Coronavirus COVID 19
We are open and working to help you stay safe
In accordance with the latest COVID-19 guidance our team are working as usual but are not based in the office.
This means that the ways you can get in contact with us have changed.
The easiest way to reach us is via email at [email protected] or you can call on 01245 291600. If you call us please leave a voicemail message and we will respond to you. A range of information is available on this website and our social media channels are updated regularly.
If you are contacting us to report a crime, please dial 999 in an emergency or non-emergency 101 or preferably report online via www.essex.police.uk
If you are making a report about COVID-19 breaches please contact Essex Police online at https://www.essex.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/tell-us-about-possible-breach-coronavirus-measures/
More information on current guidelines from the Government regarding the restrictions are available at www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Our Commissioning, Victim’s Services and Restorative Justice services are all available but are being accessed in a different way.
You can access them online. Details are below.
Victim Support:
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/east-england/essex
Essex Restorative & Mediation Service:
Our team are managing cases remotely. Their working hours are 8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday. You can contact them by email: [email protected] or phone: 01245 291 621. Their website is: https://www.restorativeessex.co.uk/
Essex Victims’ Gateway: www.essexvictimsgateway.org
Domestic Abuse Support: Essex Compass www.essexcompass.org.uk
Sexual Abuse Support Synergy Essex Partnership of Rape Crisis Centres https://synergyessex.org.uk/
The Essex Resilience Forum has produced some handy information leaflets.
You can download them below:
ERF update leaflet Q1 2021 A5 C_01
ERF update leaflet Q1 2021 A5 C_02
ERF update leaflet Q1 2021 A5 C_03
ERF update leaflet Q1 2021 A5 C_04
Help us to help you
To find out about volunteering in your community go to Essex Coronavirus Action: https://www.essex.gov.uk/volunteer-to-help-your-community
If you are a recently retired police officer or firefighter and would like to help, please email [email protected] and we will pass your details on to the appropriate department.
Complaints:
Further information on raising a complaint with Essex Police can be found here: https://www.essex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/c/complaints/
If you would like to contact Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner directly please email [email protected]