misery, deprivation and
despair.”
Muhammad
Yunus, ‘Creating a
World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism’
Friday, 21 November 2014
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Thought for the Week
“The development of
our deep human potential is like polishing a golden nugget to bring out its
shine”
Ricard Mattieu
Friday, 7 November 2014
Police urge illegal firearms owners to surrender items in upcoming amnesty
Cumbria Constabulary are urging those
who are holding firearms and ammunition without the valid certification to
surrender illegally held items in the upcoming amnesty.
The amnesty, which takes place between the 10th
and 21st November, is the first national amnesty in the county since 2004. It
will provide an opportunity to hand in replica firearms, air weapons, BB guns,
imitation firearms, antique firearms, component parts and other ballistic items.
The amnesty also provides an
opportunity to those who want to safely dispose of their firearms and
ammunition as they longer wish to own them.
Chief Inspector David Bosson, said, "This surrender provides an
opportunity to those who possess firearms and ammunition, for which they do not
hold the valid certification, to hand these into police.
"Intelligence is collected on a
regular basis regarding the number of firearms in circulation across the
county. We do this in order to keep the people of Cumbria safe from firearm and
ammunition related crime.
"The intelligence we build allows
us to target those illegally holding firearms and action can subsequently be
taken against these individuals.
"This is your opportunity to hand
in firearms or ammunition, free of prosecution for possession of
unlawfully-held firearms. Following the amnesty this assurance cannot be given
and you could find yourself committing an offence, making you liable for
prosecution, which is what we are seeking to avoid.
"Every firearm that is handed into
police is one less gun that is out in circulation which could fall into the
wrong hands. The potential disastrous consequences of firearms underlines the
need for those who do not hold the valid licensing to hand them into to
police."
The stations where firearms can be
handed in during the two week period are:
North
·
Carlisle
·
Penrith
South
·
Barrow
·
Kendal
·
Ulverston
West
·
Cockermouth
·
Whitehaven
·
Workington
To check on
opening times please visit http://www.cumbria.police.uk/contact-us/police-stations.
Authorised firearms officers will be
available to collect firearms from those who are unable to attend a police
station. For further details in arranging the collection of your firearm or
ammunition please contact police on 101.
For specific enquiries in relation to
possession of firearms and conditions of your licence you can also call the
firearms licensing office on 0330 124 0941.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Thought for the Week
“Learn from
yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to
stop questioning.”
Albert Einstein
Monday, 3 November 2014
National Consumer Week 03/11/2014
Cumbria
is stepping up the fight against doorstep crime following a year in which
Trading Standards Officers responded to more than 200 incidents in the county,
but with the problem vastly under-reported it is believed there could be
thousands of cases across Cumbria each year.
To combat doorstep criminals, drop-in sessions are being held and
information distributed around the county to highlight the message ‘Good
Neighbours Stop Rogue Traders’ as part of National Consumer Week (3-7
November).
Doorstep
criminals often target the most vulnerable members of our communities – the
elderly, people with disabilities and those who live alone - so this
campaign is about preventing doorstep crime by encouraging neighbours, family,
friends and carers to look out for those most at risk.
National
Consumer Week is co-ordinated by the Trading Standards Institute and delivered
in Cumbria by the County Council’s Trading Standards Service and partner
agencies including the Police and Age UK.
Publicity
materials including information cards and posters are being delivered by
neighbourhood policing teams and council and fire service employees when they
are out and about in the communities they serve.
Public drop-in sessions – where people can find out more about rogue traders
and how to protect themselves and their neighbours – are taking place at the
following times and places:
Wednesday
5 November 10am-4pm, Citizens Advice Bureau, Whitehaven
Thursday 6 November 10am-4pm, Carlisle Library
Thursday 6 November 10am-4pm, Nan Tait Centre, Barrow
If
you suspect doorstep crime in your area contact Cumbria Trading Standards via
the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06.
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Police warn public to be aware of cold callers
Cumbria Police are warning
members of the community to be aware of illegitimate cold callers.
Fraudsters are telephoning
people under the pretence of offering free home alarm systems but not
disclosing installation or annual fees, which can be very expensive. Police
have also received reports of cold callers working in the Carlisle area,
visiting people’s properties and offering to repair damaged driveways.
Cumbria Police are advising
everyone to use caution if they receive a cold call. Never give any personal
details over the phone and if unsure- hang up. If someone is at the door ask
for identification, if they are unable to provide- shut the door.
Claire Stevens, Crime
Prevention Officer, said. “People should always be cautious and aware if they
have received a cold call. Not providing any personal details and being
vigilant can help prevent you becoming a victim of fraud.”
Anyone who is concerned about
these scams can contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit their website at
http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Information is also available
on Cumbria Police website at http://www.cumbria.police.uk/advice-and-information/security/frauds--how-to-avoid-and-report-them.
Building work on the new Barrow Police Station reaches the half-way point
The
Police and Crime Commissioner is pleased to announce that the new Barrow Police
Station is nearing the halfway stage and that the building has been commended
by the Home Office.
On
Thursday 25th September, two representatives working on behalf of
the Home Office came to Barrow to visit the building. They were part of the
Home Office team who assisted Cumbria Police from the outset when evaluations
were made for the designs of the new building.
They
were very impressed with the build progress, the quality of the workmanship and
paid praise to the Constabulary for obtaining such a high-quality building for
the price.
Police
and Crime Commissioner, Richard Rhodes said, “I am pleased to announce that the
new Barrow Police Station is nearing the halfway stage. It is turning
into a really impressive building. It
is reassuring that the Home Office have also commended the building.”
Temporary
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said, “We were delighted with the
comments from the Home Office representatives, especially that we are
delivering a magnificent and well-designed building at a cost as competitive as
any other in the country.
“The
new building will provide a modern and efficient base in order to carry out our
daily business of keeping Cumbria and it’s communities safe.”