Matthew Scott Kent PCC: Fair Pay for Police Officers and a New Neighbourhood Policing Model in Kent

Matthew Scott, the re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, discusses his election campaign and the concerns of Kent residents with Bernard Rix. The main priorities for residents were having a visible police presence and ensuring that crimes are investigated. Matthew plans to deliver a new neighbourhood policing model and focus on cutting crime, supporting victims, and building trust. He also discusses his role in procurement and commercial activity, as well as his interest in developing volunteers and specials within Kent and nationally.
Takeaways
Residents in Kent prioritize having a visible police presence and ensuring that crimes are investigated.
Matthew Scott plans to deliver a new neighborhood policing model and focus on cutting crime, supporting victims, and building trust.
He is interested in developing volunteers and specials within Kent and nationally.
Matthew is also involved in procurement and commercial activity to improve efficiency and save costs in policing.
He advocates for proper pay rises for police officers to ensure fair compensation for their work.
Sound Bites
"People were separating out the national from the local."
"Residents want to see a police officer on the beat and have their crimes investigated."
"Building trust is a key part of my campaign."
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