PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)
Police Community Support Officers, also known as a PCSOs, work for Kent Police to help the public and support police officers. The role of a PCSO is to reduce crime, fear and antisocial behaviour in the community.
PCSO’s aim to provide a visible and reassuring presence in the neighbourhood. This means they spend around 80 per cent of their time patrolling their patch on foot or bicycle. They act as a highly visible point of contact and help to deter nuisance crime and anti-social behaviour.
There are currently no PCSOs in the Canterbury Area, with their role awaiting a formal review by Kent Police. PLEASE KEEP REPORTING INCIDENTS TO THE POLICE EITHER ONLINE AT WWW.KENT.POLICE.UK OR BY TELEPHONING 101. For all emergencies dial 999.
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101 Police Non-Emergency Number
101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police – when it’s less urgent than a 999 call. 101 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
When to call 101? You should call 101 to report less urgent crime and disorder or to speak to your local officers.
For example, you should call 101 if:
- your car has been stolen
- your property has been damaged
- you suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
Or to:
- report a minor traffic collision
- give the police information about crime in your area
- speak to the police about a general enquiry
All police non-emergency contact numbers are ‘101’ no matter where you are in the country or which force is required.
Country Eye
Country Eye is a partnership between the rural community, Kent Police and Neighbourhood Watch.
The aim of the partnership is to help reduce crime and the fear of crime by involving all members of the community and protecting those who are most vulnerable. Membership is open to individuals, businesses or community organisations.
Country Eye is administered locally in each of the six Kent Police areas by the local Neighbourhood Watch liaison officers. They are supported by volunteers. Information is circulated daily to all participating groups.
Joint Working
The police cannot work in isolation. Country Eye promotes the sharing of information and the gathering of crime-related intelligence. This is achieved by using modern communication methods and the co-operation of Country Eye’s many rural partners.
These include:
- landowners
- parish councils
- libraries
- schools
- river and waterway organisations
- horse watch
- wildlife organisations
- post offices
- local businesses
- rural churches
Download the new Country Eye App at https://countryeye.co.uk/. To read more about the App click the link: Country Eye Description.
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