Kent Police (UK) Snapshot
Our mission is to provide a high-quality policing service delivered with absolute integrity, support and protect victims, catch criminals and solve crime
Our commitment
We will deliver the core elements of policing to the highest standards - responding to contact from the public, preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, investigating and solving crime, and relentlessly pursuing those who commit crime. In doing so we will:
- be accessible and visible
- listen and talk to all communities and ensure the public can have trust and confidence in Kent Police in all that we do
- ensure Neighbourhood Policing remains the bedrock of our service to the public, with locally-based named police officers for every ward in Kent
Our priorities
- we will respond appropriately and effectively to all contact from our public, always prioritising our response when there is the greatest urgency, risk of harm and vulnerability
- we will focus on solving crimes through thorough investigations, and the relentless pursuit of criminals
- we will support and protect those that are victims and witnesses of crime, explaining our actions and - keeping them informed of progress
- we will have a clear focus on preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as stopping offenders from causing harm to our public and our communities
- we will have a relentless focus on eradicating violence against women and girls
Our values
- we will always act professionally and with integrity, behaving in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behaviour.
- we will treat everyone with dignity and respect, without prejudice, whatever the circumstances
- we will not discriminate or abuse our position of trust and authority in society and will actively pursue those that do
- we will respect and support each other
- we will proactively root out racism, misogyny and sexism in our force
- we will ensure colleagues feel valued, included, and confident to be themselves in the workplace, and that our force is representative of the communities we serve.
Our commitment
We will deliver the core elements of policing to the highest standards - responding to contact from the public, preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, investigating and solving crime, and relentlessly pursuing those who commit crime. In doing so we will:
- be accessible and visible
- listen and talk to all communities and ensure the public can have trust and confidence in Kent Police in all that we do
- ensure Neighbourhood Policing remains the bedrock of our service to the public, with locally-based named police officers for every ward in Kent
Our priorities
- we will respond appropriately and effectively to all contact from our public, always prioritising our response when there is the greatest urgency, risk of harm and vulnerability
- we will focus on solving crimes through thorough investigations, and the relentless pursuit of criminals
- we will support and protect those that are victims and witnesses of crime, explaining our actions and - keeping them informed of progress
- we will have a clear focus on preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as stopping offenders from causing harm to our public and our communities
- we will have a relentless focus on eradicating violence against women and girls
Our values
- we will always act professionally and with integrity, behaving in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behaviour.
- we will treat everyone with dignity and respect, without prejudice, whatever the circumstances
- we will not discriminate or abuse our position of trust and authority in society and will actively pursue those that do
- we will respect and support each other
- we will proactively root out racism, misogyny and sexism in our force
- we will ensure colleagues feel valued, included, and confident to be themselves in the workplace, and that our force is representative of the communities we serve.
As one of Kent’s largest employers, we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. People join from all kinds of backgrounds, bringing a variety of skills and experience. As well as frontline officers, we employ police staff and volunteers who carry out vital work such as answering emergency calls, forensics, working within finance or harnessing the latest advancements in technology.
We are responsible for policing 1,433 square miles and approximately 1.8 million inhabitants of Kent. We are a unique force in that we also operate a station outside of the UK, in Coquelles, France. The force is supported by the National Police Air Service, and we have a number of qualified drone pilots. We continue to push the boundaries for innovation and transformation with both technology and creative policing models, providing a unique platform for anyone wishing to take their career to new heights.
We are responsible for policing 1,433 square miles and approximately 1.8 million inhabitants of Kent. We are a unique force in that we also operate a station outside of the UK, in Coquelles, France. The force is supported by the National Police Air Service, and we have a number of qualified drone pilots. We continue to push the boundaries for innovation and transformation with both technology and creative policing models, providing a unique platform for anyone wishing to take their career to new heights.
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