This morning, we were out in #Repton distributing the latest leaflets from Damian Green MP and Matthew Scott for Kent Police and Crime Commissioner to local residents.

#AmbitiousForAshford HawkingeandTheDowns #Ambitious4Ashford #AmbitiousForAshford #AmbitiousForRepton

An off-road bike has been seized by officers as part ongoing enforcement to tackle anti-social behaviour in #Maidstone The black pit bike was tracked to a residential address during the latest response to issues reported in the Parkwood & Shepway estates.
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This is a commercial way of doing things. 'Train the Trainer' is pretty standard in many industries, but Policing seems a little sceptical.

Kent Police Specials (UK) are streets ahead of many other forces. Can't praise them enough for this approach.

Campaigning in Herne Bay today with Matthew Scott for Kent PCC for his reelection as Kent's Police & Crime Commissioner.
Spoke to several residents who recognise the increased visibility of local police officers. Hope Matthew gets your support in May so he can continue his great work 🚔

Lunch sitting at our desks looking at the news? Or enjoying the sunshine in Otford delivering the message for both Matthew Scott for Kent PCC and LauraTrott?? Sunshine and delivering won hands down !

Nearly 20 charges of theft have been secured against four women connected to an alleged shoplifting spree across #Sevenoaks and #TunbridgeWells

Officers have also released a CCTV image of a woman who may be able to assist with enquiries.

Read more: kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

Collected from the campaign office in Paddock Wood earlier today and within hours was out delivering for Matthew Scott for Kent PCC in Folkestone. Love an election to get those steps in. Vote Matthew Scott for Kent Police and Crime Commissioner on 2 May 👮🗳️🌳💙

An anti-knife crime initiative has seen young people from #Tonbridge hearing from relatives of a boy murdered in London.

The group of teenagers attended the Ben Kinsella Trust, which aims to steer people away from weapons and violent crime.

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A prolific #Medway shoplifter has been jailed after a swift investigation identified him as responsible for a series of offences. Read the full details here...kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

Five people have been arrested by police investigating burglaries of businesses in the #Folkestone and #RomneyMarsh areas.

Full details here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

Two teenagers have been arrested after Kent Police imposed a dispersal order in the village of #Ash near #Sandwich earlier this week.

We will continue to take action against those causing a nuisance and committing anti-social behaviour.

Details here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

Big investment in child centred policing teams. Visibility and engagement with young people and schools will always be a priority. Good to see them out and putting smiles on faces 👏🏻👏🏻

When our officers stopped a #TunbridgeWells drug dealer, he told them he only had 'bits and bobs' in his car. Searches led to the recovery of a stab vest, scales and deal bags and Alex Underwood has now been jailed.

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These changes are very welcome. I have worked with Kent Police to support retailers in the fight against theft. Charges are up 37% in the last four years. And in the last three months alone, Kent Police has secured 44% more charges for shoplifting. dailymail.co.uk/debate/article…