THE College of Policing wants to review the policing rank structure and recognise and reward “advance practitioners.” The organisation has produced an interim review into police leadership where it “outlines… read more →
NEARLY half of UK police officers are so stressed they cannot sleep, a new study has shown. Officers are getting fewer rest days off work, carrying out more night shifts… read more →
FEARS that #CutsHaveConsequences to policing in Essex have been realised – as a new survey shows people are struggling to see Bobbies on the Beat. More than 95 per cent… read more →
CUTS to policing are impacting on communities, was the message from the Police Federation to prospective parliamentary candidates from all parties. Essex Police Federation chairman Mark Smith was at the… read more →
POLICE misconduct and appeal hearings will be made public from 1 May, although it is unlikely they will be broadcast over the internet as previously proposed. Some hearings, or parts… read more →
COURAGEOUS and committed police officers from across Essex were lauded this month as the force celebrated its annual awards ceremony. Officers who rescued residents from burning buildings and who pulled… read more →
ESSEX Police Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh was among those to pay tribute to PC Craig Pledger, a “very popular and respected young officer” who was found dead in Cornwall. Mr… read more →
THE “historic injustice” of widows and widowers of police officers who die on duty losing their pensions should they remarry or cohabit is to be rectified. Chancellor George Osborne used his… read more →
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular police officer who has died after becoming unwell on duty. PC Kevin Stoodley, 41, who was married with children, was on his normal… read more →