ESSEX Police have awarded seven officers with a Chief Constable’s commendation, recognising their professionalism and bravery for the force. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh opened the ceremony. He said: “The officers… read more →
ESSEX officers deserve a pay rise as the ‘cost of living is not reflected in what we are paid’ according to Essex Police Federation. Federation Chairman Steve Taylor is backing… read more →
STEVE Taylor, Chairman of Essex Police Federation, said the incidents in question didn’t involve any of his members. However, he added: “As the Deputy Chief Constable is in charge of… read more →
TRIBUTES have been paid to a South Yorkshire Police officer who died on duty on Christmas Day. PC Dave Fields – a married father of two – was responding to… read more →
TACKLING demand and capacity in policing is one of the most immediate and direct methods to making a difference in preventing poor mental health and wellbeing. That was the message… read more →
THE new policing watchdog established in January must make sure investigations take place quickly, Essex Police Federation has said. The Independent Police Complaints Commission was disbanded at the beginning of… read more →
TOUGHER sentences must be handed down to people who use their cars as weapons and drive at officers, Essex Police Federation has said. Instances in the county are on the increase,… read more →
THE only thing that can protect police officers from the host of mental illness they are experiencing is more cash, Essex Police Federation has said. Chairman Steve Taylor was speaking… read more →
A BRAVE Essex Detective saved a woman’s life while on his way home from a late shift. DC Dave Smith was on his way home from his shift in January… read more →
ESSEX Police is now so short of frontline police officers that an extra 150 police officers promised is only a small step in the right direction. Essex Police had 3,606… read more →