Barrow will now benefit from three new Community Beat Officers who have joined the wider Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).

All three officers officially started their roles on March 18 and will begin working within their neighbourhoods, getting to know the residents and business owners, over the next few weeks.

PC Chloe Dixon will dedicate her time to Dalton and Askam, PC Rheannon Hackett will cover the Hindpool and town centre areas, and PC Greg Rogerson will serve Roose, Salthouse and Newbarns.

PC Dixon said: "As part of my new role, my key priorities will be to build a good relationship with the local community and reduce crime, in particular anti-social behaviour and drug supply.

“I am looking forward to dedicating my time to the Dalton and Askam communities and providing a regular, visible police presence there.”

The Mail: PC Dixon will be working across Dalton and AskamPC Dixon will be working across Dalton and Askam (Image: Cumbria Police)

PC Hackett has been a police officer for six years and is a Barrow local herself.

“I have always loved working in my hometown because I am passionate about it and the people in it," she explained.

“I am looking forward to working in the heart Barrow and using the knowledge and experience I have gained whilst working as a response officer to work with the local community and business owners.

“I know how hard people and small businesses work to improve Barrow and I can’t wait to be a part of that community.”

The Mail: PC Hackett grew up in Barrow and is now serving her hometownPC Hackett grew up in Barrow and is now serving her hometown (Image: Cumbria Police)

PC Rogerson has worked with Cumbria Police for six years and, having been raised in Barrow, he described how that has allowed him to see 'what a strong community can achieve'.

He added: “I look forward to becoming part of the community and helping people where I can."

The Mail: PC Rogerson will be using his six years of experience to focus on BarrowPC Rogerson will be using his six years of experience to focus on Barrow (Image: Cumbria Police)

Inspector Damien Mottram, of Barrow NPT, said that he was looking forward to seeing the officers establishing themselves in their communities.

“As part of their roles, these officers will be able to provide a visible, reassuring police presence in their areas, deterring crime and also work with local residents and business owners to understand, prevent and detect crime and anti-social behaviour.

“PCs Dixon, Hackett and Rogerson are all experienced officers and I have no doubt they will provide excellent support to the policing team of Barrow and our partners.”