Chief Constable
@EssexPoliceUK
@PoliceChiefs
Lead Public Order Public Safety. Don't report crime here - call 999 (emergencies), online or 101 (non-urgent)
@Brick_Cop
@UK_COPS
This is the front of my tac vest so if people want to wear it in
@EssexPoliceUK
it is allowed. Shows pride in our nation and remembrance of those in policing who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting & serving communities.
This criminal activity must stop. People are now getting hurt including an
@EssexPoliceUK
officer responding to protect the public. We’re on the side of people trying to get on with their lives. It seems
@JustStop_Oil
isn’t interested in anyone but themselves - stop this now!
An officer has been injured and two people have been arrested during our response to disruption on the M25.
An officer was injured following a collision involving two lorries after a rolling roadblock had been put in place between J26 and J27.
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Well 30 yrs ago today I started my journey in policing. Made great friends, met great people done fantastic, scary & amazing things. Sense knocked into me by an old friend clearly did some good - who would have thought it? Thank you
@metpoliceuk
&
@EssexPoliceUK
#FitTheBill
Reflecting on a tough day for Essex can I add the thoughts & prayers of all in
@EssexPoliceUK
for the family, friends & colleagues of Sir David Amess MP. I am proud of the work of all the officers & staff in the force & thank partners & community for their help & understanding.
Early start with Christmas tour with my daughter to thank many of the officers, staff & volunteers
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
this Christmas. Immensely grateful for all the team
@EssexPoliceUK
do. Especially in a tricky year. Thank you to the public of Essex for their support too
Becoming an Xmas tradition youngest daughter & me sunrise in Southend before we pop into a few
@EssexPoliceUK
stations to say thank you & Happy Christmas - and hopefully mump ☕️ & bacon 🥓 🥪.
When we say we work hard for our communities, we mean it.
Last summer, Inspector Mark Jones was on patrol in
#Southend
when he began pursuing a drug dealer.
Watch below to see how it turned out.
Spoiler alert: He was caught.
Read more here:
Noticed this in
@EssexPoliceUK
HQ Gardens this morning for the first time. Standing alone but clear amongst the plants. Notable reminder of what our police dogs do & perhaps some lessons for us all in these words.
#thankyou
@EPDogSection
Thx for messages of support for
@EssexPoliceUK
today. Now able to provide a fuller statement. Pleased colleague out of danger & hugely proud of the response of every member of
@EssexPoliceUK
who have been involved.
Great send off for Gary Heard from friends & colleagues
@EssexPoliceUK
He retires after 18 yrs, leaving as Head Driver Trainer & 30 years before as a cop before that. Thank you to him and we wish him a long and happy future.
#ProtectingandServingEssex
#thankyou
👏👏👏
@Brick_Cop
@Twitter
@PFEW_HQ
Politely asking you to continue doing what you are doing. Never seen you post anything ‘hazardous’ In my view a helpful, supportive & a properly questioning lego representation of all we do. Importantly recognising the very best of us in small plastic bricks!
Disappointing to hear about pay freeze for officers when every day they run into the face of danger & work tirelessly to protect the public. I welcome growth & support for policing & understand financial pressures but we must ensure our people get what they deserve
@EssexPoliceUK
Traditional start to Christmas with a selfie with my youngest in Southend as she comes with me on a tour of
@EssexPoliceUK
to say thank you to all
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
starting with
@EPSouthend
thanks to all of my colleagues for all that they do.
Thoughts & prayers of all in
@EssexPoliceUK
with the family, loves ones & colleagues of Officer who so tragically lost his life in Croydon. Our best wishes & support to all
@metpoliceuk
at this sad & difficult time.
Finishing off helping across the force tonight. Only managed custody record no 3 of 2022 although it was for DA! Thx to all
@EssexPoliceUK
who worked tonight & helped me with the paperwork. Happy New Year all
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
Also a special night for another reason 😉
I’ll make it simple. If you know any of the nodders who attended this event putting peoples’ lives at risk then follow the
@EssexPoliceUK
on attached & let us know who they are. If not for yourself for our
@NHSuk
heroes fighting to save lives in our hospitals 😡
#StaySafeEssex
We’re continuing enquiries to trace the reckless organisers of two unlicensed New Year’s Eve events in which hundreds of people endangered themselves and others.
We seized music equipment and handed out 37 fines at three large events.
READ;
Proud of 27 years in
@metpoliceuk
& 5 in
@EssexPoliceUK
overwhelming majority of staff, officers & volunteers work courageously to help people, keep people safe & catch criminals. More to do to earn public trust but don’t forget those getting it right for communities every day!
A sad and difficult time for all within
@EssexPoliceUK
Our officer was well-loved and respected & his team are devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones & friends at this time.
We are saddened to report that a member of the Essex Police family has died following a collision yesterday, Thursday 17 December.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
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Pleased to say that following a tough & testing selection process & helped by senior independent partners I have selected
@ACCPippaMills
to be the next Deputy Chief Constable of
@EssexPoliceUK
Pippa showed huge passion & drive to carry on leading our people & keeping Essex safe.
No VIPs, no families & no handshakes. But a socially distanced, COVID Reg compliant parade celebrating 46 officers leaving basic training to start helping people, keeping them safe & catching baddies in
@EssexPoliceUK
Well done & good luck to them all.
#ProtectingandServingEssex
@DouglasCarswell
I really hope this account has been hacked and this message posted by the hacker. At time when thousands of police officers and staff across the country work to keep us all safe I cannot believe message like this would refer to those people as ‘plod’.
Huge privilege to be confirmed as next Chief Constable for
@EssexPoliceUK
by Police,Fire & Crime panel today. Thx to officers, staff & partners who support me & work so hard keeping Essex safe. Look forward to start in Oct but for now my job to support
@CCEssexPolice
& team.
Not the same starting my Xmas day force visits at Southend today without my youngest who can’t come with me due to Tier 4. So included 2019 as well. Happy Christmas & thank you to all
@EssexPoliceUK
officers, staff & volunteers
#ProtectingandServingEssex
today.
#happychristmas
A minutes silence across
@EssexPoliceUK
& here at HQ in honour & remembrance of Sergeant Matt Ratana. Thoughts & prayers with his family, friends & colleagues
@metpoliceuk
- a small gesture for such a big loss.
#ThinBlueLine
Possibly last post before my account gets a bit more official. Promise this will still be me tweeting for what it is worth. A little sadness as I am no longer an
@metpoliceuk
officer but proud to now be a fully sworn
@EssexPoliceUK
(Chief) Constable.
My journey started in Walthamstow in 1990. From front line response to Commander responsible for public order across London. From Apr 2017 as DCC & now since Oct 2018 Chief Constable
@EssexPoliceUK
- I pinch myself every day to check I’m not just dreaming!
#FitTheBill
Sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen & our respect and thanks to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip for his years of dedicated service to our Sovereign and country from all
@EssexPoliceUK
May he rest peacefully.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
A simple minute to show our respect for PCSO Julia James & her service to policing & the people of Kent. Our thoughts & prayers in
@EssexPoliceUK
to all her family & friends & all our colleagues in
@kent_police
at this difficult time.
Reading overnight reports & another life saved by officers
@EssexPoliceUK
Person in mental health crisis talked down from height after 4.5 hrs. Passed safely into medical care. This heroism, compassion & professionalism rarely makes the media.
#Proud
#ProtectingandServingEssex
1st day as Chief of
@EssexPoliceUK
Privileged, Proud & excited to fully join this great force. Opened desk drawer to find note from
@SJKavanaghQPM
Speaks volumes to his leadership & reflects the exceptional work of every person in the EP in the service of the public.
#thankyou
Proud to attend memorial in Walthamstow 30 years to the day. Members of my old team & Alan’s friend & family. thx to
@metpoliceuk
officers led by AC Helen ball & DCS Richard Tucker & Rev Kevill-Davis. Thinking of those who could not be there.
Remembering the courage heroism of Pc Ian Dibell GM today at Clacton. Joined by officers, staff & family of
@EssexPoliceUK
to mark 10 years. The ultimate sacrifice
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
never forgotten.
Phoning the winner of our Essex Police Sports Association prize draw to tell them they have won a Ford Fiesta worth £14k. They believed it was me for a change! One of my best jobs as CC. 😀
Dropped in to thank officers on standby in case of crime linked to protest in Essex seen in past few weeks. Proud
@EssexPoliceUK
doing a great job, but all frustrated they are not back
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
in Essex & beyond. Thx to my teams & those assisting from across UK.
Spent time with Toby at
@EPMarine
in Dec. He was passionate about being part of
@EssexSpecials
averaging 700hrs a year & an inspiration to many.
My thoughts & prayers with his wife, children, friends & colleagues. Rest in peace Toby & thx you for your service
#StayHomeSaveLives
We are devastated to say we lost one of our Marine Officers to Covid 19 on Saturday. Rest well Toby, we will take it from here. Our thoughts& prayers are with his family.Please everyone Adhere to government regulations to help save lives.This virus has no respect for age & Health
Out & about across
@EssexPoliceUK
this morning. Southend at dawn & thanks to all there. V sad to see young boy in police protection on Xmas morning being cared for by officers. Reminder of all of the stuff that never gets reported in media. Thank you to all on duty & on call.
Officers & staff
@EssexPoliceUK
HQ were joined by
@JWhittingdale
to stand for 1 minutes silence to pay respects & remember PC Andrew Harper. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, loved ones & colleagues in
@ThamesVP
#LestWeForget
Catch up with old friends paying tribute to a great Public Order Officer - Supt Tim Ruphrect. A great loss & fondly remembered by many in POPS universe but his professionalism lives on as
@MetTaskforce
@metpoliceuk
name latest boat after him.
@BTPChief
@MattTwistMPS
@ProstateUK
@DannyShawNews
@metpoliceuk
@Fhamiltontimes
We have 1000s of officers, staff & volunteers doing amazing things day in day out for tens of years. We must deal with those who let us & public down, but we must celebrate & reward dedication, courage & professionalism or we risk knowing the cost of everything & value of nothing
Fun & interesting late turn with
@EssexPoliceUK
Late Turn Local Policing team at Grays. Put my response skills to the test & even made an arrest. Thanks to the team for looking after me & for all response cops do
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
& beyond
#ResponsePolicingWeek
Happy New Year. Special thx to all
@EssexPoliceUK
working overnight. Very busy, with great work from all. I was out & about in Grays on response answering calls. Even made an arrest for domestic abuse. Useful reminder to me of operational challenges front line faces every day!
Was able to have a cuppa with Supt Cat Barrie this morning & say thank you & farewell as she retires from
@EssexPoliceUK
A real ⭐️ who will be missed no end after 20 years of amazing police service
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
@JustStop_Oil
Whatever the cause, whatever your justification. An
@EssexPoliceUK
officer was injured today as a result of your irresponsible criminal behaviour. You are putting yourselves, the public & my officers in danger. Stop putting people at risk before somebody gets killed!
Officers, staff & volunteers in
@EssexPoliceUK
& across UK have been on front line supporting & reassuring people throughout. Working with partners, protecting the vulnerable, keeping people safe & bringing those to justice who harm our communities. You are so wrong
@libertyhq
First lockdown saw police use of force skyrocket, officers patrolling supermarket aisles, drones inspecting parks and homeless people fined for being outside.
#Secondlockdown
must prioritise supporting the public to comply instead of criminalising us.
I assure people of Essex that
@EssexPoliceUK
will continue to Engage, Explain & Encourage people to observe guidelines that help save lives. Officers will use discretion & judgment, but will enforce regulations where there are flagrant or deliberate breaches.
#StayHomeSaveLives
🔴 Every police officer has been told to fine people £200 if they believe they are in breach of the rules and refuse to return home at the first time of asking, in new guidance issued to all chief constables
Wished ACC Paul Wells farewell & good luck as he retires from
@EssexPoliceUK
after 31 yrs. Chief Officers, support team on VC, colleagues & Paul’s family helped to celebrate. Total ⭐️ till his last day. Proud to have worked with him & learned from him.
#topcop
#thankyou
#enjoy
Final farewell phone call to
@DCCPippaMills
on her last day in
@EssexPoliceUK
A very public thank you for her leadership, hard work & support. Wishing Pippa the very best of luck for tomorrow & the future as she starts as Chief Constable
@WMerciaPolice
Privileged to be representing
@EssexPoliceUK
at the National Police Memorial Day event today, where we honour officers who have died on duty. Every day officers run towards danger to protect & serve our communities & we will not forget those we have lost.
#NPMD22
#PoliceFamily
After all the excitement of the launch of
@EssexPoliceUK
Town Centre Teams I spent some time on patrol with PC Lewis Aleta in Colchester - his enthusiasm, compassion & professionalism that I observed dealing with some of our most vulnerable will be what makes the work.
Saw this leaving HQ after a long & busy week. It made me 😊 & reminded me just how much all
@EssexPoliceUK
& across policing care. I am grateful for what they do
#ProtectingandServingEssex
Even if some are a bit Quackers!
Congratulations to
@DCCPippaMills
who has been officially confirmed as the next Chief Constable of
@WMerciaPolice
🚓
PCC
@JohnPaulCampion
said "I am impressed with her vision to deliver improvements in policing for our communities."
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Always brilliant to get a letter of thanks for the work
@EssexPoliceUK
do to help people, keep them safe & catch baddies! Made me smile 😃 so thank you to Amy aged 9 (soon to be 10) - I will make sure the whole force gets to see this.
#ProtectingandServingEssex
Wishing all across
@EssexPoliceUK
a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas. Thank you to all the officers, staff & volunteers working tonight and especially tomorrow. Keep safe & look after each other. Hugely proud of the great job you all do every day of the year!
Wishing Chief Superintendent Ewen Wilson the best of luck with his retirement after over 30 years of exemplary service
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
A man of honour & professionalism who has served
@EssexPoliceUK
& the people of Essex well. Thank you for your service.
Deeply moving service & I hope some solace for Andrew’s family & colleagues to know whole police family is so sorry for their loss. Privilege to represent
@EssexPoliceUK
& be part of celebrating Andrew’s life & acknowledging his sacrifice. Thx to
@ThamesVP
& all involved.
Just welcomed 101 new officers to
@EssexPoliceUK
on 1st day. Great people starting amazing career. Made it clear they must Help People, Keep people safe & catch criminals whilst ensuring the trust of communities of Essex. They are all up for it
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
Really pleased to announce that Rachel Nolan is returning to the
@EssexPoliceUK
team as Assistant Chief Constable to continue
#ProtectingandServingEssex
If you think you
#FitTheBill
then have a look at our website. Opportunities from ACC to PC as well as staff roles.
Presented
@DciSenior
‘SIO Team of the Year’ award on behalf of
@PoliceChiefs
PoliceChiefs National Homicide Working Group for investigation into 39 deaths in Purfleet last year. Rest of team watched on video conference. Thx to all for professionalism & compassion
@EssexPoliceUK
Reading reviews of incidents across Essex this weekend I pay tribute to people in
@EssexPoliceUK
Lives saved, harm prevented, violent people arrested, victims safeguarded, families comforted & more. Thanks to all who keep
#ProtectingandServingEssex
despite criticism from the few.
We’ll ‘pack ups’ or ‘snacks as some forces call them have come a long way. Great to see
@EssexPoliceUK
looking after the team engaged in protecting their Majesties & the public today on their visit to Colchester
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
Honour to say ‘thank you’ & ‘farewell’ to Eddie Clarke retiring after 56 years with
@EssexPoliceUK
An officer for 30 yrs starting with Southend Borough in 1964 Police & then as a staff member in Emergency Planning. Happy Retirement
#PublicService
#ProtectingandServingEssex
Always difficult for
@EssexPoliceUK
to say what we are doing about things like ATM attacks whilst working hard behind the scenes. I hope the great work reported here gives people in Essex some assurance we are always working hard to keep the county safe.
Seven people were arrested here at the Fern Hill caravan site in Harlow in connection with the theft of 10 cash machines across Essex and other counties.
Two people were arrested for other offences at other locations targeted by
@EssexPoliceUK
in this morning’s dawn raids.
You have to praise the
@metpoliceuk
officers in this for their professionalism calm 👏👏 Photographers not making their job any easier.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Visited
@EssexSpecials
colleagues assaulted in this incident tonight. thanked & assures them this is not acceptable. High praise for both who are thankfully on mend. Gr8 to hear about the support from all in
@EssexPoliceUK
who arrested suspects, investigating & providing support.
Two teenagers and a man have been arrested after two Special Constables were assaulted and seriously injured while dealing with an incident in
#Colchester
.
We're appealing for witnesses and anyone with mobile phone or dash cam footage to get in touch.
Lots of views & I won’t get involved in the debate as
@vernalscott
can stick up for himself. But must say Vernal is challenging
@EssexPoliceUK
& me to identify, understand & improve what we do around inclusion & diversity so we can improve & do better as
#WeValueDifference
Let me say it again, let's find workable solutions. Anybody who has worked with me knows I am never silent, and you only have to look at my tweets to know it. I am not seeking to silence anyone, but simply asking that we support the blue with productive solutions and ideas.
Pleasure to patrol with PS Thomas & PC Armstrong from Chelmsford Town Centre Team today. Their enthusiasm & dedication shining through - thank you. Also heaps of praise from the public with great plans to do more
#ProtectingandServingEssex
@EssexPoliceUK
@ChelmsfordCPT
I offer mine &
@EssexPoliceUK
condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in tragedy in Essex. My thanks to all working on the investigation or supporting it & I appeal for information to help detectives investigate this crime.
@ukhomeoffice
@NCA_UK
@thurrockcouncil
Reckoning will be swift, sure & enduring. Thx to all officers, staff & prosecutors making this happen & well done
@ClevelandPolice
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My thoughts & prayers with those of all at
@EssexPoliceUK
are with the Royal Family after the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her service & dedication was second to none. Our flags are at half-mast to show our respect. God Save the King!
Tremendously proud and grateful of the work by
@EPDogSection
. The whole team; dogs & people! Just another example of how
@EssexPoliceUK
is made up of many great bits that keep Essex Safe 24/7 365 days a year!
#thankyou
It’s not all about the violence you can see & the cannabis that many say is ‘just a bit of puff’ actually fuels organised crime and causes harm in Essex & beyond. Well done to the team
@EssexPoliceUK
Couldn’t agree more. Just short of 500
@EssexSpecials
who are out as part of front line. They add the equivalent time of 94 full time officers to
@EssexPoliceUK
And still growing. An essential & valued part of Essex Police!
Never, ever understand people (or cops) that slag off Special Constables... They VOLUNTEER to help out the frontline and IF you ever find yourself getting stomped on - you won't complain if they come to your aid! If they're unsure, help them out. If they do a brilliant job, …
Really proud of the team who developed our new recruitment campaign. Lots more to come. Please share it far & wide. Hopefully shows how
@EssexPoliceUK
is an exciting & interesting place to work & of course that
#WeValueDifference
At Essex Police we value difference + we want you to join our policing family.
If you want to do more to help your local communities, catch criminals + keep people safe, then being a police officer could be the job for you:
#FitTheBill
#WeValueDifference
Given challenges faced & strength of feelings seems like
@metpoliceuk
have done a good job working within the law. Public order is tricky stuff, messy & fast paced & social media clips give a narrow view. Proud that
@EssexPoliceUK
officers could support the operation.
🗣️Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist update on today's events.
'It's being closely monitored by police. And we also have police looking out for any troublemakers that might be intent on causing disruption'