Cumbria Police have been recognised for our support of the armed forces community with a special award.

The force has been awarded the Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

The award follows work conducted by the Constabulary since it signed the Armed Forces Covenant in April 2023.

The covenant recognises the value of serving personnel, veterans, Reserve Forces and military families and promises to ensure those that serve or have served, and their families, will be treated fairly.

Written into law, the covenant states that Armed Forces personnel, veterans or their families will not be disadvantaged by their military life.

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Deputy Chief Constable Darren Martland, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “It is fantastic news to receive this silver award which recognises our ongoing commitment to supporting former, and serving, services personnel.

“The sacrifices that those in the Armed Forces, and their families, have made and continue to make is highly commendable.

“We will continue to do all we can to ensure the armed forces community are treated with fairness and respect in society and the workplace.”