ESSEX Police is likely to sign up with a national programme aiming to improve the mental health and wellbeing of police officers. The nine-point plan was launched last month to… read more →
THE permanent Police Memorial to fallen officer PC Dave Phillips, of Merseyside Police, was unveiled in October. The Memorial Service – which was attended by the Phillips family – saw… read more →
DETECTIVE Inspector Steven Nelson, of Essex Police, has jointly won the national Services to Detectives Award at the Annual Detectives Awards. DI Steven Nelson – pictured centre – was recognised… read more →
A NEWLY-qualified detective from Basildon has been named Essex’s Police Officer of the Year in the force’s awards this month. PC Tiffany Jennings, of the Basildon Child Abuse Investigation Team,… read more →
POLICE officers must ensure they contact their Federation representatives if ever they are involved in an incident in which a member of the public is killed or seriously injured. Forces… read more →
POLICE officers must ensure they are aware of post-incident procedures in case they are involved in a situation in which someone loses their life or is seriously injured. PIP is… read more →
ESSEX Police officers are at breaking point as crime continues to rise and officer numbers fall. Crime in Essex has gone up by 9% in the past year, with Essex… read more →
NEW Home Office regulations will allow police to use body-worn video to record interviews with suspects, under plans being consulted on. The police service can already use evidence captured by… read more →
ENSURING officers are able to take their rest days, adhering to the proper working week and maintaining decent shift patterns could help to restore morale amongst detectives, Essex Police Federation… read more →
MORE than half of detectives say Police Cuts have had a “huge impact” on their morale – while more than a quarter said their physical and mental health has been… read more →