HMICFRS

Cumbria Constabulary: National child protection inspection

Published 5 June 2026 National Child Protection Inspection 5 recommendations

Covers Cumbria Constabulary (its PEEL reports).

Recommendations 5

Recommendation R1

Status: Open

Addressed to: Cumbria Constabulary

Recommendation (as recorded by this site; wording not checked against the report)
The constabulary needs to make sure that it correctly flags children who are at risk of or are victims of exploitation, and perpetrators who pose a risk to children

Recommendation R2

Status: Open

Addressed to: Cumbria Constabulary

Recommendation (as recorded by this site; wording not checked against the report)
The constabulary should make sure it accurately records children’s demographic information to better understand and respond to risks to children

Recommendation R3

Status: Open

Addressed to: Cumbria Constabulary

Recommendation (as recorded by this site; wording not checked against the report)
The constabulary should make sure it has enough trained officers and staff available to carry out video interviews with children

Recommendation R4

Status: Open

Addressed to: Cumbria Constabulary

Recommendation (as recorded by this site; wording not checked against the report)
The constabulary should make sure it has enough officers who are trained to investigate reports of child abuse, neglect and exploitation

Recommendation R5

Status: Open

Addressed to: Cumbria Constabulary

Recommendation (as recorded by this site; wording not checked against the report)
The constabulary should make sure that it improves investigations where children are exploited online