Recorded crime in the county fell by 6,617 , or 6.2 per cent between April 2007 and January 2008, compared with the same period the previous year. That means many fewer victims in Essex …

These are all priorities that we have set to tackle during 2008 and beyond and I really believe that, by working together with our communities and partners, we are in a strong position to achieve …

A three-year strategy has been adopted for 2008-11, which commits the force to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour still further as well as delivering a high-quality service to the people …

The three-year deal – backdated to September 1, 2008 – will run through to August 31, 2011. It ensures that all UK police officers will receive annual rises of 2.65 per cent, 2.6 per cent and …

As a result of employees’ hard work, Essex Police achieved its best customer satisfaction results during the first quarter of 2008 (April to June). It also has achieved the best results for how …

Not only were the lights damaged, a road sign and a keep-left bollard were also demolished. THIEVES didn’t quite get the festive message when they stole a sheep just three days before …

We are already negotiating for the 2008/09 police pay award. We need to know there will be true negotiation at the Police Negotiating Board, and that the process is not just a sham with the …

FOLLOWING successful participation at Pride 2008 in Brighton last month, members of Nexus and other areas of the force were looking forward to Chelmsford Pride this month.

According to a recent Home Office statistical bulletin, in the 12 months to September 2008, Essex Police increased its police officer numbers by 58. This 1.7 per cent rise is the seventh highest …

The year 2008 was our busiest ever and 2009 looks as though it will be no less challenging. Your interests have been successfully represented at employment tribunals, disci -plinary hearings, …