I spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Lembit Opik on Friday morning about the routine arming of police officers and tackling violent crime.
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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.
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 subjects including neurological conditions, stop and search and roads Policing. Where else to listen/download: Apple Podcasts | Web…
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.
TV: Kent Police efficiency
A further appearance but to discuss the local report for Kent.
TV: BBC Breakfast on Police efficiency and the need for extra resources
Early start this morning as I was at New Broadcasting House in London to talk to the BBC about the latest reports by the inspectorate of Policing on efficiency.