The £18,000 starting salary for new police apprenticeships is not enough and is of ‘real concern’ given the basic cost of living in Essex. Essex Police Federation Chairman Steve Taylor… read more →
NEW figures showing that 756 Essex Police Officers were assaulted last year offers an ‘accurate picture’ of what they are put through on duty, says Essex Police Federation. The continuing… read more →
ESSEX police officers were among six people commended for their bravery and dedication by Essex Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh. Inspector Emma Matthews was awarded for her dedication, tenacity and professionalism… read more →
THE Independent Office for Police Conduct is taking too long to resolve cases, leaving officers ‘toiling under the yolk’ of investigations. Steve Taylor, Essex Police Federation Chairman has called the… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation is upping a campaign to ensure officers know their rights around working hours and conditions. It’s running polls as part of an internal ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign… read more →
THE new Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, outlines his vision for the organisation and what he will be tackling as a priority in his… read more →
NEW apprenticeship police officers’ pay could leave them in debt from day one, says the Police Federation of England and Wales. The Government has decided that probationers will start on… read more →
THERE is an upward trend in the number of firearms officers. Home Office Stats have revealed that there are now 6,459 armed officers in England and Wales, compared to 6,012… read more →
COMPLAINTS filed against officers are taking an average of 233 working days to be resolved by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) new figures reveal. The Police Federation of… read more →
POLICE watchdog The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is backing proposals aimed at offering police pursuit drivers more protection in law. Currently, officers’ high level of training and driving… read more →