Specialist Departments
There are 9 non-operational departments based at headquarters. These are:
- Operational Support
- Finance and Resources
- Personnel and Development
- Professional Standards
- Legal Services
- Information Technology and Management
- Strategic Development
- Partnerships
- Programme Management
There are also a number of forcewide operational specialist units within Cumbria Constabulary.
- Roads Policing Unit
The main role of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) is road policing on the motorway network and main roads. The group has 75 officers located at Carlisle, HQ, Workington, Kendal and Ulverston.
They are highly trained in a number of specialized areas including advanced driving techniques, pursuit management, armed response, speed enforcement technology and transport of hazardous goods legislation.
- Collision Investigation Unit (CIU)
The Collision Investigation Unit was formed in 1998. It is responsible for dealing with all road deaths throughout the Constabulary area working in conjunction with officers from the Roads Policing Unit.
- Dog Unit
The dog unit is made up of 18 constables who are handlers for 18 general purpose dogs. Six of these officers also have specialist dogs, such as firearms, drugs and explosive dogs.
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