You are invited to meet with PC George Brace (Police, PC, Folkestone Neighbourhood beat officer) at a walk-in community engagement surgery at the Hawkinge Community Centre on Friday, 30 January 2026. The session, running from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, serves as an open platform for residents to raise any concerns and learn more about the specific steps being taken to address the issues that affect the local area.
The meeting will be held at the Hawkinge Community Centre on Heron Forstal Avenue, Folkestone (CT18 7FP). Everyone is welcome to attend, and you are encouraged to share this invitation with neighbours or friends who may find the session beneficial. PC Brace is looking forward to meeting residents and discussing the matters that are most important to them.
My Community Voice (MCV) is a specialized communication platform used by Kent Police to connect directly with residents, and a Police Surgery is a specific type of event promoted through that platform. Essentially, a “My Community Voice Police Surgery” is a local meet-up where you can talk to your neighbourhood officers face-to-face.
1. What is My Community Voice?
It is a two-way engagement tool used by Kent Police (and Medway). Unlike standard social media, it is designed for direct, local interaction.
- Direct Alerts: Officers send updates about crime, scams, or events in your specific postcode.
- Two-Way Talk: You can reply to their messages to share information or voice concerns about your neighborhood.
- Customizable: You choose whether to get updates via email, text, or voice message.
2. What is a “Police Surgery”?
A “Surgery” in this context is an informal drop-in session. It is not for medical issues; rather, it’s like a “clinic” for community safety.
- No Appointment Needed: You can just turn up during the scheduled time.
- Face-to-Face: You meet your local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) or Police Officers.
- Locations: Usually held in accessible public spots like libraries, cafes (sometimes called “Coffee with a Cop”), or community centers.
3. What happens at these surgeries?
You can attend a surgery to:
- Report concerns: Talk about local issues like anti-social behavior, speeding, or fly-tipping.
- Get advice: Ask for home security tips, fraud prevention advice, or help with personal safety.
- Get updates: Find out what the police are doing about specific problems in your street or village.
- Private Discussion: If you have a sensitive issue that isn’t an emergency, you can often speak to an officer more discreetly than you could in a public forum.
How to Find One
Since these surgeries are hyper-local, they aren’t always advertised on the main police website. The best way to find out when the next one is happening in your area is to:
- Sign up at the official My Community Voice Kent website.
- Enter your postcode.
- Look for “Alerts” or “Engagement Events” in your inbox or on the portal.
Note: These surgeries are not for reporting crimes in progress. In an emergency, you should always call 999, or use 101 for non-urgent reports that require a formal crime reference number.
Would you like me to help you find the specific sign-up page for your area or explain how to report a non-urgent crime online?