THEY ran in all weathers. At all times day and night. Two miles a day for 125 days in memory of PC Nicola Hughes. And the police officers, community support… read more →
FAMILY liaison officers have warned they are being stretched to breaking point as cuts to police officer numbers begin to hit this specialist role. There are some 3,500 family liaison… read more →
OVERTIME payments to PCs and sergeants could have disappeared entirely had a proposal made by Tom Winsor been pushed through, it has emerged. Police officials spent a “highly-charged” six-hour meeting… read more →
A MOVE to track external recruits into senior policing roles for the first time – otherwise known as direct entry – is coming into force in England and Wales. A… read more →
THE Code of Ethics – the first national document setting out the standards of professional behaviour for police officers and staff – is being sent to forces this month. It… read more →
THE Essex Police and Crime Commissioner has announced plans “to monitor and review the use of force by Essex Police on a regular basis” following an increase in the use… read more →
TASER use has increased in Essex Police by 52 per cent. There were 152 uses in 2013, compared with 100 in the previous year. Across England and Wales Taser use had… read more →
A TWO minute silence was held to remember police officer Yvonne Fletcher, on the 30th anniversary of her murder. Metropolitan Police commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, said the force are “determined… read more →
PENSIONS, the force and the future of the Federation will all be up for discussion at the Essex Police Federation Open Meeting in May. The meeting will take place on… read more →
WHY is the chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales retiring? Is he leaving a “sinking ship”? What next for the national staff association and the Fed review?… read more →