A NEW model of policing in Essex with “local policing teams” has been launched – with 500 officers moved “to work under the direct control of local police commanders.” Each… read more →
ESSEX Police has been given six months to ensure that all officers are given training in crime recording, following an HM Inspectorate of Constabulary inspection. The force was examined along… read more →
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling on Home Secretary Theresa May to allow widows of police officers who die in service to keep their spouse’s pension if they… read more →
AN “INCREDIBLY important day for the families of police officers” is how this year’s National Police Memorial Day has been described by the event’s founder. There are less than two months… read more →
TASER was used 152 times by Essex Police officers in 2013 – which is a Taser use per 100 officers of five, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Overall… read more →
POLICE officers in the new 2015 police pension scheme will be able to retire from the service aged 55 with actuarial reduction, the national federation has announced. Leatherhead has announced that… read more →
POLICE staff across the country could strike unless they are awarded a three per cent pay rise or £500 – whichever is greater. UNISON is to consult its members on the… read more →
PEOPLE in England and Wales believe motoring offences are going unpunished because of a lack of police officers on the road, a survey has shown. Forty per cent of drivers… read more →
OFFICERS have warned that a new breed of police inspector – that can fast track up the ranks in just three years – will struggle to gain the respect of… read more →
THIRTEEN people have been selected for the direct entry programme that will see police officers parachuted into the superintendent rank for the first time. The successful applicants have been recommended… read more →