EALC Police, Fire and Crime e-Bulletin- Week Commencing 15th July 2024

Published on July 18, 2024

Dear Chair, Councillors, Clerks and Partners,

Please find below the latest updates from PFCC, Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service for the week commencing 15th July 2024.

Latest Updates


Have your say on what the Policing and Crime priorities and Fire and Rescue priorities should be for the next four years Following his re-election in May, Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is now consulting on priorities to be included in his Police and Crime Plan 2024 and his Fire and Rescue Plan 2024. The Fire and Rescue Plan sets the strategic direction and priorities for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for the next four years. The Police and Crime Plan sets the priorities for policing and crime in the county and informs Essex Police priorities. Now, all people who live and work in Essex are being asked for their views on priorities for both plans by completing a short four-minute survey. The survey will run from today, Wednesday 17th July, until Sunday 1st September 2024, and can be accessed by clicking below. Roger Hirst, PFCC for Essex, said: “I was honoured to be re-elected as Commissioner for another four years and hard work started immediately on building a new four year strategy for the future of policing and fire and rescue in Essex.” If you would like a hard copy of the survey please contact pfcc@essex.police.uk.

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Essex Police Success in Fight Against Vehicle Theft: 130 Fewer Cars Stolen in Three Months The police have made significant progress in tackling vehicle crime, with a 8.5% decrease in stolen vehicles and a 12-month decline in thefts in Thurrock. Superintendent Shaun Kane, leading the force’s policing response, credits this success to a concerted effort to dismantle organised criminal networks behind vehicle thefts. By utilising specialised teams and intelligence, the force has secured 85 charges for vehicle theft and recovered hundreds of stolen vehicles worth millions of pounds. The police will continue to work with partners and other forces to target cross-border offenders and keep communities safe.

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ECRFS Tiptree Firefighters Recieve Officer Commendations Firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station in Essex have been recognised with Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their bravery and professionalism. The commendations were awarded for their response to a fire at a property in May 2022, where they saved a family of five from a burning building. The firefighters, including Watch Manager Ian Fletcher and Firefighters Jamie Russell, Jack Moore, and Matt Green, received the commendations for their quick thinking and actions during the incident, which involved rescuing the family from the second floor of the property.

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Upcoming Events


Violence & Vulnerability Unit Listening Report On 8^th July, Essex County for Voluntary Youth Services will be launching their latest Listening Report on Young People’s Views Around Knife Crime and Feelings of Safety. This is the fifth year of listening to young people around youth violence and feelings of safety in the community. They are holding a series of area-based webinars where you can hear the findings of the work with young people across Essex. The dates and Teams links are listed below. West Quadrant of Essex, 22^nd July 10.30am- 11.30am North Quadrant of Essex, 23^rd July 10.30am-11.30am Mid Quadrant of Essex, 24^th July 2.30pm-3.30pm South Quadrant of Essex, 25^th July 10.30am-11.30am Southend & Thurrock, 26^th July 10.30am-11.30am

District Engagement Reports


Essex Police Dispatch Newsletter Re-launch Showing the public what we’re doing every day to keep them safe is integral for us. It helps encourage others to report crime as they know our officers and staff will listen and take action to help protect them. Our weekly e-newsletter, Dispatch, is a ‘one stop shop’ for local police news – direct from the source. It offers news, information, and advice. Last month, Essex Police launched a new campaign to let as many people, and different areas in our communities as possible, know about Dispatch. We need your help to spread the word, encourage your staff and networks to sign up. You can find a media pack below; full of content for you to use and details about how to share the content. It’s really easy to subscribe to Dispatch. Just click here and choose a newsletter to sign up to – it’s completely free and easy to unsubscribe if needed. Together let’s make an impact!

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Rural Engagement Team


RET Newsletter June 2024 The Rural Engagement Team (RET) at Essex Police has released their June newsletter. The newsletter highlights the team’s busy schedule, which included attending community events such as the Essex Schools Food and Farming day and summer fairs. The team also provided education and outreach services to children, teaching them about topics like food, farming, and rural issues. Additionally, RET responded to various incidents, including reports of stolen property, unauthorised encampments, and a rifle being used in a nature reserve. Furthermore, the team provided support to local events and operations, including the D-Day 80 parade.

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I hope this message finds you well. Have a great week.

Kind Regards,

Sophie Wolker

Communications & Office Co-ordinator