00:00Do you know what it feels like as a woman to walk somewhere on their own and have a man
00:05stop and stare at them and have absolutely no idea what they're going to do?
00:10As the nights get warmer and longer, residents stay out later, especially as World Cup matches draw crowds to pubs
00:18until late at night.
00:19But how do we keep women and girls safe during summer?
00:24I've had a report that you've sexually assaulted a girl, okay? So at this moment I'm afraid you're under arrest.
00:29Do you want to say, if you want to make sure you have questions, something you should lay in line
00:33in court.
00:33Kent police have boosted plainclothes patrols in busy areas on the lookout for any predatory or suspicious behaviour.
00:42These so-called proactive patrols aim to stop suspicious activity before it escalates.
00:49Two people that were working that night, so it's not just one person, it's not word against word, it's two
00:53people that have called us multiple times because they felt intimidated by you.
00:58Superintendent Eleanor Hall said our offices are trained to identify individuals who may be seeking to take advantage of women
01:05out enjoying themselves in pubs and clubs.
01:07An early intervention when suspicious or inappropriate activity is spotted can prevent a crime taking place and safeguard potential victims.
01:16The proactive work will continue throughout the summer.
01:20My advice to anyone seeking to exploit vulnerable women or girls is to think again.
01:25Our plainclothes officers may be watching you and you will be arrested for any offences that are identified.
01:33Megan Shaw for Kame TV.
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