POLICE officers are still spending more than an hour a day dealing with mental health incidents. Theresa May promised to “finally sort out the enormous amount of police time spent… read more →
ESSEX police and crime commissioner Nick Alston is looking to reduce the demands placed on officers dealing with drink and drug abusers. Mr Alston (pictured) has pledged to ensure a… read more →
POLICE officers involved in high-speed pursuits are being left vulnerable to prosecution for dangerous driving, Essex Police Federation has warned. Concerns were raised following the case of PC James Holden,… read more →
ESSEX Police is looking at creating a memorial to honour PC Ian Dibell, who was killed as he tried to tackle a gunman in Clacton-on-Sea last July. Assistant Chief Constable… read more →
THE death of Essex Police PC Ian Dibell, who was shot dead as he tried to wrestle an antique weapon from a gunman, was recorded as an “unlawful killing”. HM… read more →
OFFICERS have been advised to speak to the Police Federation if they are called to an interview with the Independent Police Complaints Commission as a police witness. As of March… read more →
FEDERATION members will have the opportunity to quiz the new Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh during his first week at the force at Essex Joint Branch Board’s annual open meeting. The… read more →
WAS the Police Federation of England and Wales disappointed with the turnout for the industrial rights ballot? Why did more officers not vote? Steve Williams, chairman of the Police Federation… read more →
CHIEF constables have said they will support officers acting as ambulances should a casualty die while being transported to hospital by police. Mark Smith, chairman of Essex Police Federation, has… read more →
OFFICERS have been warned to check with supervisors if they are unsure about the rules on using police information systems – or face misconduct proceedings. Andy Hastings, Essex Police Federation’s… read more →