In the year we are set to see a record number of police officers keeping Essex safe, another 62 have been welcomed into our force.

They were welcomed into our policing family at our headquarters in Chelmsford today, Friday 6 May, joining more than 3,500 officers who are protecting and serving our county.

By the end of March 2023, we’ll have 3,755 officers dedicated to helping people, catching criminals and bringing them to justice. That’s 200 more than at the end of March this year and 900 more than in 2016. We will also be recruiting an extra 72 members of police staff to support them. 

We expect to hit our record numbers later this year. This has been made possible by an increase in funding thanks, to support from the public.

Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner becomes Chair of One Maldon District

Maldon District have launched their brand new partnership 'OneMaldon' and chosen Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Jane Gardner to Chair the group. 

This new collaboration between local authorities, voluntary and private sector organisations has been established to create a healthier and prosperous Maldon District. They will be focussing on four key objectives; Place, Prosperity, Community and Safety. 

The partnership will hold meetings to discuss how they can enhance local quality of life, jointly bid and draw down funding for specific services, and link together to come up with strategies and initiatives. 

If you want to have your say on any safety or crime concerns in Maldon, we are holding an online public meeting on Monday the 16th of May, 7pm until 8pm, live on our Facebook page. The viewers will be able to ask questions which will be answered by Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, and senior representatives from Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and Maldon District Council.

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Firefighters' Memorial Day 

On the 4th of May, staff and officers across Essex gathered to observed a one minute's silence, to reflect and honour the sacrifice of our firefighters. Remembering those who have lost their lives in the line of duty whist protecting our communities.

Over 2,300 deaths have been recorded by the Firefighters' Memorial Trust. We acknowledge the bravery and dedication of generations of firefighters, including those that serve us in Essex today.

PFCC People, Partnerships and Prevention Conference 2022

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst’s, ‘People, Partners and Prevention’ conference will be taking place on Tuesday May 24^th 2022 at Colchester Community Jobserve Stadium and we are pleased to confirm the final agenda and list of workshops.

This year the annual conference will be tackling some of the most harmful and impactful issues affecting our society and asking what we can do together to prevent harm in Essex and help make our communities safer for all.

Participants will hear from victims, practitioners, policymakers and academics on a range of topics affecting Essex. They will have the opportunity to challenge and contribute, as well as to participate in a range of interactive workshops covering innovative and cutting-edge approaches to preventing serious harm and violence, and protecting our most vulnerable.

Thank you to those who have already booked their place.  If you haven’t yet done so, you can still register using the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-partnerships-and-prevention-conference-2022-tickets-295094725267

We are strictly limiting places this year and will close the registration once we are at capacity. You can find out more at People, Partnerships and Prevention Conference 2022 - Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner (pfcc.police.uk)

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