HM CHIEF Inspector of Constabulary Tom Winsor risked the wrath of police officers by wearing a uniform at National Police Memorial Day. Mr Winsor wore an HMIC “ceremonial uniform” to… read more →
THE chairman of Essex Police Federation has said he “totally disagrees” with direct entry into the service’s senior ranks – as new entrants will have no operational experience. Mark Smith… read more →
DOES Essex Police have enough officers? Will compulsory severance be an option for the force? Are police officers properly paid? EssexFedFocus spoke to chief constable Stephen Kavanagh to answer these… read more →
THE Chief Constable of Essex Police has vowed to give his backing to officers acting as emergency ambulances – even if the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates their actions. Stephen… read more →
AN ESSEX Police officer shot dead when he tackled a gunman in the street near his home has posthumously been given a national bravery award. PC Ian Dibell, 41, was… read more →
THE Government has announced that 20 people from outside the police will be able to join it at the rank of superintendent each year, and a further 80 at inspector… read more →
PRINCE Charles led the congregation at the tenth National Police Memorial Day in Wales. The event’s patron, the Prince joined around 1,500 police officers of all ranks, politicians and families… read more →
FOUR out of five police officers in North Yorkshire have described themselves as having low morale. A survey carried out by North Yorkshire Police Federation found that officer morale has… read more →
A RETIRED general will lead an inquiry into whether the Association of Chief Police Officers is fit for purpose. Sir Nick Parker will examine the work of ACPO – led… read more →
POLITICIANS and police officers gathered in Westminster to celebrate the life of an “outstanding” officer and Federation chairman at an event dedicated to his memory. The inaugural Paul McKeever Memorial… read more →