Commissioner joined by Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer to launch Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan

Reducing crime by a further 40 per cent over the next four years and more prevention work to reduce fires and road deaths are challenges contained in the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex’s Police and Crime Plan 2024-2028 and Fire and Rescue Plan 2024-2028, launched Monday 4th November 2024.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) joined Chief Constable BJ Harrington of Essex Police in Witham, and Chief Fire Officer Rick Hylton of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service on a home prevention visit, to launch the plans for both services.

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Deputy PFCC and PFCC Chief Executive recognised for decades of public service   
Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC) Jane Gardner has been recognised for her extraordinary 42 years of public service in Essex. She was presented with the special award at the Essex Police Long Service and Good Conduct awards evening on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. 

Joining Jane in receiving accolades was Pippa Brent-Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Office, who was honoured for her 20 years of dedicated service in the public sector. 

PFCC Roger Hirst said: “Both Jane and Pippa have undoubtedly made a difference to the communities of Essex. As Chair of safer Essex, Pippa has worked tirelessly to bring partners together to help make our county safer. 

“Jane has likewise contributed through her many years as a public servant including her time as a Special Constable, as my Deputy since 2016 and through her role as the Chair of the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Partnership.” 

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