TWO Essex Police officers who helped extinguish a man who had set himself on fire at a petrol station have won a prestigious police bravery award. PC Shane Robinson (left)… read more →
A BODY worn video trial focussing on domestic abuse incidents in Essex has revealed the equipment increased the amount of suspects charged, the College of Policing has said. The trial,… read more →
NATIONAL Police Memorial Day ensures sacrifices by fallen officers and their families left behind are never forgotten, Essex Police Federation has said. Monty Montgomery, Secretary of Essex Police Federation, said… read more →
PRINCE Charles hailed the “exceptional bravery” of officers as he joined the congregation in Northern Ireland for the eleventh National Police Memorial Day. The event’s patron, the Prince joined around… read more →
THE future of 400 police officer posts is hanging in the balance in the Prime Minister’s home force because government cuts “have gone too far”, a Conservative police and crime… read more →
A NEW project is to be carried out to examine the apparently changing levels of public demand on police officer time and how it can be better managed. Researchers and… read more →
COMMUNITY support officers are being used “inappropriately” in forces across England and Wales and are being “drawn into a response style of policing”, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has warned. The watchdog’s… read more →
THE reality of cuts to police budgets means forces must ensure officers’ time is put to best use – and this means prioritising calls they attend, the president of ACPO… read more →
SERVING PCs will have a chance to jump to the inspector rank in just two years under a new fast track to inspector programme launching next month. On October 20… read more →
CHANGES are to be made to pay arrangements for officers who are on restricted duties. Restricted duties are to become known as “limited duties” and draft regulations are to be… read more →