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The Devil's In Your Details

Action Fraud has launched a video aimed at helping people protect themselves and their details while online.

 

Home security

As the weather warms up, don't give thieves any opportunity to get their hands on your property. Read our advice on keeping your home secure.

 

Chief's web chat

Chief Constable Ian Learmonth will be answering your questions during a live web chat on Monday 13 February from 7pm.

 

Metal thefts

Following a series of raids yesterday across the county, read our advice on protecting your home, businesses and community from stolen metal traders.

 

Internet Safety day 2012

'Discovering the digital world together safely' was the theme of this year's Safer Internet Day 2012 on 7 February. Read more about keeping your child safe online.

 

Drugs raids

Officers have carried out raids in east Kent and dismantled a class B drugs network, arresting four people and seizing cannabis plants and an Aston Martin DB9.

 

Home security

Take some simple steps to keep your home secure and reduce your risk of being burgled.

 

Vehicle maintenance

Make sure your vehicle is road-worthy this winter - check lights, tyres, brakes and fluid levels so you and other road users are safe this winter.

 

Stay safe this Winter

Read our advice on keeping yourself safe this winter and making sure thieves don't spoil the festive season

 

101 (non-emergeny number)

101 makes it even easier for people to contact Kent Police for non urgent issues.

 

Drink drivers beware

Warning to drink drivers - if you're caught, you could lose your licence in just 90 minutes.

 

Stay Safe online

Do you use Facebook, email, internet shopping? Help protect yourself, and your family, when you're online by following our internet safety advice

 

Out this evening?

Put a light/radio on a timer to make it look like someone’s home and help deter burglars this Autumn.

  

Metal thefts

Protect your home/business from metal thieves - consider using alternative materials for repairs and don't leave items lying around which thieves could use to climb onto your roof.

 

Contact us

To report non-urgent crimes, incidents of anti-social behaviour or to speak to someone about a general enquiry call Kent Police on 01622 690690. In an emergency call 999.

 

Becoming a Special

Do you want to expand your horizons, learn new skills and help your community?

Then consider registering your interest to be a Special constable at Kent Police.

 

Stay Safe this Summer

Help deter burglars by closing and locking all windows when you go out. Don't leave keys on display near windows and doors.

Read more of our advice to keep yourself safe and property secure this summer.  

 

Report domestic violence

'Come forward with faith' - this is the message from a Canterbury women who suffered weeks of domestic abuse from a former partner. 

 

Stalking Awareness Week

It's the first National Stalking Awareness Week this week - read our advice on keeping yourself safe and what to do if you think you're being stalked.

 

Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme

People in Kent can now apply to find out if a person has a record of child sexual offences or poses a significant risk to children through the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme.

 

Stay Safe this Spring

Don't wait until it's too late... Take some simple steps to help protect yourself and your property this spring.

 

Policing Kent 2011/14

Policing Kent 2011/14 is now available and sets out in detail our plans for the next three years. It demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a high quality frontline policing service in challenging financial times.

 

Have your say on anti-social behaviour

We are working with partners on a new way of dealing with anti-social behaviour across Kent and Medway and we'd like to hear your views.

 

Dog trials success

Two Kent dog handlers are through to the national police dog trials following their success at the weekend's regional heats.

 

Olympics advice

Now that the ticketing process for the London Olympic Games has opened, read our advice to ensure it's the criminals who miss out.

 

Neighbourhood Watch

Want to help keep your community safe? Consider joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area.

 

Take part online

Do you live in Meopham or Vigo? Join your neighbourhood officers online on Wednesday 2 March and have your say on policing issues where you live. 

 

Find us online

As well as our website, you can also get news and crime prevention tips via our Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages.  Get involved.

 

Targeting illegal motorists

Officers detected nearly 150 motoring offences during a two week operation targeting drivers on school journeys in north Kent.

 

Report hate crime online

If you've suffered abuse because of your sexual orientation, religion, disability or race, report it online, on the True Vision website.

 

Going out this weekend?

Have fun but walk away from any confrontation and make sure you know how you're getting home. Read more of our advice on keeping yourself safe.

 

Get involved online

If you live or work in Gillingham South, watch a replay of Wednesday night's online beat meeting where some local residents told us about issues they are concerned about.

 

Don't tempt thieves

Dispose of Christmas gift packaging carefully - empty boxes outside your house advertise your valuables to thieves.

 

Going out this New Year?

Stay away from confrontations and make sure you know how you're getting home before you go out.

Have fun and stay safe.

 

Call time on domestic abuse this Christmas

Extra socialising, financial pressures and spending more time with family at Christmas can aggravate violent relationships. Read our advice on who to contact.

 

Stay safe this winter

With more cold weather forecast, make sure you're prepared. Read our advice on winter driving and how to stay safe.

 

Pass on information anonymously

If you have information about a crime and want to pass this on without giving your identity, call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

Who to contact A-Z

If you have an issue in your community, read our A-Z to find out who best to contact to get it resolved.

 

Serious Crime Directorate day of action

The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate ran a day of action on Wednesday 9 December, targeting those criminals who cause the most harm in both counties. 

 

Autumn safety advice

Read our autumn safety advice and find out how to keep yourself safe and your property secure.

 

Stay safe this fireworks night

Planning to enjoy some fireworks this 5 November? Read our advice on having fun while staying safe and on the right side of the law.

 

Rusthall online beat meeting

Miss the Rusthall online beat meeting on Tuesday? Catch a replay of the conversation to find out what residents said were a problem in the area and how officers are dealing with issues.

 

Kent Police launches a special recruitment drive 

Find out if you could join the Specials.

 

Justice Seen, Justice Done

Read details of people who have been brought to justice before the courts.

 

Chief Constable outlines savings challenges 

Mr Ian Learmonth talks about the possible challenges facing the force over the next four years.

 

Pulling over safely for emergency services

Tips on how you can help us reach those in danger quicker.

 

Summer safety advice

Read our advice on protecting your property and yourself this summer.