Your Community Safety Unit
Your Community Safety Unit is made up of local officers and police community support officers, led by a sergeant and inspector. They’re based in your area and supported by the wider Kent Police team.
We work with councils, community groups and local leaders to tackle the issues that matter most, finding long-term solutions and reducing crime.
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Crimes and priorities
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Nuisance motorcycles.
Action taken:
Officers have carried out regular high-visibility patrols in areas where nuisance motorcycles are known to be used. These patrols help deter antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents and allow officers to respond quickly to reports from the community. A recent operation led by the Medway Community Safety Unit focused specifically on tackling vehicles being used in an antisocial manner. Antisocial vehicle use can include driving in a way that causes nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as dangerous riding, excessive noise or using vehicles in places where they are not permitted. Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address these concerns and help keep local communities safe.
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Fly tipping.
Action taken:
Officers from the Medway Community Safety Unit have been working alongside the local council to tackle fly-tipping and other waste-related offences. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and can have a negative impact on the environment and local communities. As part of this partnership work, officers carried out a targeted operation during which a number of waste carriers were stopped and checked. These checks included reviewing waste carrier licences to ensure that waste was being transported legally and by authorised individuals or businesses. Operations such as these help to identify potential offences, prevent illegal waste activity and hold those responsible to account, while helping to keep local communities clean and safe.
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Dog fouling.
Action taken:
Dog fouling is the responsibility of the local council, which has the powers to investigate reports and take enforcement action where necessary. However, local officers continue to support this work by gathering information and sharing details of suspected offenders with the appropriate council teams. This helps ensure that reports can be investigated and that enforcement action can be considered where sufficient evidence is available. By working in partnership with the local authority, police and council services can help tackle dog fouling, keep public spaces clean and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the community.