Ms Lorna Stewart
9 November 2009
Dear Ms Stewart
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
I write in connection with your request for information dated 11 September 2009, which was received by Cumbria Constabulary on that day. I note you seek access to the following information:
How many policemen and women, employed by Cumbria Constabulary, have graduated from Common Purpose or taken part in courses?
How much has been spent on such training since 2005, to date?
Is the Area Commander a Common Purpose Graduate, or has he taken part in Common Purpose training and courses, and how much was spent on such courses in the last twelve months?
Your request has now been considered and I can advise the following:
Cumbria Constabulary currently has three serving officers who have attended Common Purpose courses.
£9011.25 including VAT.
None of the Area Commanders are a Common Purpose graduate.
COMPLAINT RIGHTS
Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.
If you have any further enquiries about this matter, please write or contact me on the above telephone number. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Cumbria Constabulary.
Yours sincerely
Trixi Julier
Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Professional Standards

Trixi Julier
Freedom of Information
Email [email address]
Tel: 01768 217178
Fax: 01768 217638
My Reference FOI 436/09
Your Reference
Chief Constable
Craig Mackey
Police Headquarters
Carleton Hall
Penrith, Cumbria
CA10 2AU
www.cumbria.police.uk