INCREASING numbers of Essex Police officers are being trained to use Taser and more are carrying it on shifts. In a recent PFEW survey, 80% of Essex officers said they… read more →
A NEW Home Office front line review in policing career and development is ducking the main issues affecting policing today – but officers should still get involved says Essex Police… read more →
ENSURING officers step away from high pressure specialist jobs could be key in protecting their mental health. According to reports, Chelmsford Crown Court recently heard that officers had to seek… read more →
MORE than 9,500 officers across the UK took time off due to stress, anxiety, depression or PSTD in the last year alone – a symptom of them having to ‘do… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation Chairman Steve Taylor says things are moving in the right direction regarding the number of officers policing the county. He hopes the recent precept increase, which will… read more →
HERO officers who tackled terrorists during the London Bridge attack have been awarded the George Medal for gallantry. Met PC Charlie Guenigault and British Transport Police PC Wayne Marques are… read more →
BETTER protection for officers involved in death and serious injury incidents is being looked at by the College of Policing. It’s begun a consultation period on proposed new Post-Incident Procedures… read more →
MEASURES aimed at improving police officer and staff health and wellbeing have been set out in a new document from the Home Office – but cops have questioned why they… read more →
THE way to help police officers with their mental ill health is to encourage them to talk about their feelings, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on wellbeing has said.… read more →