Local, Visible and Accessible Policing Saturday, 6 April, 2024 Neighbourhood crime may be down, but it is not yet beaten. Burglary, car theft, drug dealing, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB) disrupt people’s lives. Essex Police have introduced Town Centre Teams, have boosted Community Policing Teams and built the Rural Engagement Team and Business Crime Teams. We must make sure these units are ringfenced and out on patrol in our communities... Opinions
Reducing Drug Driven Violence 5th April 2024 Our three-pronged approach to dealing with drug violence is succeeding in bringing harm down: working with the National Crime Agency to bust international drug... Opinions
Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls 4th April 2024 Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls is a key priority for me as Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner and for Essex Police. We are having some success, with... Opinions
Improving Safety on Our Roads 3rd April 2024 There is more we can do to reduce the number of people killed and injured on our roads. Over the last few years we have worked together with the Safer Essex... Opinions
Protecting Rural and Isolated Areas 2nd April 2024 The establishment of the Rural Engagement and Business Crime Teams, working closely with our rural and business communities in Essex, have created greater... Opinions
Firearms Licensing 1st April 2024 Firearms, Shotgun and Explosives Licencing (FSEL) is an important police function which ensures public safety while allowing legitimate users to go about their... Opinions
Fire & Rescue Service Reform 30th March 2024 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services has lifted the Causes for Concern on Essex County Fire & Rescue Service’s culture and on... Opinions
Encouraging Volunteers and Community Support 29th March 2024 Encouraging Volunteers and Community Support Our support for the Special Constabulary has meant that a large number of residents have come forward as volunteers... Opinions
Cyber Crime, Business Crime and Fraud 28th March 2024 The growth of the internet has seen a surge in crimes against businesses and individuals. Fraud is now the largest single crime type in the country. At the same... Opinions
Emergency Service Collaboration 26th March 2024 As the first area of the country to bring Police and Fire & Rescue Service under joint governance, it was always my vision that closer working between the... Opinions
