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Car parks and vape shops: Cumbrian police report on busy first month of summer
As part of the ongoing Safer Streets Summer Campaign, Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have had a proactive and busy first month working alongside partners to help keep our communities safe.
The initiative brings together local agencies in a joint effort to enhance safety and reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) in town centres during the summer months.
Over the first month of the campaign the team, alongside their partners have:
Conducted test purchases of vapes with support from our Police Cadets. This method helps assess whether licensed retailers are complying with age restriction laws. We are pleased to report all premises visited asked the children for IDs.
Dispersed several vehicles from car parks in Penrith where ASB linked to vehicles has been a recurring issue.
Held a youth engagement event on 25 July at Castle Park, Penrith, in collaboration with Cumbria Fire and Rescue. The event focused on youth ASB and included important fire and water safety advice.
Hosted dedicated police desks at Penrith Library at scheduled times, offering residents the chance to speak directly with their local PCSO or officer about any concerns.
Carried out Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) enforcement patrols in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council to address issues in public areas.
Sergeant Maddi Bennet, Eden NPT, said: 'The summer period is one of the busiest times of the year for our officers and staff.
'Being so close to the Lakes, we see a significant increase in visitors attending events and enjoying all that Cumbria has to offer.
'We're committed to delivering visible and effective neighbourhood policing to prevent crime and ASB.
'Over the coming weeks, we'll continue this work to help keep people safe.'
