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Latest news
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Kent's businesses don't report all crime to the police, even though most experience it.
PCC's Business Crime Survey Results.
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More funding for Kent's Violence Reduction Unit
Kent given nearly £1.8m in government grant to tackle violence.
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Money back for Kent Police, following Christmas border closures.
Government reimbursement for Border Closures
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Smart motorways should be reviewed
Kent's PCC says smart motorways are unsafe
News 2021
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Transparency Award for the Fifth Year running
Kent's OPCC wins highest transparency award by monitoring body.
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Kent’s police budget approved by Kent & Medway Police and Crime Panel
Kent & Medway Police and Crime Panel agree budget
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Matthew Scott supports a new task force to tackle problems affecting communities from the policing precept of your council tax
New PCSO taskforce launched
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PCC budget will see Police numbers continue to rise to unprecedented levels
PCC budget will see Police numbers continue to rise
News 2020
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Annual Policing Survey 2020
Matthew Scott is asking Kent residents for their views
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Matthew Scott backs a separate and bespoke strategy to end intimate violence of men and boys
PCC backs a strategy to end violence against men and boys
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PCC thanks funded services for their hard work
The hard work put in by victim services has continued
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Bosses invited to tell PCC about business crime
Survey responses will capture views about policing and crime
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Your chance to have your say on road safety
Matthew Scott encourages residents across Kent to complete survey
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PCC extends Chief Constable of Kent Police contract
Alan Pughsley will continue to lead Kent Police until 2025
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500 life-saving emergency trauma packs being distributed across Kent
VRU-funded roll-out is believed to be a 'UK first'
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Domestic abuse victims seeking urgent help from services funded by the PCC
Matthew Scott held a panel discussion with victims charities
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Number of Kent Police officers now exceeds 2010 level
Figures show officer numbers reached 3,800 at the end of June
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£111,000 investment in Gillingham to make local streets safer
Matthew Scott is receiving £111,005 from the Safer Streets Fund
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PCC’s investment bearing fruit as crime falls by 5% in Kent
ONS data reports 9,392 fewer crimes in Kent than in 2018/19
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Kent’s 101 call waiting times fall significantly after investment from the PCC
Non-emergency calls are now typically answered in under a minute
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Almost £700,000 awarded to charities in light of lockdown
The money is to help provide services in response to Covid-19
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'Like most, I have been reflecting...'
Matthew Scott penned a special blog following recent BLM protests
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Matthew Scott and Chief Constable discuss rises in domestic abuse
PCC held his Performance and Delivery Board virtually on 3 June
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Kent Police and the OPCC's draft Statement of Accounts 2019/20 published
Public able to inspect and challenge the accounts until 16 July
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Covid-19: PCC invites Kent charities to bid for money to help victims of abuse
Mr Scott has up to £624,000 from the Ministry of Justice to award
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Covid-19: PCC reiterates call for those who spit at officers to be locked up
There have been 104 incidents in Kent in the last nine weeks
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Covid-19: ICVs making video calls to check on detainees' welfare
Volunteers using technology to adhere to social distancing rules
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Data shows crime in Kent fell by more than 4,000 incidents in 2019
Matthew Scott welcomes data which shows crime in Kent fell by 2%
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Covid-19: PCC backs campaign to protect key workers
Matthew Scott condemns those who assault those keeping us safe
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Covid-19: A message from the PCC
'Thank you to all of those working in our emergency services'
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Matthew Scott delivers on his promise to increase police officer numbers
Kent Police to have 550 more officers, compared with spring 2016
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New stalking advocate to provide specialist support to victims
Victim Support has developed an enhanced service at PCC's request
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Government awards Kent with £123,000 to fund 150 Tasers
News comes in the same week Kent received £1.1m of surge funding
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Keeping Medway safe is at the heart of new task force
Partnership stemmed from the PCC's Violence Reduction Challenge
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Safer Internet Day: PCC visits tour teaching pupils about the dangers of over-sharing online
5,000 young people will see his 'Is It Worth It?' tour this month
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Unanimous approval for PCC's transformational budget
Matthew Scott met 100 new officers, and will be funding 181 more
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Community policing and crime prevention to receive significant boost
Matthew Scott announces budget and precept plan for 2020/21
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Kent’s PCC: ‘Crime data shows additional police officers are having a positive impact’
Overall recorded crime in Kent falls by 3.1%
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Kent teen turning his life around thanks to Matthew Scott and St Giles Trust
Police Custody Liaison Scheme has helped over 70 young people
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PCC updates Home Secretary and Policing Minister on recruitment plans
Topics discussed included recruitment and a Police Covenant
News 2019
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Supporting male victims of physical and emotional abuse
On International Men's Day, PCC praises Dads Unlimited and Davss
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PCC's Cyber-Bullying Survey 2019
Matthew Scott wants to hear your experiences of online abuse
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Kent PCC Matthew Scott welcomes Home Office plan to toughen legislation on unlawful encampments
Police could get new powers to tackle unauthorised caravan sites
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New Kent Police town centre officers announced
PCC's precept has funded an additional 38 dedicated officers
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Actions needed to better identify and support victims with mental health problems
PCC asked Victim Support to look at where services could improve
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Matthew Scott delighted that Kent is receiving funding for 147 more police officers
Government confirms first allocations of 20,000 new officers
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Kent's new VRU will provide help for young people affected by knife crime
PCC successful in applying to the Home Office for more than £1.1m
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Statement on Tunbridge Wells Police Station
Mr Scott responds to reports suggesting the site is to be sold
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Kent Police growing faster than any force in England and Wales
New police workforce data shows Kent added 291 officers in a year
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More young people to be warned against gang involvement thanks to PCC's Violence Reduction Fund
Projects have been awarded money to reduce violent crime
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PCC launches his Annual Policing Survey for 2019
Matthew Scott is keen to hear the views of residents across Kent
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Matthew Scott welcomes additional Government funding to tackle causes of serious violence in Kent
Home Office has allocated almost £1.7million to Kent
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Faces of Kent's 'most wanted' displayed in Dartford shopping centre
PCC launches new initiative in shopping centre - a UK first
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Matthew Scott welcomes commitment to end use of cells as a place of safety
He recommended the move in his APCC mental health lead role
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Volunteers wanted to join nationally-recognised custody visiting scheme
The OPCC's ICV scheme checks on detainees in cells
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Kent Police's 101 call performance praised by Policing Minister
Nick Hurd says 'Kent Police has shown what is possible'
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PCC welcomes Government commitment to better protect police drivers
'Our brave police officers and staff deserve our protection'
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Kent Police and the OPCC's draft Statement of Accounts 2018/19 published
Public able to inspect and challenge the accounts until 14 June
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Matthew Scott: 'Kent Police is the best police force in the country'
PCC delighted with latest HMICFRS independent inspection report
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NSPCC receives £50,000 from Victim Specialist Services Fund
'Letting the Future In' provides help for child victims of abuse
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Spotting the signs of modern day slavery
Business leaders attended event on protecting vulnerable workers
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£1m fund announced to tackle causes of violent crime
New fund, and Medway Task Force, announced after VRC
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Policing Minister confirms extra £3.5million for Kent Police to manage EU Exit
Home Office has now provided the force with £4.3million
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More Kent Police officers to be trained to use Taser
'Absolutely vital that we give officers the equipment they need'
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A partnership approach is required to tackling violent crime
Speaking out in the wake of heightened interest in knife crime
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Calls for improved response to violence and exploitation
PCC attended a summit on gangs hosted by Children's Commissioner
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Diverting more young people from a life of drugs, exploitation and crime
PCC and Home Office announce £800,000 for the St Giles Project
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Council tax 2019/20: Plan for 180 additional police officers approved
Kent Police to return to 96% of its peak officer strength
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Matthew Scott talks local policing with local representatives
The PCC has recently met with Kent's MPs and parish councillors
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PCC looking to enhance services in Kent for victims of crime and abuse
Groups can bid for up to £50,000 to support victims' recovery
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Matthew Scott welcomes Kent Police being judged outstanding for accuracy of its crime recording
HMICFRS finds Kent Police records 96.6% of crime reported to it
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Continuing the biggest recruitment drive in Kent Police’s history
PCC outlines plan for council tax precept in 2019/20
News 2018
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PCC-funded online safety tours return to schools for 2018/19
Pupils urged to be kind online after 1 in 7 admits cyber-bullying
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'Restorative Justice helped lift the spectre of my father being a monster'
How RJ can make a difference to victims and offenders
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PCC's inaugural Blue Light Jobs Fayre hailed a huge success
Partners brought together to promote recruitment opportunities
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Kent Police to move Deal front counter services to town centre
Ensuring estate is fit for purpose, and offers value for money
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Meet Liz: Kent's specialist support worker for hate crime victims
Victim Support commissioned to provide core support services
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Matthew Scott attends World Mental Health Day event
Conference looking at mental health in the workplace
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PCC funds scheme which protects young people from county lines criminals
St Giles Trust pilot previously funded by the Home Office
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First officers from Kent Police recruitment campaign begin service
New police officers are being recruited using precept increase
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Maidstone cadets raise hundreds of pounds at charity run
Matthew Scott joined the 16 young volunteers in Mote Park
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Call for the drug 'spice' to be reclassified from class B to class A
Mr Scott and PCCs call on Home Office to address concerns
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Partners pledge to work together to tackle violent crime
First Violence Reduction Challenge advisory panel meeting held
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Groups can apply now for up to £10,000 to make us Safer in Kent
PCC releases £100,000 from his budget to support local bids
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Councillors enjoy 'constructive and informative meeting'
Matthew Scott talked local policing with parish councillors
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Community safety leaders meet to discuss reducing violent crime
First Violence Reduction Challenge core steering group meeting
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Crimestoppers' van visits Kent to raise awareness of 'county lines'
PCC: 'Help the police tackle this issue by reporting information'
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How safe do you feel where you live?
Residents invited to complete the Annual Policing Survey
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Medway joins Canterbury in declaring Zero Tolerance for sexual assaults
Pioneering project making Kent's night-time economy safer
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Kent PCC Matthew Scott asks: ‘What is your experience of violent crime?’
Public asked to provide evidence for Violence Reduction Challenge
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Funding for road safety initiatives welcomed
PCC: 'The Government’s investment will make our roads even safer'
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PCC welcomes Government plan to help turn prisoners' lives around
Safer in Kent Plan includes a pledge to invest in schemes with re
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Matthew Scott backs review of police pursuit laws
Government consulting on better legal protection for drivers
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PCC's funding will save lives and increase well-being in our communities
Matthew Scott awards money from his Mental Health Fund
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Reducing the demand on policing
'It's important to highlight those who are working so hard' - PCC
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Council tax funds investment in additional 999 and 101 call-handlers
PCC welcomes drive by Kent Police to recruit control room staff
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Matthew Scott congratulates Sajid Javid on becoming Home Secretary
The PCC has extended an invitation to Mr Javid to visit Kent
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Almost £500,000 awarded to charities to support vulnerable victims of crime
VSS Fund provides extra help and care for vulnerable victims
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Kent’s rural residents encouraged to have their say on crime where they live
National Rural Crime Network is seeking residents' views
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Matthew Scott updates Safer in Kent: The Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan
The Plan is a statutory document which sets out Kent's priorities
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Bracton Centre welcomes visit from Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Matthew Scott enjoyed a tour of the Oxleas NHS facility near Dart
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Kent Police is good at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Matthew Scott comments on HMICFRS' effectiveness report
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Kent Police launches hunt for up to 200 more police officers
Huge recruitment campaign launched thanks to PCC's investment
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Do you have an idea which could cut policing's mental health demand?
Grants £20,000 are available from the PCC's Mental Health Fund
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International Women's Day: PCC commends Kent Police on breaking the glass ceiling
More than half of Kent Police's Chief Superintendents are women
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Help and support available for Armed Forces veterans in custody
PCC discussed plan to reduce re-offending with SSAFA last year
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Kent Police to embark on biggest recruitment drive for a generation
Police & Crime Panel unanimously back PCC's council tax proposal
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Sharing support and best practice on mental health across Eastern region
Matthew Scott and Cambridgeshire DCC Alan Baldwin hosted an event
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Safer Internet Day 2018: Building a picture of cyber-bullying in Kent
Children from 900 schools invited to complete PCC's survey
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PCC announces that Ashford Police Station is to be upgraded
Retaining and refurbishing the existing site deemed best option
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Local councils get 10% extra funding to make people Safer in Kent
Matthew Scott announced extra £47,000 for CSPs at his Putting Vic
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Helping Kent's farmers protect their property from thieves
Victim Support used PCC's grant to buy SmartWater kits
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Boosting Kent’s frontline - up to 200 more Police Officers and 80 more staff
PCC outlines proposal to use council tax to boost recruitment