Have you got a few hours to spare during the week?
Kent Police are looking for volunteers to play a new role in community policing.
Could this be you?
As a Community Policing Volunteer (CPV) you’ll work closely with communities and businesses to promote community safety. You'll also identify and support vulnerable people through local engagement and working with partner agencies.
You could be responsible for patrolling a neighborhood, or in a more specific role. You will be supporting the community by;
• Providing reassurance and point of contact in the community.
• Utilising your powers to deal with antisocial behaviour and traffic management.
• Working with them and partners to resolve longer term community problems.
Working closely with regular officers, special constables, PCSO’s and partner agencies to actively seek information and intelligence around criminal activity, disorderly or anti-social behaviour and provide feedback on outcome of police action.
Shifts
You can (but do not have to) serve in an area where or close to where you live, so you already have an understanding of the community issues and key people to network with.
Kent Police are looking for a commitment of 16 hours a month. The core hours they are looking for support from you, are between 7:00am and 11:00pm, 7 days a week. In addition they request your availability to support community events and parades working alongside Police cadets and the Special constabulary.
What they are looking for in you
As a Community Policing Volunteer you will need good communication skills to build trust and confidence in a community, so you can gain vital information and intelligence to build a picture of criminal activity. Being able to listen and manage information sensitively is also important, so you can make accurate and timely electronic submissions of actionable intelligence on criminal activity, anti-social behaviour and vulnerability.
Volunteers information evening
Are you are interested in joining Kent Police as a Community Policing Volunteer? Why not come along to the information evening on Wednesday 13th February 2019 at Kent Police College (Coverdale Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9DW). Doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
There will be the chance to speak to Kent Police staff and the recruitment team so you have all the information you need to start your journey. Registration is required for this event. Complete the form at the link >> http://bit.ly/2SAGmy0 and they will confirm your attendance via Email. You will be required to bring a form of ID with you. Any guests who attend without pre-registering before the commencement of the event may not be granted access.
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