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Last Friday 30th June, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst joined Chief Constable BJ Harrington and the High Sheriff, Charles Bishop in welcoming 71 new officers to Essex Police.
Speaking at the event, Roger said “I am hugely proud of our new officers for stepping forward to do such an important role, providing protection and reassurance across the county.
“In Essex we are continuing to maintain a record high in officer numbers, and this is making a difference. Overall crime has reduced by 2.9% and there are more officers in our communities and specialist teams helping to prevent crime, support victims and protect the vulnerable."
Recruitment is open for PCs, Specials, PCSOs, Contact Management and police staff. Find out about the various routes available to join Essex Police in the link below.
RURAL COMMUNITIES URGED TO SHARE INFORMATION TO HELP TACKLE CRIME
Rural communities in Essex are being urged to come together to share information and tackle crime unique to them.
With three-quarters of Essex classed as rural, crime specific to these areas – ranging from hare coursing, agricultural vehicle theft and burglary to public order and violence – take special consideration from the authorities.
Crimes committed in rural Essex account for 14% of all crime reported in the county.
Delegates at the Essex PFCC Partnership conference, at Colchester Jobserve Community Stadium on June 23rd, heard more about the work taking place to prevent rural crime. Insp Terry Jacobs, of Essex Police, highlighted that while theft, criminal damage and burglary are among the most prevalent crimes in rural areas of Essex, the top reported offences relate to violence and public order.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service goes live with new Control system
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a brand new and modern Control system.
The new system, known as Guardian Command, will be used in the Control Room to improve the Service's response to incidents by making it faster and more effective.
One of the benefits of the new system is that it will be more robust and bring together radio communications with mobilising and management system for audio recording.
The change to the new system comes with specialist new equipment and a video wall in the Control Room, which will assist with effective mobilisation and incident monitoring.
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PFCC Uttlesford Public Meeting 31st August 2023 - venue TBC
PFCC Epping (Ongar) Public Meeting 18th September - venue TBC
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