Commissioner David Allen went out on patrol with Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector, Andrew Leather, and Police Community Support Officer, Ryley McDowall, to learn more about the local crime concerns and what the Police are doing to tackle these issues.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, joined the Animal Welfare Scheme visitors on Friday 9 May at the Police HQ Dog Unit, to see how the schemes successfully checks on Cumbria Police dog’s welfare.

Since taking up the role in May 2024, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen has made significant progress in delivering on his commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing, improve services for victims, and ensure that local priorities are at the heart of Policing and Fire Service decisions.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, and Community Beat Officer (CBO), PC Jill Robertson, met with local residents of Workington and the surrounding area last week, to listen to their views and concerns on Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.

Cumbria Constabulary hosted partner organisations on Friday 2 May to raise awareness around Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the work being done to tackle crimes that disproportionally affect women.

Commissioner David Allen congratulated Chief Constable, Rob Carden, after being named as the preferred candidate for Merseyside’s new Chief Constable. The announcement was made on Tuesday 29 April 2025 by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell.

Commissioner David Allen and Community Beat Officer, PC Emma Fearon, met with local residents of Keswick and the surrounding area this week, to listen to their views and concerns on Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.

David Allen, visited Millom on Thursday 3 April 2025 to patrol with Police, meet with local people to discuss concerns and witness first-hand the benefits his Community Fund is making locally.