Essex Police Dispatch - issue 105
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week: Chief says officers must be paid fairly as 71 new officers took their oaths at passing out ceremony on Friday.
News 26 June to 2 July
Chief: Police officers must be paid fairly
“Police officers must be fairly paid or we risk losing them”
That’s the message from our Chief Constable as 71 new officers took their oaths in preparation for protecting and serving our communities. Read more.
Grays: Investigation launched after boy seriously assaulted
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Grays on Saturday night. Read more.
A13: Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision
We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A13 a the Pitsea flyover on Saturday afternoon. Read more.
Westcliff: Man admits killing Dave Peck
A man has been convicted of killing Dave Peck at a pub in Westcliff two days before Christmas last year following an investigation by specialist detectives. Read more.
Epping: Serious assault
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Epping on Friday, 30 June. Read more.
Officers target anti-social behaviour across Chelmsford district
Chelmsford Community Policing Team have been dealing with issues ranging from nuisance vehicles to disorder related to drugs and alcohol. Read more.
Thurrock: Two men guilty of £3 million theft
Pair convicted and warned to expect jail at Basildon Crown Court after orchestrating theft from a large company in Grays. Read more.
Working to keep Stansted Airport staff, passengers and visitors safe
We want people to feel safe at Stansted and our teams work together with the airport community to achieve this. Read more.
Cracking down on robbery and anti-social behaviour at Lakeside
Officers from Lakeside and Grays have joined forces to conduct high-visibility patrols of Lakeside shopping centre as a deterrent to youths committing crime. Read more.
Canvey Island: Two arrested over aggravated burglary
Two teenagers have been arrested on connection with an aggravated burglary on Canvey Island earlier this week. Read more.
Officers make eight arrests in their work to keep you safe
Officers from our Operational Support Group made eight arrests yesterday as part of their work to protect you from those intent on causing harm. Read more.
South Ockendon: Man charged following aggravated burglary
Officers investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred in South Ockendon, are asking for witnesses to come forward to help their investigation. Read more.
Operation Community: Schools come together for two days of football
Finding out what makes students feel unsafe was the name of the game at the Braintree District 999 Football Tournament. Read more.
Clacton: Domestic abuse team charge three across weekend
Clacton's Domestic Abuse Investigation Team arrest and charge three suspects across busy two-day period. Read more.
Meet our Response Officer of the Year nominee
In the past year, PC Luke Edmonds has performed CPR three times, detained a man armed with a hammer and located a van full of stolen car parts destined for abroad. Read more.
A13: Fatal collision
We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A13 on Monday 26 June. Read more.
Tendring: Meet the officers responding to your emergency calls
No two days are the same for our local policing officers, who are the first police officers you are likely to see at an incident. Read more.
Man jailed for 16 years after rape and indecent assault
Detectives from our specialist child abuse investigation team have secured justice for a woman abused more than 30 years ago. Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Making your home more secure
Small changes to your garden could help make your home more secure.
Planting prickly or barbed shrubbery along boundaries and fence lines acts as an effective natural barrier.
For more tips, check out the crime prevention pages on our website.
Be fraud smart
Friends against scams
Scammers are experts in making fake text messages or phone call seem real.
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between a scam text and one that’s legitimate.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams by watching this video or by visiting the Friends Against Scams website.
Careers at Essex Police
Police Staff jobs
Digital Forensic Specialist £36,177 to £38,856
Electrical Design Engineer £45,375 to £48,546
Mechanical Engineer £45,375 to £48,564
EUC Field Operations Engineer £28,530 to £30,375
Executive Assistant - Estates Service £25,758 to £27,690
Recruitment Assistant £23,100 to £25,353
Operational Driver Training Instructor £28,530 to £33,348
Specials Support Officer £23,100 to £25,353
Geographical Facilities Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
Practice Nurse Team Leader £38,856 to £42,207
Content, Platforms and Insight Manager £45,375 to £48,546
Business Services Assistant £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.
Recruitment Events
Ipswich Jobcentre 3 July 11.30am to 2.30pm
Colchester Jobcentre Plus 4 July 10am to 2pm
Loughton Jobcentre 11 July 10am to 2.30pm
Chelmsford Jobcentre 13 July 10am to 2pm
Sudbury, The Stevenson Centre - 14 July 11am to 2pm
Bury St. Edmunds Jobcentre - 24 July 10.30am to 1pm
Our Recruitment Team will be at a number of Jobs Fairs and Recruitment Events this month. Read more.
This week we remember
George Calver Shipgood
George Shipgood served with Southend Borough Constabulary from 10 March 1915 and died on 3 July 1916. In December 1915 he enlisted to join the Rifle Brigade but later transferred to 9th Battalion Essex Regiment. The regiment formed part of the 35th Brigade of the 12th Eastern Division. On 2 July the division relieved the 8th Division in the line opposite Ovillers where heavy fighting had taken place the previous day. On 3 July the bombardment was renewed at 2.15am by the 12th Division but at 9am the division had to report that the attack had failed. Ovillers was finally taken on 17 July by which time the 12th division had suffered over 2,300 casualties.
Peter James Wringe
Peter Wringe was 23 when he joined Essex Police, and was posted to Southend where he is remembered as an officer with a keen sense of humour. He was always willing to do more than was expected of him.
With only six months' service he joined other members of his shift at a warehouse alarm in the early hours of July 4th 1982. The building appeared secure, but he knew that burglars had previously entered through the roof, so he climbed on to the single storey building to check. He fell thirty feet to the ground and died later in hospital.
Sydney Francis Crabb
Read about the career of Sydney Francis Crabb who served with Essex County Constabulary from 24 August 1914 and died on 7 July 1916.
Walter Perry
Read about the career of Walter Perry who served with Essex County Constabulary from 7 September 1914 and died on 9 July 1918.
Ian Dibell
Ian Dibell joined Essex Police on 18 June 2001 and was posted to Clacton-on-Sea. On 9 July 2012 he was shot and fatally injured when intervening in an incident close to his home in Great Clacton.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.