As part of my five-point plan to tackle antisocial behaviour, I agreed to work with Kent Police, the Home Office and our excellent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott to increase police officers on our streets.
I am delighted to hear that that latest Budget proposals will see police numbers in Kent rise by another 145 officers by March 2022, bringing the total to 3,970.
The figures are hugely encouraging and will mean more police officers can be assigned to local schools, Kent Police's gangs and county lines teams and improved crime investigations and visibility.
If you have suggestions for where we need more police in our area, please do get in touch.