Essex Police Dispatch - issue 99
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week: Community Goals football tournament, passport scam awareness, recruitment event in Colchester, arrests, convictions and appeals.
News 15 May to 21 May
Back of the net! Essex Community Goals returns this summer
Charity football tournament Essex Community Goals takes place on Saturday 24 June and there is still time for teams to sign up. Read more.
Colchester: Collision following car meet at reservoir
We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward following a collision at a car meet at Abberton Reservoir. Read more.
Warley: Arrest over burglary and attempted burglary series
A man has been arrested following a series of attempted burglary and a burglary in Warley. Read more.
Leigh-on-Sea: Robbery at car showroom
It was reported two men went into Eastwood and Shoeburyness Car Centre in Rayleigh Road at around 4.15pm on Saturday 20 May. Read more.
Shoebury: Man charged over shooting
A man has been charged in connection with an incident in Shoebury last weekend where a man was shot in the leg. Read more.
Buckhurst Hill: Appeal following attempted robbery
We are appealing for information following an incident where two men tried to steal a woman’s watch in Buckhurst Hill. Read more.
Shoebury: Man arrested over shooting
Officers investigating an incident where a man was shot in the leg in Shoebury have made an arrest. Read more.
Leigh-on-Sea: Investigation into aggravated burglary
Officers are investigating an aggravated burglary at an address in Leigh-on-Sea. Read more.
Op Community: First day of intensification delivers 792 extra hours of patrolling
Operation Community will see regular days of action to combat crime, engage with the community and problem solve. Read more.
Basildon: Man sustains stab wound
Detectives are looking for anyone with information about an assault in Basildon which left a man with a stab wound to come forward. Read more.
Westcliff: Four arrested following assault
Four people have been arrested in connection with an incident in Westcliff which has left a man with a serious head injury. Read more.
Leigh-on-Sea: Man assaulted
It was reported a man in his 20s was assaulted after a confronting three men who were being inappropriate to women outside The Vine. Read more.
Hockley: Appeal after distraction burglary
Officers investigating a distraction burglary in Hockley area appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage or information to come forward. Read more.
Countywide: Increase in solved outcomes for rape and sexual assault cases
The hard work and commitment by Essex Police’s Crime and Public Protection Command has resulted in an increase in solved outcomes for rape and sexual offences. Read more.
Tiptree: Man charged after disturbance
A man is due to appear in court today charged in connection with a disturbance in Tiptree. Read more.
Rayleigh: Man arrested within 15 minutes of burglary report
A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary less than 15 minutes after the incident in Rayleigh was reported to us. Read more.
Braintree: Man charged with outraging public decency
A man has been charged and remanded following an incident of outraging public decency in Braintree. Read more.
Driving down knife crime in Essex
“If there are two things I want people to understand, it’s that not everyone is carrying a knife – not even close – and that you should never think that carrying one is good for protection.” Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Street crime is often opportunistic.
Never leave a mobile, any other device, wallet or purse on the table of an outdoor café, pub or restaurant – thieves can grab a phone from a table in seconds.
You can find more crime prevention advice like this on our website.
Be fraud smart
Be aware of passport service scams
You may have seen in the media there are potential long lead times with passports this summer.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of this and are offering fake fast track passport services claiming for a fee they can make sure you get it on time for your holiday.
They might even be offering a great holiday deal with the promise of a quick passport renewal thrown in.
Stay scam savvy by reading online reviews from reputable sources before booking any holidays and when renewing a passport, only use the government's official website.
For more fraud prevention advice head to our website.
Careers at Essex Police
Police Staff jobs
Service Desk Analyst £26,439.00 to £30,657.0
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Geographical Facilities Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Roads Policing Process Support Officer £23,100 to £25,353
Closing date: 31 May 2023
ROVI Typist £21,432 to £22,677
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Criminal Intelligence Analyst £28,530 to £33,348
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Corporate Vetting Decision Maker £25,758 to £27,690
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Intelligence Clerk £21,432 to £22,677
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Business Services Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
Closing date: 30 May 2023
Crime Trainer £28,530 to £33,348
Closing date: 30 May 2023
EUC Field Operations Engineer £28,530 to £30,375
Closing date: 28 May 2023
Space Planning Manager £38,856 to £42,207
Closing date: 26 May 2023
Panel Beater Technician £34,287 to £36,177
Closing Date: 25 May 2023
Head of Strategic Vulnerability Centre £49,602 to £52,755
Closing Date: 24 May 2023
Governance and Standards Officer £31,434 to £33,348
Closing Date: 24 May 2023
Senior Network Engineer £35,841 to £42,207
Closing Date: 24 May 2023
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.
Obituaries
Eric Stevens
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Eric Stevens who retired as a Constable in 2000 and served at Braintree, Stebbing & Dunmow. He passed away on 16 April 2023 aged 77 years.
The Funeral service will take place on Friday 26 May at 1.30pm at Dunmow Crematorium.
Gordon Baldwin
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Gordon Baldwin who retired as a Constable in 1984 and served at Romford, Southend Borough & Leigh on Sea. He passed away on 1 May 2023 aged 85 years.
The Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 20 June at 12pm at Southend Crematorium.
Peter Manterfield
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Peter Manterfield who retired as an Inspector in 1988 and served at Basildon, Grays, Wickford & Billericay. He passed away on 7 May 2023 aged 90 years.
The Funeral service will take place on Monday 5 June at 12.30pm at Chelmsford Crematorium.