Your Questions Answered
I recently invited you to submit questions to me for answer on YouTube and on the podcast! Here’s my comments on PCSO powers, thefts, Brexit, Speedwatch and recruitment.
Supporting local business
Thank you to Network Kent for allowing me to speak to your small business members this morning about my role as a PCC and how I’m making sure that the needs of business are being met in policing and community safety.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you to everyone working over the festive period to keep us safe.
Working together to tackle violent crime
I spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Lembit Opik on Friday morning about the routine arming of police officers and tackling violent crime.
Giving response drivers the assurance they need
Tomorrow, Parliament debates much needed legislation to give response drivers the protection they need in law. I hope it succeeds.
Listen back to Call The Commissioner
Today was the first of what I hope will be a regular feature on BBC Radio Kent – an hour long phone in on Policing and Crime.
PCCs call for Spice to be reclassified as a Class A drug
Synthetic cannabinoid substances, which are commonly known by the name ‘Spice’, are a growing concern for police forces across the UK – as they cause users exhibit highly unpredictable, and often extremely aggressive behaviour.
Video: Policing uplift approved
Interview with KMTV following the Police and Crime Panel’s decision to support my increase of 200 Police Officers.
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.
Radio: Male victims of domestic abuse in Kent
I spoke to KMFM yesterday about the Conference I hosted looking at this issue. As many as 40% of victims of domestic abuse might be men, when nationally, only 20% of recorded crimes are against males.