Craig Buchan

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Kent's chief constable says the "vast majority" of his officers love policing despite a survey finding nearly one in five intend to resign in two years or sooner. The Kent Police Federation, which represents 3,800 Kent Police officers, said in May that 54% of the force have low morale, according to its annual pay and morale survey. The survey results revealed 17% of Kent respondents intend to resign within the next two years or as soon as they can.

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Arrests as stolen WW1 plaque found in scrapyardCraig BuchanChrist Church LutonKent Police has returned the recovered plaque to Christ Church Luton in ChathamTwo men have been arrested following the theft of two WW1 plaques from a Kent war memorial, police have said. Kent Police said one of the plaques was recovered from a scrapyard in Essex on Wednesday. The force said it has arrested a 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, both from the Dartford area.

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Chief constable to face questions on romance scamsCraig BuchanBBC/Jack ValpyChief Constable Tim Smith will again face questions live on BBC Radio KentAntisocial behaviour and romance fraud will be among the topics discussed when Kent's chief constable answers questions on BBC Radio Kent. Chief Constable Tim Smith will appear in the hot seat on Thursday, answering presenter Dominic King's questions on his programme live from 10:00 BST.

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Thief jailed for stealing £23k of shoes from lorryCraig BuchanGoogleMichael Tremarco was jailed at Maidstone Crown CourtA man has been jailed after admitting stealing shoes worth nearly £23,000 from a lorry near Gillingham. Michael Tremarco, of St Agnes Drive in Canvey Island, Essex, previously pleaded guilty to theft, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

1 week ago | aol.com | Craig Buchan |South East

A man has been jailed after admitting stealing shoes worth nearly £23,000 from a lorry near Gillingham. Michael Tremarco, of St Agnes Drive in Canvey Island, Essex, previously pleaded guilty to theft, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Kent Police charged the 35-year-old in April after a lorry was stopped in London following a report of the theft at a service station on the M2 in Kent.