Kent PCC: Recent Episodes
Matthew Scott
Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott answers your questions and talks about local and national issues.
I was interviewed by Tony Weaver on SFM today about issues across Swale. We discussed antisocial behaviour, retail theft, dangerous driving and the police budget.
Roger’s appearance at the Home Affairs select committee, alongside NFCC Chair Mark Waddingham. Footage from ParliamentLive.tv
Updates from Matthew on mental health, rural policing, public contact and antisocial behaviour.
Matthew’s statement on Baroness Louise Casey’s report on to institutional racism and misogyny in the Metropolitan Police in London.
In this episode you can learn about Victim Voice – my new initiative to signpost and raise awareness of your rights as a victim of crime and where you can access help. Download the booklet at https://linktr.ee/victimvoice
Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, discusses the search for Kent Police’s next Chief Constable, following the decision of Alan Pughsley QPM to retire. Remember to subscribe and follow this podcast as the search continues.
David Sidwick, the Conservative Candidate for Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, talks about his plans to reduce rural crime with his pitch – Country Watch.
Conservative Candidate for Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson wants to boost police in rural areas by working with parish councils. Could his plan for Gloucestershire police make rural areas safer? For more information about Chris’s campaign for Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner, visit www.facebook.com/chris4glospcc.
Conservative Candidate for Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford talks about his plan to reassure, rebuild and refocus. He wants every crime investigated including burglary and drugs. There’s no such thing as guilt-free drug taking either and wants more action from Avon and Somerset Police – do you agree? If you like … Continue reading "Mark Shelford – reassure, refocus, rebuild"
In the first pitch of the new YouTube series Bright Ideas, Donna Jones suggests a new model to boost visibility and give people greater access to the Police in Hampshire and the Isle of White. Donna is the Conservative Candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner in Hampshire and the Isle of White. If you like … Continue reading "Donna Jones – a new approach to police visibility"
Jay wants to improve engagement with young people in the West Midlands and help keep them safe from crime. He is the Conservative Candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. If you like the pitch – you can vote for it! Visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRcmiGPh7ulZKG7oKVYyfQ and like all the videos … Continue reading "Jay Singh-Sohal – a covenant with young people"
Former Special Constable Festus Akinbusoye has a new plan to address drug and alcohol addiction and reduce the demand on police. He is the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner candidate for Bedfordshire. If you like the pitch – you can vote for it! Visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRcmiGPh7ulZKG7oKVYyfQ and like all the videos you … Continue reading "Festus Akinbusoye – a new approach to addiction"
Domestic abuse and support for victims has been a key focus for PCCs during the lockdown. In this panel discussion, three charities – two from Kent and one national – discuss their experiences, the changes they’ve had to make, the extra demand for their services and what they’ve learned. The panel included: Henu Cummins, CEO … Continue reading "Domestic abuse and the lockdown"
Matthew hosts a panel discussion between Anna McGovern, Chair of Medway Youth Council, Adam Colthorpe of South Kent Mind and Nav Mirza, the founder of Dads Unlimited. We talk about mental health and the impact of lockdown, support for young people, domestic violence, family situations and improvements for the future. It’s OK to not be … Continue reading "Mental health and COVID-19"
Archived episode: Francis Osei-Appiah talks about how he was groomed into joining a gang, his transformation in prison and his work to support young people in Kent.
Archived episode: ICVA Chief Executive Katie Kempen talks to Matthew about the important role played by independent custody visitors and the successful campaigns the organisation has run.
Archived episode: Matthew talks to Dads Unlimited founder Nav Mirza about mental health and being a single dad.
A panel discussion on the future of legislation affecting mental health and policing. Chaired by Matthew Scott, the pane included Kent Police ACC Tony Blaker, Mental Health Trust Chief Executive Helen Greatorex, Amy Herring and Kate Paradine of Women in Prison.