A new PCSO has joined the Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team.
PCSO Claire Light will be joining the team covering Cleator Moor alongside community beat officers Kai Diesveld and Sarah Pickering-Smith.
PCSO Light attended Whitehaven’s Cultural Fringe Festival on October 26 with PCSO Mark Fishpool who both received positive feedback that the children attending had a lovely time with the PCSOs. She has also been to St James Junior School to conduct talks with children on how to stay safe around Halloween.
Over the next few weeks will be introducing herself to our communities, local business, and partners.
PCSOs support the work of the constabulary by providing a visible presence on the streets. They work closely with the community to provide an approachable uniformed presence with the aim of addressing crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.
Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Dave MacDonald said “PCSO Light has already been out in the community engaging with our communities.
“She joins the wider Neighbourhood Policing Team to understand and tackle issues in the Cleator Moor area such as anti-social behaviour.
“If you see any of our officers out on patrol, please say hi and speak to them about any issues. We also hold meetings within the community.”
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “It’s always incredibly positive to have a new PSCO join the organisation.
“PCSOs are always thought of very highly in local communities and their role is vital to building local relationships, trust and confidence in how we police – especially in some of our outlying towns such as Cleator Moor – whilst helping to reduce anti-social behaviour before it grows into a criminal concern.
“When I was elected, one of my key pledges was, and still is, to ensure more visible and community policing. Neighbourhood Policing Teams, of which PCSOs are a component part are vital to this pledge which is why it is always incredibly positive to see them grow.
“I’m sure PCSO Light will do a fantastic job and I look forward to hearing more about her work in the community.”
