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Officers from Thanet respond to issues you've raised in the area every Thursday from 8.30am on KMFM (107.2FM for Thanet).
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Thursday 23 February 2012:
Laura gives advice on keeping your purse and wallet safe and Mark speaks about the 'Stop The Traffik' community roadshow
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Thursday 16 February 2012:
Laura Peskett speaks about her role as a KCC warden and Inspector Pearson highlights the @kentpolicethan twitter account.
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Thursday 9 February 2012:
Inspector Pearson comments on the Salmestone Ward in Margate, gives advice on shed thefts and discusses the latest crime figures.
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Thursday 2 February 2012:
Inspector Pearson appeals for information following damage to cars and PCSO Riches speaks about his role in the force
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Thursday 26 January 2012:
Nigel Cruttenden (Licensing Officer) and Dannielle Mulvihill (Drug Liaison Officer) talk about their roles at Kent Police.
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Thursday 19 January 2012:
Dale Lowes talks about his role as a Police Community Liaison Officer (CLO).
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Thursday 12 January 2012:
Inspector Mark Pearson gives listeners advice on bike and shed security and speaks about the latest crime figures for Thanet
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Thursday 24 November 2011:
Community Safety Project officer Lacy Dixon, from Thanet District Council speaks about domestic abuse and gives information on the Community Safety Partnership open forum.
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Thursday 10 November 2011:
PC Darren Reed gives advice and top tips on securing your home and vehicle and PC Kim Burgess talks about how we're tackling anti-social behaviour in the rural community.
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Thursday 3 November 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson speaks about Trading Standards.
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Thursday 20 October 2011:
Listen to Mark Pearson give advice on house sharing and staying safe during Halloween.
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Thursday 13 October 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson speaks about how to keep yourself safe at night, how to choose personal alarms and how crime is falling across Thanet
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Thursday 6 October 2011:
Listen to Inspector Mark Pearson speak about vehicle crime and how to can help reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
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Thursday 29 September 2011:
Listen to Inspector Mark Pearson speak about recent thefts and how you can take steps to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim
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Thursday 22 September 2011:
Listen to PC Alex Taylor speaks about the ways to can get in touch with your local officers and recent operational success in the area
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Thursday 15 September 2011:
Listen to Inspector Mark Pearson talk about metal theft and PC Darren Reid give advice on dealing with bogus callers.
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Thursday 8 September 2011:
Inspector Pearson speaks about cycling safety and Mark Richardson talks about Domestic Abuse and support services in Thanet.
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Thursday 11 August 2011:
Listen to PC Darren Reed talk about the latest issues in rural areas and the Thanet Villages and Inspector Collins speak about the natioanl riots and disorder.
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Thursday 21 July 2011:
Inspectors Mark Pearson and Simon Collins speak about European Arrest Warrants and the latest appeals in the area
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Thursday 23 June 2011:
Martin Turner speak about how you can help protect your mobiles and bicycles from theft and how you can get involved in the community forum.
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Thursday 16 June 2011:
Listen to Sergeant Amanda Cullen speak about recent beach hut break-ins and securing your property as well as the new Broadstairs Dispersal Zone.
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Thursday 2 June 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson gives bike security advice, appeals to homeowners to keep the noise down while enjoying themselves this summer and asks local people to be the eyes and ears of the community and pass on any information about drug use in the area.
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Thursday 26 May 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson and Sergeant Martin Turner talk about a particularly relevant rural crime issue for this time of year, results of a recent alcohol operation and, on a lighter note, some ancient bylaws.
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Thursday 19 May 2011:
Listen to SC Nathan De-Thabrew speak about the opportunities in the Special Constabulary and how you can get involved and Insp Pearson give advice on bike theft including top tips on reducing the risk of becoming a victim
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Thursday 4 May 2011:
Listen to Insp Pearson speak about Immobilise, a national property register and Insp Collins give advice on protecting your home and property
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Thursday 28 April:
Listen to Inspector Pearson give adive on preventing car thefts and speak about the latest witness appeals
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Thursday 21 April 2011:
Sergeant Martin Turner speaks about the latest appeals and operations
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Thursday 14 April 2011:
Sergeant Martin Turner and Jessica Bailey speak about the success of operation clean sweep
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Thursday 7 April 2011:
Amanda Cullen and Linda Mason talk about number plate security and bogus callers
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Thursday 31 March 2011:
Inspector Mark pearson speaks about the Margate Tactical Team and the work being carried out across the area with partner agencies.
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Thursday 17 March 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson talks about bogus callers.
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Thursday 10 March 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson speaks about the reduction in crime across Thanet and the importance of Special Constables (volunteer police officers).
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Thursday 3 March 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson talks about keeping your valuables safe and recent arrests in the Thanet area.
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Thursday 10 February 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson speaks about an online property logging facility, how to secure your bicycle, reducing the theft of lead and motorists parking dangerously outside schools.
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Thursday 3 February 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson discusses dangerous dogs and the annual police charity pantomine. Jessica Bailey from Thanet District Council joined Mark to talk about the operation underway to help keep Thanet tidy.
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Thursday 13 January 2011:
Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Pearson advises on how to deal with bogus callers and speaks about the Young People's Independant Advisory Group that aims to find ways to help deal with crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Thursday 13 January 2011:
Jessica Bailey, from Thanet Community Safety Partnership speaks about the successes of both Operation Clean Sweep and the Thanet Night Bus in December
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Thursday 6 January 2011:
Robin Chantrill-Smith, from Thanet District Council, advises motorists not to park on double yellow lines and Inspector Mark Pearson gives property security advice.
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Thursday 23 December 2010:
Licensing Officer Nigel Cruttenden speaks about a multi-agency operation to check off-licences are complying with the law and gives advice on drinking responsibly. Inspector Mark Pearson explains how you can help to deter burglars. Visit our winter advi
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Thursday 16 December 2010:
Inspector Mark Pearson and PC Alex Taylor give tips on reducing the risk of theft over Christmas.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010:
Chief Constable Ian Learmonth answers your questions on plans for policing in Broadstairs, what the police can do to deal with anti-social behaviour and how funding cuts will affect policing.
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Thursday 9 December 2010:
Inspector Mark Pearson informs people of a recovered property road show at Margate Media Centre, in King Street, between 9am and 2pm, on Tuesday 14 December, warns people about opportunist thieves and explains what the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Direc
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Thursday 2 December 2010:
Inspector Mark Pearson gives advice on driving in wintry conditions and warns people about metal theft. Jessica Bailey, community safety coordinator for Thanet District Council, discusses the night bus service which will be helping people get home safel
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Thursday 25 November 2010:
Chief Inspector Mitchell Fox gives road safety advice for cyclists and motorists, explains what's being done to reduce burglary and says what you can do to avoid being a victim of burglary.
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Thursday 18 November 2010:
Inspector Mark Pearson warns people about opportunist thieves, explains how agencies work together to catch offenders and speaks about rural crime.
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Thursday 11 November 2010:
Jessica Bailey, community safety coordinator for Thanet District Council, and Inspector Mark Pearson explain how agencies continue to work together to deal with community issues.
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Thursday 4 November 2010:
Inspector Mark Pearson speaks about a multi-agency initiative that has been helping to improve residents' quality of life in Ramsgate, the issue of dangerous and inconsiderate parking outside schools and gives the latest crime statistics.
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Thursday 28 October 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson appeals for witnesses to a robbery in Ramsgate where a shop assistant was threatened with a knife and reminds people not to leave valuable items on show.
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Thursday 28 October 2010 (part one):
Licensing Officer Nigel Cruttenden explains what action has been taken to reduce underage drinking in Thanet.
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Thursday 21 October 2010 (part two):
Licensing Officer Nigel Cruttenden discusses what is being done in response to reports of people selling items illegally.
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Thursday 21 October 2010 (part one):
Sergeant Mark Turner, from Margate Task Force, speaks about the work being carried out during Alcohol Awareness Week.
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Thursday 14 October 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson appeals for witnesses after car windows were smashed in Wesgate-on-Sea, explains how you can become a volunteer police officer and gives the latest crime statistics for Thanet.
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Thursday 14 October 2010 (part one):
Lacey Dixon, from Thanet Community Safety Partnership, explains the role of community pastors in Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate on a Friday night, and the work being carried out to support those affected by domestic abuse.
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Thursday 7 October 2010 (part two):
Sergeant Martin Turner explains the role of Margate Task Force.
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Thursday 7 October 2010 (part one):
Chief Inspector Mitchell Fox speaks about the work being taken to reduce underage drinking.
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Thursday 30 September 2010 (part two):
Chief Inspector Mitchell Fox and Inspector Mark Pearson give road safety advice to motorists and cyclists and reveal the results from the latest road checks.
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Thursday 30 September 2010 (part one):
Chief Inspector Mitchell Fox and Inspector Mark Pearson discuss the different types of anti-social behaviour.
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Thursday 23 September 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson discusses what's being done to deal with anti-social behaviour and gives the latest crime statistics.
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Thursday 23 September 2010 (part one):
Inspector Mark Pearson gives property security advice and speaks about bicycle patrols.
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Thursday 16 September 2010 (part two):
Chief Inspector Fox speaks about internet scams and explains the steps you can take to avoid being a victim of a scam.
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Thursday 16 September 2010 (part one):
Chief Inspector Fox speaks about pet scams and gives you tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Thursday 9 September 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson praises two members of the community safety unit in Thanet who have received county awards and speaks about the work of volunteer police officers.
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Thursday 9 September 2010 (part one):
Inspector Mark Pearson gives advice on keeping houses, sheds and bicycles secure.
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Thursday 2 September 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson warns motorists in Birchington about the dangers of speeding and explains about the issue of fly-tipping.
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Thursday 2 September 2010 (part one):
Inspector Mark Pearson talks about the joint approach the police and council are taking to deal with truancy as pupils return to school this week, and gives advice on securing your bicycle after a few recent thefts from outside supermarkets.
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Thursday 26 August 2010 (part two):
Inspector Mark Pearson explains what automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) is and how the technology can be used to catch offenders.
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Thursday 26 August 2010 (part one):
Inspector Mark Pearson talks about the recent clean sweep in Cliftonville, the dangers and consequences of trespassing on railway lines and how to protect your property using immobilise.com
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Thursday 12 August 2010 (part two):
Chief Inspector Fox talks about how Kent Police in Thanet are dealing with anti-social behaviour and appeals for information on some criminal damage during Folk Week.
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Thursday 12 August 2010 (part one):
Chief Inspector Fox answers your questions and gives advice on travelling safely now the days are starting to get darker earlier.
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Thursday 4 August 2011:
Inspector Mark Pearson and Simon Collins speak about the theft of metal and pedal cycles
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Contact us
If you have any local, non-urgent concerns, please contact your neighbourhood officer. Their details appear on your ward page which you can find by entering your postcode into the Your Neighbourhood search. You can also call our single non-emergency line on 01622 690690.