Local Policing leadership
Community Policing
The Community Safety Units (CSUs) deal with local crime and safety issues.
They aim to create a safe environment for you by reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. Working alongside your local PCSO, the CSUs have an important role in community policing.
Officers in the CSUs work alongside staff from other agencies including district councils.
You also have a Local District Policing Team. This is a group of officers who:
The North Division policing area covers the Dartford, Gravesham, Medway and Swale districts.
The Divisional Commander is Chief Superintendent Shaun White.
Local Policing is also supported by Heads of Divisional Operations Superintendent Rob Marsh and Superintendent Nick Sparkes and Elly Maggs.
Your District Commanders are as follows:
- North Kent (Dartford and Gravesham District) Commander – Chief Inspector William Lay
- Medway District Commander – Chief Inspector Trevor Jenner
- Swale District Commander – Chief Inspector Mark Hedges
The East Division policing area covers the Ashford, Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Dover and Thanet.
The Divisional Commander is Chief Superintendent Simon Thompson.
Local Policing is also supported by Head of Divisional Operations Superintendent Rob Marsh and Head of Divisional Investigations Detective Superintendent Ed Ruffle.
Your District Commanders are as follows:
- Ashford – Chief Inspector Sarah Rivett
- Folkestone and Hythe - Chief Inspector Mark Hedges
- Canterbury – Chief Inspector Dan Carter
- Dover - Chief Inspector Keith Taylor
- Thanet – Chief Inspector Ian Swallow
The West division policing area covers the Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and Malling.
The Divisional Commander is Chief Superintendent Neil Loudon.
Local Policing is also supported by Head of Divisional Operations Detective Superintendent Richard Woolley and Head of Divisional Investigations T/Detective Superintendent Rachael Cumberland.
Your District Commanders are as follows:
- Maidstone District Commander – Chief Inspector Mark Mclellan
- Sevenoaks District Commander – Chief Inspector Elizabeth Jones
- Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells District Commander – Chief Inspector Stuart Paul