Essex residents are being urged to share their experiences of fraud in a survey launched this week.

The Multi Agency Approach to Fraud (MAAF), a partnership supported by grant funding from the PFCC,  has launched a survey to help focus resources on fraud issues.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “A key priority in the PFCC Police and Crime Plan 2024-2028 is to ensure vulnerable people are protected.

“We always aim to safeguard vulnerable people to prevent them becoming repeat victims of fraud and the way to achieve this aim is through partnership and collaboration.

“By reporting fraud and completing this anonymous survey, you can help us identify criminals and give us a vital intelligence picture to further create safe communities across Essex, the bedrock on which we build prosperity and wellbeing for all.”

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst spoke live on air on BBC Essex on Friday 2nd May, reassuring the public about the rigorous vetting process in place for all Essex Police staff and officers.

The PFCC spoke after a judge at Ipswich Crown Court jailed a former Essex Police officer for four and-a-half years after the man admitted a series of online child sexual offences.

The PFCC spoke to presenter Sonia Watson on the BBC Essex early morning show and you can listen to the whole show here, with the PFCC speaking at 1 hour 10 minutes into the show: Sonia Watson - 02/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

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All residents of Harlow district invited to annual PFCC Public Meeting

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is inviting residents from across the Harlow district to attend a public meeting to learn more about crime and community safety in their area.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday 6th May at Passmores Academy, Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM18 6JH, starting at 7pm to 8pm.

“Being able to hear directly from local communities is essential,” said Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

“This meeting is a valuable opportunity to understand your concerns and ensure we are working together to make Harlow a safer district.”

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