Kent allocating named officer to every ward as PCSO numbers cut

Headlines

GMP much improved but offender management needs further work - HMICFRS' last inspection took place in 2021 when the force was in special measures, from which it was removed in October 2022.

PSNI opens new 21-cell custody suite - The £15m facility will provide custody provision for the entire north west and is expected to detain an average of between 400 and 500 people each month.

Police Scotland's DCC Designate to retire in the New Year - Recruitment has opened today for the position.

PC who advises fellow officers given award recognition - Officer who became a Federation rep shortly after completing probation recognised for supporting colleagues facing misconduct and sickness issues.

Kent allocating 'named officer' to every ward as PCSO numbers cut

Just over 100 PCSOs will be retained under this new model, which ACC Tracey Harman says is designed to ensure the workforce is 'used in the most operationally effective and efficient way'.

Date - 17th May 2023
By - Cash Boyle

9 Comments

Kent is to move extra officers into neighbourhood policing as part of a new model which will see PCSO numbers cut by more than half. Every ward in the county will have a dedicated named officer under this new model, while the force is also...

Do you have an interesting news story? Contact the newsdesk on 0203 119 3303
or alternatively get in touch via the contact form.