As part of my programme of visits within the Force, I try to block out a week periodically whereby I can spend most of the time meeting teams of Officers and Staff from across the organisation.
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.
How the extra council tax you’ve paid is making a difference
Kent Police Training College hosted one of the largest passing out parades in its history today – as over 243 student Constables came together to celebrate the graduation of Class 4 of 2018.
We are getting the clearest picture yet on mental health and Policing demand and change is within our grasp
Earlier today, I tweeted a graph that was displayed at the Annual NPCC and APCC Partnership Summit by Chief Constable Sara Thornton, showing the times of day that Police Forces get the most mental health related calls.
“We’ve helped change the course of people’s lives today”
I was delighted to have over 300 people come along to by first Bluelight Jobs Fayre in Dartford today. It was tremendously well supported by all of the stallholders and the public.
Police pensions and the impact on finances
Last week, I spoke out about the announcement that has been made by the Treasury about the revaluation of the police pensions.
Let me know your views on Policing
Every year, I run my Annual Policing Survey, so that I can understand what issues are important to you, your family and your neighbourhood.
Crime statistics – what to believe?
In response to scrutiny, police forces up and down the country have been improving how they record crime, which is good news for victims. In Kent, we have seen improvement from 84% accuracy to the mid 90s.
Violence reduction panel discusses prevention and engagement
The Violence Reduction Challenge is my response to the emerging issues we are seeing nationwide with crime, whether it be county lines, gangs, drugs, domestic abuse, sexual violence and public order.
Tackling hate crime IS important
Hate crime is real and it is still happening across the country. There are many who still wish to divide us on the basis of their hate and target religions, races, gender, disability and other characteristics in order to do so. We cannot allow them to succeed.