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Cut Crime, Support Victims, Build Trust
PCC launches new Police and Crime Plan.
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Kent’s PCC delivers internet safety message to hundreds of school children.
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PCC secures £1.5 million for additional police patrols in 'hotspot' areas.
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Kent’s Chief Constable tells the PCC the cost of housing seized XL Bullies could exceed £1 million.
News 2025
News 2024
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PCC launches a consultation on the Kent Police Budget for 2025-2026
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Kent’s PCC say he’ll do all he can to mitigate against the government’s 4.2% cut to victim services funding.
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More than 100,000 victims supported by PCC
Commissioned services help thousands
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Cut crime, support victims, build trust – survey launched for PCC’s next Police and Crime Plan
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PCC launches new Retail Crime Board
It aims to reduce business crime and build trust
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PCC to press ahead with immediate justice
This despite the Home Office pulling funds.
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PCC's funds benefit thousands of children and young people in Kent
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PCC statement on the violent disruption seen across the country
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Matthew Scott launches an area specific survey, asking about antisocial behaviour
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Invitation to inspect the draft accounts for the PCC and Chief Constable for Kent.
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Matthew Scott wins PCC election 2024
It will be his third term
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PCC’s new roads initiative targets persistent offenders
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PCC Statement following the Angiolini Report
Response to the first part of the Inquiry
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PCC's budget for 2024/25 approved unanimously by councillors
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Tackling antisocial behaviour at the heart of PCC’s budget plan
News 2023
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People in Kent DO still trust the police
The results of our survey
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Kent's Independent Custody Visiting Scheme recognised in National Awards
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PCC statement on latest HMICFRS report into Kent Police
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Kent PCC secures over £900,000 to make local towns safer
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PCC statement on the North Kent PFI building
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PCC welcomes decision to allow Chief Constables more power to dismiss corrupt officers
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Do you trust Kent Police?
PCC launches survey to find out what people think of the force.
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Survey reveals nearly 30% of young people have been bullied online.
26% have been bullied on way to or from school.
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PCC asks farmers to join a consultation to prevent equipment theft.
The PCC hosts a special meeting focussing on rural crime.
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Invitation to inspect the draft accounts for the PCC and Chief Constable of Kent.
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PCC backs new strategy to tackle fraudsters
Matthew Scott welcomes proposed crackdown on scammers
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Record numbers of police officer in Kent
PCC welcomes news that Kent has more officers than ever before
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PCC launches Youth Cyber Survey
He wants to know the extent of online bullying
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PCC reacts to Government's proposals to combat antisocial behaviour
Matthew Scott welcomes quicker and tougher penalties
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Matthew Scott's statement on the Casey Report
PCC's views on the Metropolitan Police and how it affects Kent
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PCC calls for tougher penalties for fly-tippers
He says its costing taxpayers millions to clear up.
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New Healthy Relationships and Internet Safety Scheme for Kent Schools
The new programme is a result of the VAWG inquiry
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PCC launches Victim Voice initiative
Find out about victims' rights and what support they can access
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Councillors unanimously approve Budget Proposal
Matthew Scott's proposal accepted by Police and Crime Panel
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PCC proposes his budget for 2023 to 2024
Plan announced aimed at protecting the police service
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PCC awards £1 million contract to Victim Support
Improved victim services for Kent and Medway
News 2022
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Tim Smith officially appointed Chief Constable of Kent Police
PCC and new Chief Constable sign contracts
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PCC proposes Tim Smith as new Chief Constable for Kent
Current Temporary Chief Constable preferred candidate
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PCC writes to Government supporting a tough stance on drug use.
PCC supports tougher action on drugs.
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PCC asks what the public wants in a new Chief Constable
What would you like the new Chief to focus on?
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PCC launches Report into Violence Against Women and Girls in Kent
The results of the PCC's 10 month Inquiry
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PCC secures more than £1.4m to improve safety in Kent and Medway towns
Safer Streets initiative extended to cover more areas
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PCC extends successful Mini Cadet School programme
The popular mini cadet initiative will continue in Kent
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Pupils pledge to promote safety
The VRU facilitate knife crime commitment pledge at local School
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PCC accuses the Met of trying to poach Kent Police Officers
Read here to find out what else the PCC said
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999 call answering times and the Officer Verification Scheme
Updates from the Performance and Delivery Board
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New Service to Tackle County Lines Launched in Kent
PCC announces Catch22 provision for Kent
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PCC welcomes promise of more judges for Kent
More judiciary promised to ease the backlog.
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PCC statement on HMICFRS report on Kent Police
Read the Commissioner's statement here
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PCC unveils new Police and Crime Plan
New priorities set for Kent Police over next 3 years
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Invitation to inspect the draft accounts for the PCC and Chief Constable of Kent.
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PCC secures over £5m to fund Violence Reduction Unit
More money to make our streets safer
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Chief Constable reviews night time patrols following PCC women and girls survey
More patrols at night where people feel unsafe
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Illegal e scooters can cause fires says PCC
Fires caused by illegal e scooters triple in a year
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PCC welcomes prison investment for Kent
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Police Budget Approved
Councillors agree PCC's budget proposal
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Nightingale Court extended
An additional 18 months to help ease court delays
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Kent PCC budget plan to make Force fit for the future.
Statement from the PCC, Matthew Scott about his budget plan