Essex Police Annual Report 2022/2023
Record investment and officer numbers revealed in Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner 2022/23 Annual Report.
A record number of officers taking the county force to its largest size in its 184 year history is revealed in the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) 2022/23 Annual Report, published on the 17th November 2023. The report covers the financial year of April 2022 to March 2023.
After the PFCC secured record investment for the service, Essex Police is now the largest it has ever been with 3,755 officers now in the force.
The report also outlines how crime has fallen after a multi-year growth programme was completed in March 2023.
PFCC Roger Hirst said: “Thanks to the extra annual investment of £86m over the last seven years in Essex Police, the Chief Constable has been able to recruit an additional 905 officers. Extra staff and equipment have also been funded so officers are supported while being out and about in our communities."
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Celebrating Restorative Justice Week 2023
Restorative Justice week is taking place between the 19th and 25th November 2023, and aims to raise awareness of the voluntary service that brings together victims and perpetrators to help find a way forward.
Now in its eighth year, the Essex Restorative Mediation Service (ERMS), which is overseen by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, has helped hundreds of victims and harmers find some form of resolution.
ERMS Delivery Manager Abby Hare said: “The Essex Restorative and Mediation Service works with people who have been involved in conflict by using restorative processes.
“It brings offenders and victims together, allowing victims to ask questions and discuss the impact of the crime, while offenders gain an understanding of the harm that’s been caused.”
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Braintree Public Meeting 22nd November 2023
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Braintree Public Meeting Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Residents and businesses from across the whole of Braintree district are invited to find out more about crime and community safety in the district at a public meeting hosted by Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to put their questions and concerns to a panel of experts.
The meeting will take place at Braintree Town Hall, Fairfield Road, Braintree, CM7 3YG on Wednesday 22nd November from 7pm to 8pm and all residents of Braintree district, including people who live in Halstead and Witham and surrounding areas, are invited.
Mr Hirst will be joined on the panel by Chief Inspector Martin Richards of Essex Police, Cllr Mary Cunningham, Chair of Braintree Community Safety Partnership (CSP), and Group Manager Steve Wintrip of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
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Have your say on future funding for Essex Police and Essex Fire and Rescue Service
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is asking county residents for their policing and community safety priorities to identify public appetite for investing more in Essex Police and Essex Fire and Rescue Service.
To hear those views, residents of all ages, in all Essex districts, are asked to complete the PFCC Precept survey for the financial year 2024/25.
You can complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MVKC3H/
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Upcoming PFCC District Public Meetings - everyone welcome - find out more at Events Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
Braintree Public Meeting - 22nd November 7pm to 8pm - venue Braintree Town Hall Fairfield Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3YG
Southend Public Meeting November 27th 2023 Leigh Community Centre 71-73 Elm Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1SP
Colchester Public Meeting December 5th 2023 7-8pm Colchester Town Hall, High Street, Colchester Town Centre.
Thurrock Public Meeting 15th January 2024 7-8pm venue TBC
Uttlesford Public Meeting 25th January 2024 7-8pm Dourdan Pavilion, Great Dunmow.
Brentwood Public Meeting 30th January 2024 7-8pm venue TBC
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