Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen met with local residents of Penrith and the surrounding area last week, to listen to their views and concerns on Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, met with South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector, Ross Woods, to hear more about the preparations and potential challenges ahead of Appleby Fair.

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen received an update on the end of year performance of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service at his CFRS Public Accountability Conference on 14 May 2025.

Commissioner David Allen and Cumbria’s Rural Crime Team visited Penrith Auction Mart ahead of the machinery sale taking place on Friday 17 May to encourage farmers to protect their property from criminals.

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.