As the new Chief Constable of Kent Police, I am proud to be leading a Force that has such a good reputation for its excellent Kent County Neighbourhood Watch Association supporting 10 local associations. It really is the envy of many others across England.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the volunteers that provide such a valuable contribution to making our communities in Kent a safer place for all.
I believe that Neighbourhood Policing is the bedrock of our structure in Kent Police and is imperative in order to tackle the issues that cause the most harm to our residents and visitors. This is where the input of volunteers of the NWA is essential in working in partnership with our Neighbourhood Policing teams.
This partnership approach has proven to be very successful and allows for better communication with our communities. It has assisted in reducing crime in Kent by 28% over the last 4 years.
The Neighbourhood Watch Association improves community cohesion by talking with residents and each other. Sharing people’s information and concerns and then feeding back success has a very real effect on reassurance and confidence within our communities and help us to target the things that really matter to the residents of Kent.
Kent Police are now facing real challenges following the comprehensive spending review but I am committed to ensuring we provide a first class service where the public are our priority and communities matter. I still see Neighbourhood Policing as being central to this and am delighted that the Neighbourhood Watch Association will be an integral part of policing in Kent.
For that reason, I thank you for your continued commitment, dilligence and willingness to support Kent Police and our communities and I am pleased to report that funding has been made for this vitalsservice for the next financial year.
Ian Learmonth
CHIEF CONSTABLE
I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the volunteers that provide such a valuable contribution to making our communities in Kent a safer place for all.
I believe that Neighbourhood Policing is the bedrock of our structure in Kent Police and is imperative in order to tackle the issues that cause the most harm to our residents and visitors. This is where the input of volunteers of the NWA is essential in working in partnership with our Neighbourhood Policing teams.
This partnership approach has proven to be very successful and allows for better communication with our communities. It has assisted in reducing crime in Kent by 28% over the last 4 years.
The Neighbourhood Watch Association improves community cohesion by talking with residents and each other. Sharing people’s information and concerns and then feeding back success has a very real effect on reassurance and confidence within our communities and help us to target the things that really matter to the residents of Kent.
Kent Police are now facing real challenges following the comprehensive spending review but I am committed to ensuring we provide a first class service where the public are our priority and communities matter. I still see Neighbourhood Policing as being central to this and am delighted that the Neighbourhood Watch Association will be an integral part of policing in Kent.
For that reason, I thank you for your continued commitment, dilligence and willingness to support Kent Police and our communities and I am pleased to report that funding has been made for this vitalsservice for the next financial year.
Ian Learmonth
CHIEF CONSTABLE
A MESSAGE FROM KENT’S NEW CHIEF CONSTABLE
