Essex Police Dispatch - issue 101
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week: Water safety advice, police recruitment event, protectively mark your property, fraud advice, news and obituaries.
News 29 May to 4 June
Southend: Man arrested following sexual assault
A man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Southend on Thursday, 1 June. Read more.
Loughton: Serious assault on Valley Hill
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Loughton on Friday, where a man was driven at. Read more.
Chelmsford: Teen charged with sexual assault
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a sexual assault which happened at around 3.30pm on Sunday 28 May between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, Chelmsford. Read more.
Colchester: Investigation into deaths of two people
Specialist detectives are investigating the deaths of two people found inside an address in Colchester. Read more.
Epping Forest: Unlicensed driver jailed for causing girlfriend's death
Nathan Towers, 33, was sentenced to four years and three months in jail after admitting to leaving his fatally injured girlfriend, Jess Waterman, 20, behind in the car he was driving after it crashed in Houblons Hill, Epping, on 19 February 2022. Read more.
Celebrating our volunteers’ valuable contribution to policing our communities
Thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you? Read more.
Witham: Further appeal following fatal collision
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Witham earlier this month are appealing for anyone saw the incident, but has yet to speak to us, to come forward. Read more.
Canvey Island: Two arrested during warrant
Two men have been arrested and drugs and money seized during a warrant on Canvey Island. Read more.
Aveley: Two arrested following serious collision
Two people have been arrested following a collision in Aveley which left a man seriously injured. Read more.
Grays: Man jailed for cannabis production
Officers found a cannabis farm when they executed a warrant at a house in the town. Read more.
Harlow: Man jailed over indecent images
Harlow man Alex Wood jailed over indecent images after work by Police Online Investigation Team. Read more.
Chelmsford: Criminal Behaviour Order for persistent beggar
Persistent beggar who blocked restaurant drive-through is made subject of Criminal Behaviour Order for three years. Read more.
Water safety
If you’re drawn to the coast with the warmer weather and thinking of going out on the water, check out the local waterway byelaws and personal watercraft code of conduct beforehand. Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Make your mark
Property marking deters thieves and aids in prosecutions. We would recommend marking any item that is of value to you either financially or sentimentally.
For more information on how property marking works, the different methods you can use, the recommended items to mark and how to register them for free, visit our website.
Be fraud smart
Planning a holiday or short break?
If something looks too good to be true it probably is. Stay scam savvy by reading online reviews from reputable sources before making any bookings.
You can also confirm if an accommodation really exists by verifying the address through web searches and online maps.
Check that your travel company is a member of a trade body e.g. ATOL
For more fraud prevention advice head to our website.
Careers at Essex Police
Police Staff jobs
Technical Surveillance Officer £36,177 to £38,856
Business Services Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
PND & Caught on Camera Officer £23,100 to £27,171
Digital Forensics Technicians £26,439 to £30,657
Environmental Officer £31,434 to £33,348
Service Delivery Analyst £26,439 to £30,657
Service and Parts Co-ordinator £28,530 to £30,375
Senior Digital Forensic Technicians £28,851 to £33,843
Campaigns and Events Officer £36,177 to £38,856
Licensing Clerk £21,432 to £22,677
Detention Officers £21,135 to £23,406
Resolution Centre Investigator £28,299 to £32,754
Contact Handler (full time) £27,279 - £32,754
Contact Handler (part time) £16,103 per annum
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
Event: interested in a career in policing?
Our Recruitment Team will be at the Rice and Spice Festival in Colchester High Street on 24 June from 12 noon. Come along or send a friend who’s interested in becoming a police officer. We’ve got over 300 job roles plus our Detective Pathway or a huge range of specialisms as a member of our Policing Staff (see current vacancies above). Read more.
This week we remember
William Henry Heap
William Henry Heap served with Essex County Constabulary from December 21, 1937. Prior to that he served in the Welsh Guards from 11 January 1934 to 4 December 1937. He was commended by the Chief Constable for 'the diligent manner in which he pursued his enquiries in connection with a series of cases of breaking and entering'. On 1 December 1939 William was recalled to his former regiment. He was killed in action on Saturday 10 June 1944.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
Obituaries
Sue Harrison
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Assistant Chief Constable Sue Harrison who passed away on Wednesday 31 May after battling stage 4 cancer. We do not have any details of the funeral as yet, but will update the web page as soon as we know more.
Graham Anderson
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Graham Anderson who retired as a Constable in 1994 and served at Witham, Colchester, Grays, South Ockendon, Birch, Copford, Braintree & Gt. Dunmow. He leaves a widow Patricia. He passed away on 8 April 2023 aged 79 years.
John Broad
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague John Broad who retired as a Detective Constable in 2013 and served at CIU, Intelligence Unit, Special Branch, Chelmsford Special Branch Stansted Airport, Mobile Support Division, West Chigwell & Harlow Traffic. He passed away on 29 December 2022 aged 60 years.
Patrick White
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Patrick White who retired as an Inspector in 2013 and served at Colchester, Dunmow and Braintree. He passed away on the 18th May 2023 aged 64 years.
If I’m right in reading your obits correctly, I knew John Broad, and his mother, Maura. I would appreciate knowing details and date of his funeral, if possible, please?