I’ve been visiting Kent Police Stations in Longport on this side of the Channel and Coquelles on the other as part of my programme of meetings with the different teams within the Force.
Another 180 Officers for Kent Police
Today I’m announcing my Budget for the coming year. In return for a £2 a month increase in council tax, @kent_police will be able to recruit another 180 more Police Officers.
A big week ahead
It’s a big week ahead as I announce my Budget plan for Kent Police for next year.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you to everyone working over the festive period to keep us safe.
We are now starting to see the benefit of the extra Police recruitment in Kent
Earlier today, I was invited by the Chief Constable to join him for the latest passing out parade for new Kent Police Officers.
PCC helps secure first tranche of Brexit contingency funding
As I announced on BBC South East’s Sunday Politics Show, I’ve helped Kent Police secure the first instalment of funding for the planning costs of Brexit, worth £850,000.
A ban on the use of police cells as a place of safety
I’m delighted that the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act has recommended what Police and Crime Commissioners and many others have wanted for some time – that police cells should not be used to keep someone safe when they are detained under the Mental Health Act.
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.
Picking up the pieces – Policing and mental health
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.