The Kent Agreement - Safer and Stronger Communities
Block 2
Overview
A number of the outcomes in Block 2 are community safety
based and reflect national public service agreements
while others reflect LPSA targets. Delivery of all these
outcomes will be complex involving national agencies,
county wide bodies and Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships at local level.
'Building
Safer Communities Together' published by the
Home Office recognises that community safety is not
just a matter for the police service but for the community
as a whole, through encouraging individual participation.
It is an issue that goes beyond crime and touches wider
issues affecting the quality of life for individuals
and communities. This translates into a local context
through the Local Area Agreement (LAA). The outcomes
within this block give the opportunity to work with
partners to create a safe, strong and cohesive environment
for everyone in Kent. A place where residents feel protected
by a visible and accessible police service and where
the people of Kent, can achieve economic prosperity
and enjoy the highest possible quality of life in the
best possible environment making Kent a great place
to live and work.
Outcomes
| 9. |
To make Kent a safer place in which to work, live
and travel. (Safe Kent) |
| 10. |
To reduce crime by 15%. |
| 11. |
To reduce the harm caused by substance misuse
(especially alcohol and drugs), including substantially
increasing the number of drug misusing offenders
entering treatment through the Criminal Justice
System. |
| 12. |
To reassure the public by reducing the fear of
crime and anti- social behaviour and by improving
public confidence in the Criminal Justice System. |
| 14. |
Cleaner and greener public spaces. (Clean Kent) |
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