Cumbria Police Authority is 'performing adequately', according to an independent joint report released today by the Audit Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).
On a scale from one to four the joint inspection team assessed the Authority's performance as 'two', which represents 'adequate' performance.
Cumbria Police Authority comprises 17 members (9 county councillors and 8 independent members) and employs 6 full-time and 4 part-time staff. The Authority is responsible for securing an efficient and effective police force for Cumbria and holding the Chief Constable to account.