We see one of our most important roles as ensuring that you receive a police service that is fair, ethical and respects your rights. We therefore monitor the Constabulary’s use of powers such as stop and search, its compliance with the Human Rights Act and other legal duties, such as providing equal opportunities. Another area we are keen to scrutinise is how the police force in Cumbria is meeting its commitments to the public in the Policing Pledge. This pledge sets out what service you can expect from your police force.
This section tells you more about what you can expect from the Constabulary and how we check that your rights are being upheld.