Essex Police Dispatch - issue 76
Essex Police Weekly e-newsletter
This week read about how our police dogs helped school children with their learning, the man jailed for racial abuse, two people charged with Southend murder, the man jailed for 32-years for child abuse, plus advice on how to keep your children safe online and tips on protecting yourself from fraud.
News 5 December to 11 December
Manningtree: Police dogs have pawesome time at local school
Police Dogs and officers visit pupils at Lawford Primary School, in Manningtree to help them learn about jobs that keep our world moving. Read more.
Clacton: Man jailed for 32 years for abusing three children
A man convicted of sexually abusing three children thanks to work by our specialist detectives has been jailed for more than 30 years. Read more.
Southend: Robbery investigation launched
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery on York Road between 11pm on Wednesday 7 December and 12.30am on Thursday 9 December, which left a man with a serious injury. Read more.
Drink driving. Together we can stop it
Essex Police call on public to prevent, persuade and report drink drivers this Christmas. Read more.
Were you impacted by the Dartford River Crossing disruption?
Let us know if you were severely impacted by the disruption to the Dartford Crossing on 17th and 18th October 2022, Read more.
Hutton: Man jailed for racial abuse
A man has been jailed for more than six months after admitting to racially abusing a member of staff at a takeaway in Hutton and causing damage to a police vehicle. Read more.
Southend: Two charged with attempted murder
Two brothers have been charged with two counts of attempted murder as part of an investigation into a serious incident in York Road, Southend, on 11 October. Read more.
Sort your settings
Keeping your child safe online is not always an easy task. New technology, regular updates or upgrades can change how things work, sometimes making it difficult to keep up.
So, to help, we have put together some simple things you can do to make your child’s online devices safer. Find out more on our Sort Your Settings webpage.
North Essex: Three charged with Class A drug supply and exploitation of children
Three men have been charged as part of complex investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in the north of Essex as well as the exploitation of young people. Read more.
Pitsea: Three arrested in weapons investigation
Three teenage boys have been arrested after officers quickly responded to an incident in Pitsea at about 1.20pm yesterday, Sunday 4 December. Read more.
Crime Prevention Advice
Keep your belongings safe
Mobile phones, sat navs, medication and other personal items can be tempting for an opportunistic thieve.
Take them with you or keep them out of site.
For more tips, tricks and insider knowledge on how to stay safe from crime and protect your home, property, shops and community visit our crime prevention advice pages.
Be Fraud Smart
Ten golden rules to prevent fraud
Remember these ten golden rules to help you prevent fraud and beat the scammers.
Be suspicious of all ‘too good to be true’ offers and deals. There are no guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes.
Don’t agree to offers or deals immediately. Insist on time to get independent or legal advice before making a decision.
Don’t hand over money or sign anything until you’ve checked someone’s credentials and their company’s.
Never send money to anyone you don’t know or trust, whether in the UK or abroad, or use methods of payment you’re not comfortable with.
Never give banking or personal details to anyone you don’t know or trust. This information is valuable so make sure you protect it.
Always log on to a website directly rather than clicking on links in an email.
Don’t just rely on glowing testimonials. Find solid, independent evidence of a company’s success.
Always get independent or legal advice if an offer involves money, time or commitment.
If you spot a scam or have been scammed, report it and get help.
Don’t be embarrassed about reporting a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there’s no shame in being deceived. By reporting it, you'll make it more difficult for them to deceive others.
For more information on how you, your family, your friends, neighbours and colleagues can take steps to prevent becoming a victim of fraud, please visit the fraud advice pages on our website.
Careers at Essex Police
Police staff jobs
Detention Officer £21,135 to £23,406.
Closing date 27 January 2023
Geographical Facilities Team Leader £27,432 to £29,331.
Closing date 22 December 2022
Work Placement - HR Resourcing £19,149 to £19,689.
Closing date 19 December 2022
Victim Services Officer £27,432 to £29,331.
Closing date 15 December 2022
Property Officer £21,837 to £24,156.
Closing date 13 December 2022
Geographic Facilities Assistants £20,118 to £21,399.
Closing date 12 December 2022
Resolution Centre Investigator £28,299 to £32,754.
Closing date ongoing
Contact Handler (full time) £27,279 - £32,754.
Closing date ongoing
Contact Handler (part time) £16,103 per annum
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
This week we will remember
William Arthur Goodrick
Read about the career of William Arthur Goodrick who served with Essex County Constabulary from April 1, 1912 and died on December 12, 1914.
William served with the Royal West Kent Regiment before joining Essex Constabulary on April 1, 1912.
Although we can't be certain it is highly probable that William Goodrick, who died on December 12, 1914, was killed as a result of British artillery shells falling short and exploding in trenches held by the 1st Battalion Queen's Own. His body, if ever recovered, was not identified and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.
Gerald Norman Totterdell
Read about the career of Gerald Norman Totterdell who served with Essex County Constabulary from Jan 3, 1939 and died on Dec 17, 1942.
Gerald joined Essex County Constabulary having previously worked as a clerk at Essex County Council in Chelmsford. He was a detective in Clacton when he was called up for service by the Royal Navy in August 1942. His brother Ronald has been in the Navy since he left Trinity Road School aged 16. He had spent three years in China but a near fatal illness forced his return to England. The two obtained a special permit to sail together.
Police Constable Gerald Norman Totterdell was killed on Thursday, 17th December 1942, along with his brother, Leading Telegraphist Ronald Gordon Totterdell, when a German U-boat torpedoed and sunk their 1,350 ton destroyer, H.M.S. Firedrake, in the north Atlantic.