The specialist unit has been introduced in Cumbria to tackle rural crime.
A rural policing team has been introduced in Cumbria to tackle crime in the countryside.The team will be focused on addressing issues in Cumbria, however, it will be supported by the wider constabulary day to day.Departments including the neighbourhood policing teams, road policing and other departments have taken part in rural crime training and will be supported in any investigation by the specialised team.
Cumbria Police Chief Constable Rob Carden said: "We know from victims about the devastating impact that rural crime can have on communities cross the area."Theft of farm machinery, agricultural vehicles and plant equipmentEquine and livestock offences Ch Insp Lee Skelton said rural communities had "requested more dedicated officers to deal with rural crimes".Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on