Kent has improved investigations but lingering issues impacting victims

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Kent has improved investigations but lingering issues impacting victims

The force has also improved how it communicates with communities to identify problems and gather intelligence, as well as how it records information about children or vulnerable adults.

Date - 21st November 2023
By - Cash Boyle

Kent Police still isn't securing appropriate outcomes for victims on a consistent basis but has improved the quality of its investigations, the inspectorate has found. HMICFRS praised the efforts made in this area since its last inspection,...

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