Meridian Chief Constable

The new Chief Constable of Kent, Tim Smith, has insisted he's committed to 'visible neighbourhood policing' despite planned cuts to community support officers.

Tim Smith has been named as the preferred candidate to be appointed as the next chief constable of Kent Police.

Outgoing Chief Constable Alan Pughsley says his ‘proudest achievement’ is leading the force to be ‘one of the best in the land’.