Police and Crime Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matthew Scott
Matthew Scott's podcast talking about local and national Policing and Crime issues. Featuring question and answer sessions, news reviews, opinions, events and interviews from around Kent and the UK.
In episode 3 we discuss the Conservative Party leadership elections, the timetable and prospective candidates. At the time of recording (Thursday) there were three on the ballot paper but we know there’ll be more!
In episode two, we continue our discussion on the future of the Conservative Party and its leadership, discussing votes at 16 as a possible problem for the party.
Matthew Scott, Lisa Townsend, Donna Jone and Matthew Barber, four Conservative Police and Crime Commissioners discuss the election results and what this means for the Party – and they don’t hold back. Subscribe to Putting Things Right from ReBuild, the new think tank that will put forward positive and pragmatic ideas to rebuild our party […]
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
Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is back with his Police and Crime Podcast after a hiatus. This episode looks at
✔️ Public contact with Kent Police ✔️ Mental health and policing ✔️ Volunteers week ✔️ Rural crime in Kent ✔️ Your questions from Nextdoor
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Apple, Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner will be back more regularly with news, views, interviews and your questions.
And I say it again - The Met Police aren’t going to stop dealing with mental health calls!
Get all the links for this episode at http://matthewscott.org.uk/series/pod
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
In this episode I discuss the letter signed by 16 PCCs who are concerned about the Police degrees programme, and the solutions we have come up with. And I chat to Ashford councillor Peter Feacey about the town’s volunteer centre.
All the podcast links and social media can be found at www.linktr.ee/matthewinkent
MakingKentSafer | @matthewinkent
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 the pitch - you can vote for it! Visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRcmiGPh7ulZKG7oKVYyfQ and like all the videos you support. And subscribe to get all the latest policy pitches as they come through.
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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 the pitch - you can vote for it! Visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRcmiGPh7ulZKG7oKVYyfQ and like all the videos you support. And subscribe to get all the latest policy pitches as they come through.
Follow us on Twitter via @ukbrightideas too.
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 you support. And subscribe to get all the latest policy pitches as they come through.
Follow us on Twitter via @ukbrightideas too.
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 support. And subscribe to get all the latest policy pitches as they come through.
Follow us on Twitter via @ukbrightideas too.
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 of DAVSS (www.davss.org.uk)
Mark Brooks OBE, Chair of Mankind Initiative (www.mankind.org.uk)
Jacqui McHugh, Director of Restorative Solutions (www.rjkent.org.uk)
You’ll also hear their ideas for what they’d change at a national level.
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 OK - there's help available if you need it.
Samaritans: 116 123
South Kent Mind: www.southkentmind.org
Dads Unlimited: www.dadsunltd.org.uk
Childline: www.childline.org.uk
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.
Matthew has a great conversation with Devon and Cornwall PCC Alison Hernandez about her role and experiences, the programmes she’s working on and more.
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.