Kent Police and Crime Commissioner

Chief Constable Tim Smith’s contract to lead Kent Police was to run until December 2027 but under an agreement with PCC Matthew Scott, he will now retire on 28 February after 33 years service with the force and begin a new four year contract to run until December 2029.

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott says three schemes aimed at keeping young people safe have triumphed across the county, helping thousands of children and teenagers in the last year.