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
Right Care, Right Person 21st March 2024 What is Right Care, Right Person? Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) is an approach designed to ensure that people of all ages, who have health and/or social care... Articles
How We Can Stop Vehicle Theft 18th March 2024 Car theft and motorbike theft have been rising sharply in our county in recent months. This has been fuelled by international supply shortages, the rise in... Articles
Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 12th March 2024 Modern slavery and human trafficking are despicable and wide-ranging crimes that violate a person’s fundamental human rights. Perpetrated by organised criminals... Articles
Supporting our Officers and Staff 20th February 2024 The officers and staff of both Police and Fire & Rescue deserve our thanks and gratitude for the work they do every day, putting themselves at risk in order to... Opinions
Environmental Strategy 1st February 2024 As Emergency Services are funded publicly from Central Government and revenue raised locally, it is vital that they act as leaders in innovation to reduce their... Opinions
£686,000 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Essex 8th March 2021 Essex receives an extra £686,000 to tackle serious violent crime , including knife crime and murder. This investment is part of the £130.5 million funding... Local News
Priti Patel is a Home Secretary really making a difference 22nd November 2020 For those of us who are busy implementing the government’s plans to improve community safety and bolster law and order, the current spat around our outstanding... Articles
Roger Hirst pledges to safeguard the number of Police on Patrol 5th April 2016 ‘There will be no cuts to police numbers’ is a firm promise by the Conservative Candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst. Local News