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Strood betting shop robberies

Listen - Detective Inspector Ann Lisseman talks about the robbery and makes an appeal for information about it Detective Inspector Ann Lisseman makes an appeal for information about a robbery at a betting shop in Strood. It is believed the incident may be linked to three robberies late last year.

Festive operation cuts purse thefts

Listen - Sergeant Ian Jones talks about the festive operation to reduce purse thefts Sergeant Ian Jones discusses the successful festive operation targeting purse thefts in Maidstone which led to a 78 per cent fall in the number of offences recorded.

Maidstone purse thieves targeted 

Listen - Sergeant Ian Jones talks about purse thieves and the action being taken to stop them Sergeant Ian Jones talks about purse thieves and the action being taken to prevent purse thefts. 

Delivering on the Policing Pledge

Listen - Assistant Chief Constable Gary Beautridge talks about how Kent Police is working to deliver the standards set out in the Policing Pledge Assistant Chief Constable Gary Beautridge talks about how Kent Police is working to deliver the standards set out in the Policing Pledge

 

Securitas robbery - sixth man sentenced

Listen - Chief Constable Michael Fuller speaks about the Securitas Robbery Chief Constable, Michael Fuller speaks about the Securitas robbery.

Roger Coe-Salazar, Chief Crown Prosecutor talks about the work involved with the case Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Roger Coe-Salazar talks about the work involved in the case.

Detective Inspector Mick Judge speaks about the sentencing of Paul Allen Detective Inspector Mick Judge speaks about the sentencing of Paul Allen.

Neighbourhood task teams

Listen - Neighbourhood task teams Chief Constable Michael Fuller and Tonbridge and Malling neighbourhood task team sergeant Matt Atkinson talk about the work of the task teams.

(Media: Listen - Chief Constable on neighbourhood task teams Chief Constable Michael Fuller and Listen - Matt Atkinson Neighbourhood task team sergeant Matt Atkinson)

Action on Strood residents' concerns

Listen - PCSO Steve Greensted talks about the day PCSO Steve Greensted talks about the work done by Kent Police and Medway Council to deal with local issues during a recent

Medway Police Station open day

Listen - Detective Sergeant Martin Foord talks about the case Sergeant Michelle Burgess talks about the open day.

Man jailed over Staplehurst ram raid

 Listen - Detective Sergeant Martin Foord talks about the case Detective Sergeant Martin Foord talks about the investigation which led to the arrest and conviction of Ricky Morgan.

Chief Constable visits Medway

Listen - Chief Constable talks about policing in Medway Chief Constable Michael Fuller talks about neighbourhood policing in Medway

Listen - Wayfield resident talks about police action on local issues Wayfield resident Greg Weaver talks about police action on local issues

Misuse of 999 

Listen - Chief Inspector Simon Black gives the consequences of hoax calling to 999 Chief Inspector Simon Black and team leader Rebecca Eldridge highlight the consequences of hoax callers misusing the 999 number.

Man sentenced for charity fraud

Listen - DI Mark Fairhurst DI Mark Fairhurst talks about the case

Listen - DI Mark Fairhurst How officers caught Ferris

Listen - DI Mark Fairhurst Advice for publicans and donors

Cracking down on off-road bikes in mid Kent 

Listen - PC Warren Jarvis PC Warren Jarvis discusses the operation

Listen - PC Warren Jarvis Dealing with local priorities and how people can get involved

Have you seen missing Richard Lambert?

Listen - John Lambert talks about his missing son Richard Richard's father John talks about his son's activities on the day he went missing.

Crime falls in Kent and Medway

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Adams talks about the crime figures

ACC Adams talks about the annual crime figures The annual crime figures

Listen - ACC Adams on reducing crime Reducing crime 

ACC Adams talks about reducing violent disorder Reducing violent disorder

Mid Kent drink driving crackdown 

Listen - PC Jarvis talks about the operation PC Warren Jarvis talks about a recent operation in mid Kent targeting drink drivers

Multi-agency exercise

Listen - Multi-agency exercise Interview with the Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Leppard and Dr Paul Riley from the Health Protection Agency

Organised crime gang jailed

Listen - Tribute and witness appeal by Chief Inspector Tony Henley  Detective Sergeant Rob Haines talks about the investigation which led to the arrest and conviction of ten members of an organised crime gang.

Chief Inspector Tony Henley pays tribute to PC Pratt

Listen - Tribute and witness appeal by Chief Inspector Tony Henley  Tribute and witness appeal by Chief Inspector Tony Henley

Top Colombian diplomat discusses cocaine production

Listen - ACC Pughsley Assistant Chief Constable Alan Pughsley discusses Kent Police's cocaine awareness campaign 

Listen - Ambassdor Alzate His Excellency Fernando Alzate talks about the impact of cocaine production on his country.

 

Chief Inspector Lee Russell talks about the Safer Summer campaign

Listen - Interview with Chief Inspector Lee Russell Interview with Chief Inspector Russell.

 

Man sentenced to seven years for rape

Listen - Detective Inspector Ian Rogerson Detective Inspector Ian Rogerson explains how Ashley Niblett was brought to justice.  

 

Drugs ring disrupted

Listen - Interview with Detective Sergeant Keith Roberts Listen to Detective Sergeant Keith Roberts from Kent Police's serious and organised crime unit talk about the convictions. 

 

Motorcycle shop robbery

Listen - DCI Nick Gossett Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gossett explains the investigation and the verdict

 

Marcus Campbell sentenced to six years to grievous bodily harm

Listen - Matthew Bray Matthew Bray talks about the attack and says, despite his injuries, he'd still step in to help someone in need.

Listen - DC Goldsmith Detective Constable Goldsmith discusses the investigation and how officers identified Marcus Campbell.

 

Launch of the Urban Blue bus

Listen - Winning entrants name the bus The winning entrants talk about the name of the bus

Listen - Bill Moss, town centre management Bill Moss, Town Centre Management, explains how the project came about

Listen - Chief Superintendent Alasdair Hope Chief Superintendent Alasdair Hope, Area Commander, explains how the bus will benefit local people and partner agencies

Listen - views of local people Local people have their say on the new bus

 

Commercial burglaries sentencing

Listen - Detective Inspector Tom Richards Detective Inspector Tom Richards discussing the investigation into a series of commerical burglaries in Kent last summer.

 

National Police Dog Trials

Listen - Insp Preston Chalk and PC Gavin Forsyth talk about the trial Inspector Preston Chalk from Kent Police and PC Gavin Forsyth with Eva from Grampian Police talk about what it's like to take part in the trials

 

SOS bus launched

Listen - Chief Superintendent Corbishley Chief Superintendent Steve Corbishley explains the benefits of the bus to the police and health care services.

Listen - Medway Mayor Councillor David Carr Mayor of Medway Councillor David Carr discusses the partnership work behind the setup.

 

Crime statistics explained

Listen - Assistant Chief Constable Gary Beautridge explains the crime statistics Assistant chief constable Gary Beautridge explains the reduction in recorded crime, how the Home Office categorises serious violent crime and plans for the future.

 

New UV torch pilot

Listen - UV torch pilot Sergeant Ian Jones explains the UV torch trial and how the torch works

 

Tackling those who sell to underage people

Listen - Barbara Murray interview on Shay Service Station licence Licensing officer Barabara Murray discusses the investigation into Shay Service Station and the consequences of selling alcohol to underage people.

 

Isle of Sheppey multi-agency road checks

Listen - Inspector Dave Applegate Inspector Dave Applegate talks about the day's activities and partner work.

Listen - PC Adrian Goodsall PC Adrian Goodsall explains how the operation came about and plans for the future. 

 

Become a Special or volunteer

Listen - Specials and volunteers Listen to current volunteers and Specials talk about why they joined up and how they feel about their role in Kent Police.

 

Forensic marking launched at Maidstone police station

Listen - DCI Nick Gossett talks about forensic marking Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gossett talks about how the forensic marking works and the benefits to Kent Police.

Listen - Kieran Madden discusses the forensic marking technology Kieran Madden, Police Liaison Manager for the forensic marking technology (Smartwater) discusses the 100% success rate of the product. 

 

Maidstone litter pick

Senacre Youth Club organised a litter pick on 8 April to tackle the concerns of local residents. Hear what the following thought about the day:

Listen - PCSO Ben Matthews talks about the litter pick PCSO Ben Matthews

Listen - Steve Mc Glen outlines the creasons behind the litter pick Steve Mc Glen from Maidstone Housing Trust

Listen - Local people talk about the contribution of the local youth club Local people from the youth club

 

Burglary dwelling offences fall in mid Kent

Listen - Kris Hill discusses the fall in burglary dwelling offences in mid Kent Detective Inspector Kris Hill discusses the actions of Kent Police which have produced the drop in burglary dwelling offences in mid Kent. He also asks homeowners to play their part and secure their homes.

 

Graduated penalty notices

Listen - Peter Wedlake on the new graduated penalty notices Graduated penalty notices - Temporary Superintendent Peter Wedlake discusses the new graduated penalty notices.

Listen - FAQs on the new graduated penalty notices Frequently asked questions on the new graduated penalty notices.

 

The work of the Serious Economic Crime Unit 

Listen - Mark Fairhurst explains the work of the Serious Economic Crime unit Interview with Detective Inspector Mark Fairhurst - Mark explains the work of Kent Police's Serious Economic Crime Unit and the case against a 49-year-old man from Gillingham who has been ordered to pay back £250,000.

 

Rochester assault

Listen - Rochester assault Rochester assault - 29 November

The victim talks about her experience and appeals for witnesses.

 

Safer Spring 2009

Listen - Chief Constable discusses Safer Spring Safer Spring 2009 - Chief Constable discusses how Kent Police is tackling anti-social behaviour and the impact of the seasonal Safer campaigns.

 

Anti-terrorism hotline

Listen - Interview with Assistant Chief Constable Gary Beautridge on Anti-terrorist hotline Anti-terrorism hotline - Interview with Assistant Chief Constable Gary Beautridge.

People are being urged to call the free Anti-Terrorism Hotline (0800 789321) if they are concerned about suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhood. Don't rely on others - if you suspect it, report it.

 

Petrol thefts initiative

Listen - Interview with Chief Inspector Phillip Painter on petrol thefts initiative  North Kent petrol thefts initiative - Interview with Chief Inspector Phillip Painter

People who dirve away from petrol stations without paying are being targetted in a 25-day operation by police in the north of Kent.

 

Area Commander Awards

Listen - Interview with Richard Oldfield, High Sheriff Area Commander Awards - Interview with Richard Oldfield

The High Sheriff Richard Oldfield talks about the winners at the Area Commander Awards at Leeds Castle.

Listen - Interview with Richard Oldfield, High Sheriff Area Commander Awards - Interview with Victoria Wallace

Chief Executive of Leeds Castle Victoria Wallace talks about the Area Commander Awards.

 

Ted Shaxted murder conviction

Ted ShaxtedListen - Terry Edmonds investigation Ted Shaxted murder conviction - Interview with Detective Chief Inspector John Coull

Detective Chief Inspector John Coull talks about the conviction of four people for the murder of Ted Shaxted in December 2007.

 

Terry Edmonds murder case

Terry EdmondsListen - Terry Edmonds investigation Terry Edmonds murder case - Interview with Chief Inspector David Withers

Chief Inspector David Withers talks about the investigation into the Terry Edmonds murder case.

 

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