An Essex Police Officer who had his wrist fractured making an arrest has hit out at the leniency the courts showed to his attacker – saying he feels “incredibly let down and unsupported”.
Essex Police Federation has welcomed the olive branch extended by the Home Secretary at this year’s Annual Conference – but officers are looking for much more than warm words from their Home Secretary.
The Home Secretary has said it is “plainly ridiculous” that Chief Constables would not introduce spit guards for police officers. And he rubbished the idea that all police officers need degrees.
NEW police officers could be earning less than they did 23 years ago under plans to reduce the starting salary to £18,000, a conference has heard.
It's difficult to comprehend that legal driving protection is not already in place for police officers, the Police Federation of England and Wales Conference heard.
Policing should continue to campaign for longer sentences for those who assault police officers on duty, the Police Federation of England and Wales Annual Conference heard.
Senior leaders must do more to understand and mitigate the effects of police officer fatigue, Steve Taylor, Essex Police Federation Chairman has warned.
Police officers have ‘won the argument’ on stretched police resources with the Government, Policing Minister Nick Hurd told this year’s PFEW Conference.
Essex Police Federation Chairman Steve Taylor has reacted to the announcement that Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh has announced his retirement.
Spit guards will be rolled out soon to all frontline Essex Police officers after years of campaigning by Essex Police Federation.
Essex police officers have received commendations from Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh, who paid tribute to their bravery, courage and dedication.
Claims that cuts to police numbers are not to blame for a rise in violent crime are ‘preposterous’ according to Essex Police Federation Chair, Steve Taylor.
Essex officers are owed nearly 8,000 rest days, a new report has shown.
A new video tutorial aimed at providing Post Incident Procedure (PIP) guidance has been launched by Essex Police Federation.
Essex police drivers remain under the threat of prosecution after the second reading of The Emergency Response Drivers (Protections) Bill was cancelled at the last minute.
An Essex Detective Inspector has been honoured during a special community awards ceremony for ‘going the extra mile’.
Essex Detectives are ‘overworked and ‘under compensated’ for what they do, says Essex Police Federation Chairman Steve Taylor.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has ‘breathtaking’ room for improvement according to Essex Police Federation Chairman Steve Taylor.
Complaints against police officers took longer to resolve over the past year according to the latest Annual
Report from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The Essex Police Federation is backing calls for all officers to be armed with Tasers for every shift they work.
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