Latest news from PFCC Roger Hirst - 23rd February 2024
PFCC and MP tour police station and view investment in youth outreach on Canvey Island
Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, yesterday joined Rebecca Harris MP to view investment in youth outreach on Canvey Island and tour Canvey Island Police Station.
On Canvey Island the PFCC, through its Violence and Vulnerability Unit, has supported Yellow Door, an independent charity offering information, advice, advocacy, emotional and practical support, education, counselling and activities to young people between 11 and 25.
The PFCC and MP also took the opportunity to tour Canvey Island Police Station and meet a number of officers to discuss policing issues on the island. The PFCC and MP also joined Essex Police in a short patrol of the town before visiting the Jewish Community of Canvey Island synagogue.
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner public meeting programme continues in Castle Point
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst was in Castle Point last night, listening to resident’s concerns around crime and safety.
He was joined on a panel of experts by District Commander Ch/Insp Paul Hogben, Essex Police and Group Manager Justin Benson Ryal, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
Year to date figures show that all crime is down 8.9% in Castle Point, with anti-social behaviour incidents also down by 37.1% and violence against the person down by 10.9%.
Roger Hirst said: “Our public meetings are a great way to hear directly from local communities about any concerns they might have or issues they are experiencing.”
“The meetings are also a great opportunity for us to brief residents on how we are working together with a range of partners to achieve the priorities in both our Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan.”
Topics raised at the meeting included more police visibility, nuisance quad bikes, and reporting of crime and a perceived lack of police response. PFCC Roger Hirst urged the public to always report crime as although in some cases they may not see an immediate response, the information provided is used to build up an intelligence picture, supporting police to plan appropriate targeted interventions and resource deployments. He added that if a crime was in progress or if there was a risk to life members of the public should always call 999.
The closing date for applications is Friday March 1st 2024
Voluntary and community safety groups from across Essex are being urged to apply for a funding boost from the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex’s Community Safety Development Fund.
The £250,000 fund offers grants of up to £20,000 for community projects that help to prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Essex, as well as supporting vulnerable people.
Applications to the fund have to demonstrate that they will make a positive impact on at least one of the Police and Crime Plan or Fire and Rescue Plan priorities.
