Episode 4: Bobbies on the tweet
In this latest Podcast, I talk about the use of social media by the Police and politicians, the Serious Violence Strategy and mental health funding. Plus, I answer your questions about council tax, Police cadets, attendance of Police
Read More »Episode 3: Roads policing and more
I battle valiantly through a sore throat and cold to answer your questions on roads policing, blue light collaboration, knife crime, antisocial behaviour and lorries. I also talk about the recent comments of the Victims Commissioner on police
Read More »Episode 2: Police effectiveness and demand
In this edition, I talk about the latest national and local report by independent inspectors into effectiveness of Police Forces, demand on Policing generally and Kent Police’s new recruitment campaign. I also answer questions on a variety of
Read More »Diary: 19 March 2018
I am grateful to all the Officers and Staff who took the time to speak with me and answer questions during my “all out” programme of visits across the county last week. I spent time in all parts
Read More »Episode 1: Performance and Delivery
The first episode is the audio of my Facebook Live Question and Answer session, which followed my Kent Performance and Delivery meeting with the Chief Constable. I talk about antisocial behaviour, stalking and harassment, fraud investigations, PCSOs, my
Read More »Cyberbullying survey launched
I’ve launched a survey of young people to get their views on their experiences online. Here I tell KMFM why.
Read More »Video: Policing uplift approved
Interview with KMTV following the Police and Crime Panel’s decision to support my increase of 200 Police Officers.
Read More »Boosting Kent’s frontline – up to 200 more Police Officers and 80 more Police staff
Today I am announcing my draft funding proposals for Kent Police for 2018/19.Over the past year, I have continued touring the county and speaking with local residents, community groups, businesses and charities to seek their views on Policing
Read More »Blog: Giving highly-trained response drivers the protection they need to do their job
PCCs are elected to hold Chief Constable to account, set the Budget and council tax precept, decide Policing priorities for our area and commission services for victims of crime. But we also need to make sure that the
Read More »Radio: Investment in restorative justice doubled
Ashford MP and First Secretary of State Damian Green joined the Chief Constable and I to launch my new restorative justice service. The new victim-focussed service will help reduce re-offending and enable victims to hold perpetrators to account.
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