PFCC welcomes 70 new officers to Essex Police at Passing Out Parade

70 newly qualified police officers today marched in front of their loved ones, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and invited dignitaries at their Passing Out Parade.

The recruits have now completed 22 weeks at Essex Police College where they took part in classroom learning and practical exercises to challenge and develop them as operational officers.

Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “It is a great privilege to welcome our new officers who are starting their policing careers at today’s pass out parade, it’s a happy event I personally enjoy, seeing officers start of their policing careers, supported by friends and family.

“Ensuring people in Essex are safe is our main priority. The PFCC has a clear and detailed plan which balances the need for continuity in delivering frontline policing at a time of significant change embodied by the recent policing white paper and devolution.

“There are now more local, visible and accessible officers in Essex communities and our officers will be joining new expanded Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the county, delivering our ongoing commitment to frontline policing.

“Our new officers are an important and vital component of this commitment who I’m sure share my excitement and enthusiasm to reduce all crime, tackle violence against women and girls, drive down anti-social behaviour, protect vulnerable people, bring road deaths to zero and create safe and secure communities.”