PFCC Essex speaks on BBC Essex breakfast show

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst spoke live on air on BBC Essex on Friday 2nd May, reassuring the public about the rigorous vetting process in place for all Essex Police staff and officers.

The PFCC spoke after a judge at Ipswich Crown Court jailed a former Essex Police officer for four and-a-half years after the man admitted a series of online child sexual offences.

The PFCC spoke to presenter Sonia Watson on the BBC Essex early morning show and you can listen to the whole show here, with the PFCC speaking at 1 hour 10 minutes into the show: Sonia Watson - 02/05/2025 - BBC Sounds