AN ESSEX PC who risked his life to save three people trapped in a burning car has been commended by Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh for his bravery. PC Simon Newman,… read more →
ESSEX Police must update its IT infrastructure if body worn cameras are to be properly effective, the force’s Federation has said. In some LPAs cameras are personally issued, while in… read more →
POLICE body cameras can dramatically reduce the number of complaints against officers, new research has suggested. A Cambridge University study showed complaints by members of the public against officers fell… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation has highlighted the important and influential roles of Chief Inspectors in the force – as the Met announced its plans to axe the rank. The London force… read more →
OFFICERS across England and Wales have been left “discernibly concerned” for the future following the Metropolitan Police Service’s decision to axe the rank of chief inspector, the Police Federation has… read more →
A TRAINEE detective has won a national award after securing numerous convictions on the north Essex child sex crime team. Temporary Detective Constable Rachel Moss (pictured right) was named best… read more →
CONSTABLES need to make themselves aware of how competency assessments will affect their pay rises in the coming years. PCs approaching pay point four will have to undertake a competency… read more →
SPIT hoods should be “on the belt of every police officer in Essex and in every custody suite”, the new Chairman of Essex Police Federation has said. Steve Taylor, Chairman… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation met with MP Rebecca Harris at Parliament this month to highlight the escalating problem of officer assaults in the country and county. Steve Taylor, Chairman Elect of… read more →
THE Government must do more to protect police officers from violence on duty, the Police Minister has been told. Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax, led an adjournment debate in the… read more →