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Today we remember our friend and colleague on the first anniversary of her death.
Julia James was valued by so many and made such an impact within the community. We have held a 2 minute silence today to remember and reflect. We miss Julia everyday.
We will never forget.💙
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Patrols attended to a report of a dog being left in car today in
#Whitstable
for 3 hours. We will force entry to ensure your dog’ s safety! Happy to report the dog was rescued and is now safe and well. CAD: 06-0914 LS
#DogsDieInHotCars
#ThinkDog
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PCSOs out in
#Tankerton
and along the coast. Glad to see the suns out but people are staying in and following government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
#SocialDistancing
#kenttogether
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PC Joe and new officer Taylor from
#lpt1
have just rescued a vulnerable adult from the sea at
#Whitstable
. Wet boots and kit for the rest of the shift. Secamb and family with the man now. 1819refers.
#recruitingnow
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#canterbury
CPT attended
#Whitstable
harbour this afternoon following residents concerns. We directed one male to leave the area, he immediately returned and was abusive so was arrested. He was then found to have multiple NOS canisters on him so further arrested for supply.
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This is Bear, a 15-week old Kent Police puppy. When he gets older he will begin full training but today this good dog was just visiting Canterbury station to get used to seeing people and being in social situations.
#GoodDog
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Glad to see people abiding by the new guidelines from central government. PCs out and about in
#CANTERBURYCITYCENTRE
#stayhomesaveslives
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We've arrested a suspected thief who was seen shining a torch into cars in
#Canterbury
- and one of those was an unmarked police car our officers were sitting in at the time.
Read more here:
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Our officers helped deliver a baby earlier this week after being flagged down at the roadside in
#Canterbury
.
We would like to wish the mother, father and baby well.
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Concern for welfare call, 90 year old female had lost her alarm clock, which she needed to remind her when to take essential medication. PC Dormer brought one for her, job done.
#LPT1
#NotJustCrime
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Our officers will have additional dispersal powers in
#Whitstable
this weekend as part of our ongoing work to disrupt those causing anti-social behaviour in the town.
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A Canterbury PC has recovered a medal which was stolen more than 30 years ago and he will be returning it to its rightful owner.
Full details here...
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After 30 Years' Policing service in both Surrey and Kent Police, PC Mark Rogers , the Town Centre Constable for Herne Bay, retires today. His replacement will be arriving soon. Congratulations Mark and good luck. For careers in Kent Police >
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#CanterburyCPT
along with
@KPTacOps
dogs conducted knife and drug searches at
#Canterbury
East Station as part of Operation Sceptre, a national campaign to tackle knife crime. 1 knife located and drugs seized
#StopKnifeCrime
#KeepCanterburySafe
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#Canterbury
cpt have been on patrol in
#whitstable
this afternoon. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and no issues so far! Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome we have received
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This is the moment three plain clothes police officers arrested a shoplifter during action in
#Canterbury
last week.
He was one of four people arrested on Thursday (11 April) as we continue our working protecting local businesses.
Full details here:
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Officers in
#Canterbury
CSU have seized 9 e-Scooters today. Please remember they are illegal unless part of the
@BirdRide
and
@Kent_cctrial
. Once seized they cannot be reclaimed. Insurance CANNOT be secured for Road Traffic Use on e-Scooters.
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Residents in
#Blean
will see officers in the area today as we investigate an attempted dog theft in Blean Woods yesterday.
Details of the suspect we are seeking and our appeal to witnesses are here...
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Two People have been remanded in custody following a pursuit in
#Canterbury
. Our colleagues from
#LPT1
and
@NPAShq
apprehended the driver and passenger allowing
#LPT5
to secure over 10 separate Charges. An imitation firearm was also seized.
#SaferStreets
RB
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#Whitstable
#PC
out in the High Street currently - he was envied by colleagues for his job in the summer, but not so sure today 🤔
#policingwhatevertheweather
CT
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PCs and PCSOs on Foot Patrol in
#Canterbury
City Centre.
#SocialDistancing
is happening, well done everyone, keep it up.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Officers in
#Canterbury
found this lost dog in the
#Blean
area this morning and have taken her to a local vet.
If you are her owner, please email reception
@wbayvets
.co.uk to reclaim her.
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13 people spoken to so far tonight by our
#communitysafetyunit
officers out in
#Whitstable
, in relation to nuisance vehicles. Attention being paid to the
#harbour
following recent reports of
#antisocialbehaviour
there. CT
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Vehicle made off from
#Canterbury
CPT tonight and after a pursuit driver decamped and ran off but was caught. He failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. Two other vehicles also stopped by us tonight for searches with drugs located in both and occupants dealt with.
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#Canterbury
CPT noticed a sus vehicle parked up last night. No initial grounds to search the driver but we kept an eye on him. As soon as he thought we had left the dealing started. We returned and found drugs plus thousands in cash. Driver arrested and drugs and money seized
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If your McDonalds delivery didn't arrive tonight, we have a confession to make.
We made our very own take away... of the delivery drivers car for driving without insurance. 6 points and a £200 fine for their troubles.
#LPT1
#insurance
#seized
@paulbennettMIB
DO
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Good to see people following the guidelines from central government. PCSOs out and about in
#Whitstable
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Shortly after booking our first two arrests in a second vehicle was stopped by
#Canterbury
CPT and this driver was also found to be wanted on sus assault and possession of a baton so arrested. 100% success rates on stops so far and looking to continue the streak tonight!
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Officers from Canterbury Community Safety Unit have been travelling on local buses following recent reports of criminal damage in
#HerneBay
and
#Whitstable
. Our investigations are continuing in relation to these offences.
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Out and about in
#Whitstable
, very few people around which is great, keep it up.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#SocialDistancing
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@kentpoliceroads
working with
#Canterbury
#communitysafetyunit
today. This vehicle was stopped in
#HerneBay
doing 41 MPH in a 30 MPH limit. Driver issued with a ticket
#fatal4
#speedkills
#slowdown
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Following on from yesterday's patrolling in
#Whitstable
#Canterbury
CPT have been back again throughout the shift. No obvious signs of anyone congregating or causing trouble just people out enjoying themselves. If you see us out feel free to have a chat and discuss any issues
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Town Beat Constable PC Hoffmeister is out on foot patrol this evening in
#HerneBay
. It might be cold but that doesn't stop us being out on patrol
#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
#KeepingHerneBaySafe
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#Canterbury
Community Policing Team seizing another uninsured vehicle.
#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
. Don't drive uninsured. CG
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#LPT1
officers including new officers Taylor and Ashleigh -on patrol in
#whitstable
last night (only briefly got together for this photo) - more of us were patrolling the area throughout the evening - several stop checks made.
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Another great job by PD Clay has seen county lines drugs removed from circulation and a suspected dealer arrested in
#Canterbury
.
He's a top dog!
Full details here...
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Canterbury's Community Safety Unit utilised a metal detector in the area of Herne Bay Memorial Park in order to tackle and deter knife possession.
#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
JDV
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Sus vehicle reported in
#Canterbury
and located by CPT travelling to Ashford. Vehicle stopped and both occupants arrested as they were wanted for high value thefts. A search of the vehicle found further stolen property which was recovered.
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Local
#PC
for
#Whitstable
out and about on his bike today, covering the town and also the seafront and harbour areas CT
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PCSOs out and about in
#whitstable
along the harbour. Not many people around... glad people are following government guidelines
#stayhomesavelives
#thisishowweselfie
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Our officers will have additional dispersal powers in
#Whitstable
this weekend as part of our ongoing work to disrupt those causing anti-social behaviour in the town.
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PCs out in Tankerton,
#Whitstable
. Its nice to see Government Guidance is being followed. Keep it up.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#SocialDistancing
#KentTogether
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PCSOs out and about in
#whitstable
on the beach and in the town for the next few hours, if you see us come and find us
#talktous
#PCSO
#outandabout
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Good to see people following the guidelines from central government. PCSOs out and about in
#CANTERBURYCITYCENTRE
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Local officers have been out on foot in
#HerneBay
and
#Whitstable
today. The better weather has meant we've seen a lot more people out, but please remember we are still in a
#lockdown
and
#Covid
#legislation
is still in place.
#staylocal
#staysafe
#lovewherewework
CT
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Proactive policing from
#LPT5
over night - two males arrested for drug supply offences in
#Canterbury
. One of which made off but was apprehended by patrols following a short foot
#Pursuit
. Cash, drugs and phones seized from the dealers. RB JG
#OffTheStreets
#ProactivePolicing
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3 males seen acting suspiciously by
#CanterburyCPT
were spoken to yesterday. Their stories didn't match up so they were searched. Numerous wraps of crack cocaine and a large amount of cash found on one male. He was believed to have come to
#Canterbury
to deal and so was arrested
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A missing 71-year-old man who was reported missing from
#Canterbury
has been found safe and well.
Thank you to all who shared our appeal and came forward with information.
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PC Rogers, the new Town Centre Constable for
#HerneBay
, has been on foot patrol today. If you see him, stop and chat.
#engagement
#localpolicing
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A county line dealer who was found by police to be travelling to
#Canterbury
to deal class A drugs has been jailed for over four years.
Read more on the case here:
#KeepingCanterburySafe
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#canterbury
cpt and
#whitstable
town centre officers have been out on whitstable sea front this evening. No issues so far. Four males from London picking large amounts of shellfish without a licence were located and made to return what they had taken.
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A man has been charged with 19 offences following a police pursuit ending in
#Canterbury
yesterday (2 January).
Full details here:
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#CanterburyCPT
have been patrolling
#Whitstable
seafront over the weekend and will be there over the Bank holiday. Several groups spoken to so far but very few problems and everyone has been enjoying the sunny weather.
#KeepingWhitstableSafe
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PCSOs on patrol in
#Reculver
No one about, just how we like it. Well done all for following Government guidance.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#thisishowweselfie
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#Canterbury
local
#PCSO
's using local bus routes after recent anti social behaviour and damage JB MC
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PC McMahan and PC Waldock are in Canterbury City Centre today. Come and say hello if you see us.
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In recent weeks we have been working closely with
@StagecoachSE
following reports of damage to buses in
#Whitstable
and
#Canterbury
. This has included officers in plain clothes and uniform travelling on the buses, and following them on their route, which we will continue to do CT
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Well done to Police Dog Boris for helping us arrest a burglary suspect in
#HerneBay
in the early hours of this morning.
Details here:
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Canterbury Community Policing Team have just seized a vehicle for no insurance. One more uninsured vehicle is now off the road!!
#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
#KeepingCanterburySafe
CM
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High visibility patrols are out and about in
#Canterbury
tonight. Here for your safety and reassurance. Bonus special guest
#CapedCrusader
. Come and say hello if you see us about. JH
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Over just two shifts
#canterbury
cpt have seized four uninsured vehicles, arrested one drunk driver and issued tickets for parking on a zebra crossing.We aren't even a traffic team! Please ensure you are road legal
#driveinsured
#RoadSafety
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Wishing PC KIPLING all the very best on his last shift on area before his departure to
@kentpoliceroads
.
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Car stolen in a knifepoint robbery in Herne Bay
@kentpolicecbury
Within 30 minutes, it was stopped by Team 1 in Gravesend. 1 in custody and vehicle recovered to go back to the owner. CAD 04-1432
#Teamwork
BP
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Another night shift, another car off the streets.
#LPT5
on night patrol located a suspicious vehicle in
#Canterbury
. The driver had no licence and no insurance. The car has been seized and the driver reported. RB
#NoLicenceNoCar
#GoodbyeCar
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#Canterbury
CPT saw a male from London suspected to be dealing Class A drugs and detained him for a search. Arrested after Sus heroin and crack located held in his mouth and pockets. A second male arrested following a related search of a flat and more drugs located.
#stopsearch
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#LPT5
have seized a vehicle for no insurance after it had crashed in
#Canterbury
. The driver, who did not have a licence, was also wanted for a serious assault. The driver has been arrested and the investigation continues.
#NightShift
#InsureItOrLoseIt
RB
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Dispersal orders will be in
#Whitstable
and
#HerneBay
this weekend from 7pm tonight (Fri).
Anyone found to be behaving in an antisocial manner risks being moved on by our officers.
#CommunityPolicing
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#Whitstable
local officer is out on foot today along the seafront and the High Street. Please say hello if you see him, but please remember to socially distance and ensure wearing a mask (unless medically exempt). Many thanks CT
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Town beat PCs patrolling local
#ASB
hotspots in
#Whitstable
. Youths dispersed in Cornwallis Circle and also on West Beach.
#StaySafe
#KeepingWhitstableSafe
TR
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Thank you to PC Green and PC Waldock and members of the public who helped detain a violent male in Whitstable this morning
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Call to west beach in
#whitstable
of youths causing anti social behaviour. Youths quickly moved on, seperated and given relevant words of advice CAD 06-0893.
#staysafe
TR
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PCSOs and Officers have been out in communities in
#Canterbury
,
#whitstable
,
#hernebay
and
#Reculver
over the weekend. Glad to say everyone is following government the guidelines.
#StayHomeSavesLives
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Officers & PCSOs from our City Team, together with
@CanterburyBID
,
@Whitefriars_eu
security staff &
@canterburycc
Enforcement Officers are working together so that shoppers can feel reassured that it is safe to come to Canterbury, except for those that want to commit crime !
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#LPT1
enforcing top driving standards. PC Kimm & PC Milroy stopped a foreign registered lorry on the A2,
@Canterbury
with two tyres below the legal tread limit and defective lights, £150 on the spot fine.
@kentpoliceroads
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Canterbury CPT and DSU have today executed a Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant at an address in Herne Bay where two adults have been arrested for Possession With Intent To Supply
#KeepingHerneBaySafe
LT
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#StayHomeSaveLives
#Whitstable
harbour yesterday, Officers patrolling on bikes, nice to see people adhering to government guidance. Thank you all.
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CI Carter out and about on patrol in Canterbury, keeping the people of Canterbury safe!
Happy Christmas to you all!
#canterburysaferstreets
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A 71-year-old man reported missing from
#Canterbury
earlier today (Sunday 15 March), has been found by officers.
Thank you to all who came forward with information which assisted in finding him.
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#Canterbury
CPT saw 2 males in the process of stealing a bike from the rack outside Fenwick's. They got a slight shock seeing us rapidly approaching, dropped the bike and ran. One caught and arrested and one ID'd. Bike recovered and owner can call 101 quoting 14-0756
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Canterbury
#LPT5
out battling the elements. Working alongside our colleagues
@HighwaysSEAST
@KentHighways
on the
#ThanetWay
#A299
. Drive safely! RB 11-0112.
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City Team Canterbury targeting private electric scooters. Reminder private E scooters are illegal to use on public roads and footpaths.
#StayInsured
#EScooters
nw
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PCSOs patrolling
#Whitstable
,
#SocialDistancing
is being adhered to in the main. You should only be out and about if the trip is essential or you are exercising.
Keep it up and we will get through this.
#StayHomeSavelives
#KentTogether
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#PCSO
's,
#CanterburyCPT
and
@kentpolicerural
have taken part in OP Invisible today to combat nuisance off-road motorbikes in the area of Covert Wood in
#Barham
. CM
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#canterbury
#citybeat
officers are out on patrol today in the City Centre. If you see us, please do come and say hello and let us know about any issues in your community.
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The recent good weather has meant a busy Easter weekend in
#Whitstable
. Town Centre PC is patrolling on foot this evening.
#SaferSpring
#KeepingWhitstableSafe
MH
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Canterbury Police Station received a visit from Honey the Wellbeing Dog today, she got plenty of attention and even managed to get involved in a meeting with the Chief Inspector!
#NationalResponsePolicingWeek
#OK9
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A suspicious male walking in the forecourt of a
#Canterbury
car showroom late at night was found to be in possession of various keys for high value vehicles. They had been taken out of the showroom after he forced his way in.
#LPT5
continue the investigation.
#AutomaticArrest
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#StayHomeSaveLives
At
#Swalecliffe
skate park. This is how it should be with social distancing measures in place. Thank you to all those abiding by the rules.
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Officers from
#Canterbury
#Communitysafetyunit
are out in
#Whitstable
this evening in areas where we have had reports of anti-social behaviour and nuisance vehicles. Section59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 gives police powers in some circumstances to seize vehicles causing
#ASB
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#LPT1
top result! With the help of drone officers from
@kentpoliceroads
and PD Lenny officers have arrested a person for domestic related witness intimidation and assault. Domestic violence will never be tolerated. You can run, you can hide, but, we will catch you.
#DomesticAbuse
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#PCSO
's have been out in rural areas today, not many people about, I guess there is snow place like home!
#StaySafe
#StayHome
#Canterbury
CM
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As we start Stage 2 of the COVID roadmap, Officers, PCSOs and partners from
@canterburycc
enforcement team and
@CanterburyBID
will be in the City keeping you safe.
#KentTogether
#KeepingCanterburySafe
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Our officers have been working with
@canterburycc
@kentfirerescue
@UK_Glaa
and
@STOPTHETRAFFIK
to raise aware of modern slavery in the district
#KeepingCanterburySafe
Full details, including how you can report any concerns, are here...
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Two men have been charged and will appear in court today following an investigation by our County Line and Gangs Team into suspected drug dealing in
#Whitstable
.
Details here...
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SC Hillier has been showing off his muscles today, in this push up challenge, in a noble attempt to raise £1000 for
@PilgrimsHospice
#godavego
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#CanterburyCPT
located a concealed Cannabis farm in
#Canterbury
woodland today. A network of concealed structures, cannabis plants, grow sites, dug in water sources and Ghillie suits were uncovered 1 by 1 with the assistance of our DSU colleagues and their drone and dismantled
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