Performance and Measurement
Cumbria
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Excellent | Improved |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Fair | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Deteriorated |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Excellent | Improved |
Summary
Cumbria is the second largest county in England and one of the most sparsely populated, with under half a million residents. The county is divided into three operational commands which are split into 21 inspector-led local policing teams that provide core services and policing presence.
The force has introduced interim performance conferences for operational commands resulting in a better understanding of performance-related issues and the ability to identify and tackle areas for improvement. Three follow-up visits were made in 2005 by HMIC, which was satisfied that recommendations had been addressed and significant progress made.
The force’s priorities for 2006/07 include developing neighbourhood policing across all communities in the county and delivering the phased implementation of the national IMPACT programme, in order to optimise key police and partner decision making through proactive capture and use of well-managed data, intelligence and other information.
There will also be special focus on three areas that are not effectively covered by the current Statutory Performance Indicator measures. These cover youth disorder, anti-social behaviour and anti-social use of motor vehicles.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Reginald Watson
Authority Website: www.cumbriapoliceauthority.org.uk
Chief Constable: Michael Baxter
Force Website: www.cumbria.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1230
- Police Staff: 723
- Community Support Officers: 17
- Other Staff: 30
- Special Constables: 152
Budget 2005/06: £89.1m
