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<p>Engaging with communities across the county</p>
<p>The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is committed to engaging with the public of Essex around policing, crime, fire and rescue services. By delivering an engagement programme across the County it will enable us to listen to your needs and views on these topics, and help shape how we work with Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and partners to make our communities safe.</p>
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<p>Working as part of the team here is rewarding and varied. <br />We have shared values, standards and support each other.</p>

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<h3>Integrity</h3>
<p>Do the right thing for the people of Essex. Value our relationships and build them on transparency, honesty and trust. Respect support and listen to our partners and the public. Value and embrace all individuals for their diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. Keep promises and commitments made to others.</p>

<h3>Accountability</h3>
<p>Involve others in decisions and actions that affect them. Take responsibility for our own actions. Promote communities in which everyone takes responsibility for improving their own environment. Demonstrate strong leadership and live our values. Offer support and challenge to each other and to our partners. Celebrate success and learn from experiences as a team.</p>

<h3>Commitment</h3>
<p>Proud of what we do and passionate about serving the people of Essex. Committed to doing it once and doing it right. Determined to find solutions and achieve results which make a positive difference. Committed to working in partnership with the public and partner agencies. Open to innovation and new ideas. Committed to making our workplace a positive environment where people want to work.</p>

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Interview: PFCC Roger Hirst outlines opposition to policing 'super-force' proposals on BBC Essex

PFCC condemns plans for Essex Police to be merged into regional ‘super force’

Residents join public meeting to discuss policing, fire and community safety in Thurrock

£57k PFCC funding boost to tackle rural crime across Essex

PFCC invests £16k in project supporting the safety of women and girls in Maldon district

Deputy PFCC welcomes on-call colleagues and transferees into new roles with Fire Service

Commissioner speaks on BBC radio about new Dovercourt Police Station

Commissioner seeks views on funding the future police and fire response in Essex

All invited to policing reform and information evening to be attended by PFCC

VIDEO: PFCC Roger Hirst officially opens new £4.5 million police station in Dovercourt

Volunteer roles with the PFCC this week highlighted at community events

Residents of Thurrock district invited to PFCC community safety public meeting

PFCC statement to Essex Police, Fire and Crime Panel

£200,000 PFCC investment to target anti-social behaviour hotspots across Essex

Public Meeting Gives Witham Residents the Opportunity to Raise Local Concerns

All invited to policing reform forum and information evening to be attended by PFCC

Video: PFCC and Essex Chambers of Commerce underline strong partnership

Roger Hirst, PFCC, steps up fight to keep Essex Police local as Government review is delayed

Advice and support for young people on Canvey Island supported by £15k PFCC grant

PFCC granted £9.3m funding boost for victim-survivors in Essex

Residents of Thornwood, near Epping, give community safety feedback at PFCC public meeting

Witham residents invited to community safety public meeting hosted by the PFCC Essex and Witham Town Council

PFCC welcomes 68 new officers to Essex Police at Passing Out Parade

PFCC visits HMP Chelmsford for productive meeting with Governor

PFCC and community safety partners welcome new Chief Constable

Deputy PFCC joins Rural Engagement Team patrol during Hare Coursing Week of Action

Keeping the public safe as crowds enjoy the Clacton Airshow

New Essex campaign challenges young drivers to rethink speed

Residents raise community safety concerns at Wickford public meeting

PFCC Letter to Lord Hogan-Howe on proposed reforms to policing

PFCC survey on proposed Government reforms to policing - report now published

PFCC responds to letter posted on social media by David Burton-Sampson MP

PFCC and local campaigners hear residents' concerns over proposed Government reforms to policing

Video: Commissioner reveals results of PFCC survey into Government proposals to reform policing

Essex-wide survey finds overwhelming opposition to the proposed Government policing reforms

PFCC to speak at public meeting allowing residents to have say on Government’s proposed reforms to policing

PFCC Conference 2026: Violence and Vulnerability Unit supporting students toward a positive future

PFCC statement: Response to major incident in East Hanningfield praised

Rachel Nolan confirmed as Chief Constable of Essex Police

New 24-hour accessible bleed control kit for Chelmsford's Central Park Café

PFCC Policing Survey now closed

E-scooters: The offence parents may not realise they are committing

PFCC this week interviewed on BBC Radio

Deputy PFCC welcomes 16 new Firefighters and two new Fire Control Operators to service

PFCC welcomes increased policing in Jewish communities

PFCC Roger Hirst to return to Wickford to update residents on progress tackling anti-social behaviour

Statement from the PFCC

PFCC’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme achieves national accreditation

Commitment to meet hare coursing and rural crime with ‘robust response’ underlined by PFCC - Video

More than 1,000 Essex residents share views on proposed Government police reforms as survey enters final two weeks

PFCC Conference 2026: Creative clubs key tools in fight against crime

PFCC Conference 2026: Warning of drug-driving as growing risk in county

You said, we did: "Working closely with those who live and work in rural Essex means we can strengthen trust"

New Officers Welcomed to Essex Police by PFCC at Passing Out Parade

PFCC Conference 2026: Commissioner outlines importance of partnerships in video

PFCC Conference 2026: Powerful partnerships come together to co-ordinate keeping Essex safe

Anti-social awareness week: Commissioner calls on Essex residents to keep reporting anti-social behaviour to help call time on criminals

Young people score a winner at the PFCC-backed Essex Community Goals event

PFCC £20k funding boost helps engage people struggling with addiction

‘Public trust and confidence in policing depends on fairness’ – PFCC speaks at key Essex Police conferences looking at strengthening local engagement.

Residents of Uttlesford district invited to have say on crime and community safety at PFCC public meeting

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst announces Rachel Nolan as preferred candidate for Chief Constable of Essex Police

Residents of Maldon district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

Illegal use of e-scooters raised at PFCC public meeting for Castle Point district

PFCC publishes letter on public confidence in policing

PFCC invites all Essex residents to have their say on the future of policing in Essex

New knife bin to take weapons off streets opened by Commissioner

PFCC meets with members of island Jewish community

Help police and local authorities tackle crime and anti-social behaviour by completing Community Safety Survey 2026

Knife bin clear‑out removes thousands of weapons from Essex streets

1,000 Community Speed Watch volunteers thanked for keeping Essex communities safe in Volunteers Week

Residents of Castle Point district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

PFCC celebrates Essex volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2026

Tackling ASB and VAWG discussed at Tendring public meeting

PFCC listens to residents' concerns at Harlow PFCC public meeting

Successful Premier League football programme expanded into two new communities thanks to PFCC funding

Residents of Tendring district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

PFCC meets with rural community in roundtable talks to improve responses to hare coursing

PFCC-funded Safer Streets investment in new skate park celebrated

Residents share concerns at PFCC Brentwood public meeting

New Marine Unit launch to keep 350 miles of coastline safe welcomed by PFCC

Courage and service of past and living firefighters honoured by Deputy PFCC

Residents of Harlow district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

Search launched for next Chief Constable of Essex Police

Firefighters Memorial Day service joined by PFCC and Deputy PFCC

Retirement of Chief Constable BJ Harrington

Residents of Brentwood district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

National Stalking Awareness Week 2026: Support is Available

Volunteers needed to help keep standards high in Essex custody suites

PFCC approves over £350,000 to support violence prevention projects across Essex

PFCC welcomes strong public support for improving daytime fire engine availability

PFCC calls for the acceleration of change and improvement as ‘positive’ progress is recognised in HMICFRS report

Funding agreement secured to continue dedicated PCSO for Alresford

Agreement secured to continue dedicated PCSOs in Frinton and Walton

PFCC announces £101k Safer Streets funding to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Southend

Strengthening Essex’s response to sexual violence and abuse

PFCC Roger Hirst MBE visits Willows Primary School to discuss road safety concerns

New Essex Victims’ Gateway Website Launched to Support Victims of Crime

Have your say on strategy to create safer roads in Essex – PFCC-backed partnership launches consultation

Deputy PFCC welcomes 13 new firefighters to service at Passing Out Parade

<p>Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, today spoke on BBC Essex about his opposition to proposals from Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, to merge police forces in England into regional 'super-forces'. </p>
<p>Roger was speaking to presenter Ben Fryer <a href="//essexpfcc.formationcraft.co.uk/uploads/RH-on-policing-reform-6-Nov.m4a">and you can listen to the interview by clicking here.</a></p>

Interview: PFCC Roger Hirst outlines opposition to policing 'super-force' proposals on BBC Essex

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