Drop in crime figures hides levels of domestic abuse
Serious levels of domestic and child abuse are hiding behind a huge decrease in crime that has come about since
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Crime commissioner under fire for political campaigning
The crime commissioner for Essex has come under fire for political campaigning in Southend, despite his insistence that it is
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Extra government funding for police welcomed
Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and national lead for police finance has welcomed the announcement of
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Celebrating 25 years of Essex County Neighbourhood Watch Association
The Essex Neighbourhood Watch Association is celebrating 25 years of helping to make the county safer. The Association was created
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Fire service inspection “good” next time says commissioner
Essex Fire and Rescue Service can expected to be rated ‘good’ at its next inspection – the county’s Police, Fire,
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Essex Crime Commissioner would “pause” police communications project until 5G works
The head of police budgeting in Essex has said he would wait until 5G works have been completed before spending
Read moreSurvey tests appetite for increase in policing tax
Residents are being asked whether they would be prepared to pay more for extra policing in Essex. Roger Hirst, who
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Crime commissioner asks for your opinion on police precept
What are your thoughts on paying for policing in Essex? Do you want more investment in the police service and
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service rated good at responding to emergencies by inspectorate
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its report into Essex County Fire and
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Female recruitment ‘core’ to Essex Fire Service’s cultural change
Just 37 women are working as front line fire fighters in Essex compared to a total of 625 – a
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