I wholly support the proposal announced by our Home Secretary, Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, to extend police powers to cover illegal incursions and make it a criminal matter, rather than just civil. This follows her predecessor’s consultation earlier this year. As a Police & Crime Commissioner I set the policing pritorities for my county…
The policing of Kent’s town centres is to be given a boost following the announcement that there will be 56 dedicated police officers for our towns across the county.
It was great to talk with Independent Custody Visitors Association Chief Executive Katie Kempen about her career in policing and justice, what the scheme does and some of the brilliant work they’ve done at a national and local level to ensure that people are treated fairly and with dignity in police custody. Any quotes used…
Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez joins me on the podcast this week, where we talk about the challenges of policing the largest area in England, with a population that increases drastically during the Summer; what inspired her to become involved in politics and subsequently stand for PCC; and some of the…
This week’s podcast is made up from your questions, crowd sourced recently via my Instagram Stories. Listen to my views on taser, Brexit preparedness, police cadets, young people and more. You can submit a question anytime by emailing pcc@matthewscott.org.uk. Podcast Links: Apple YouTube Spotify (coming soon) Acast Pocketcasts Stitcher TuneIn Web player Player not listed?…
MaleVoicED and Parliament Street campaigner Danny Bowman talks to me about his experiences with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and trying to access treatment. From every glimpse in a mirror to taking over 200 selfies a day, Danny speaks bravely about his journey and why he is now speaking up to help others. Danny…
My reaction to recent announcements on policing.
From Special Constable to Chief Constable – Mark Collins of Dyfed-Powys Police and I talk about his fascinating career which has taken him across the country to do different policing roles. And at his Mental Health and Policing Conference, we discuss his role as the NPCC lead and the demand that this issue is having…
When Nav Mirza became a single dad, he couldn’t find anyone to turn to for help, and at times was even isolated by other parents. In this challenging but uplifting interview, he tells how he came to set up Dads Unlimited and create a place for dads to meet each other, get support and do…
Join the 3000+ people helping make Kent a safer place to live. Residents and businesses can now let me know how we can keep local communities safe by filling out my Annual Policing Survey. The survey is one of the key ways I gather feedback on what Kent Police’s priorities should be and what I…