Following my recent blog, the inspectorate of Constabularies has now published their report into mental health and policing.
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.
Episode 12: Out and about with Kent Police
After a brief hiatus, I’m back! Here’s an update on my recent programme of visits with Kent Police, the increase in the size of the rural policing team, 101 performance and more.
Tests for new laws against assaults on emergency workers
The Protect the Protectors Act (or the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 to give its proper name) received Royal Assent recently.
Home Secretary visits Kent
Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, the Home Secretary, paid a visit to Canterbury on Saturday to speak at a political event that I attended.
Action against mobile phone use by drivers
I spent to morning with the Kent Police Commercial Vehicle Unit observing their efforts to keep our roads safe by cracking down on mobile phone use at the wheel.
Backing rural neighbourhoods in the fight against crime
Kent is a diverse county – it has vast urban areas, rural villages and is very coastal. Each neighbourhood has its own challenges, as well as common issues that need to be addressed.
“The Commissioner has volunteered for your stop and search role play” – and other things I did with Kent Police last week
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.