Social media
Keep up to date with what is happening across Essex and in your local area by following us on social media.
We have guidelines in place to help create a safe environment on all social
media channels run by Essex Police. Please visit our social media community guidelines page.
Official Facebook page for Essex Police. Information, advice, appeals, results and updates from across the county. The account is managed centrally by the Media and Communications Team, with contributions from staff and officers from across the county.
Keep up to date with policing news, information and advice where you live or work.
These accounts are managed by local police officers and staff with contributions from the central Media and Communications team.
Keep up to date with news, facts and information from our Museum.
Official Twitter page for Essex Police. Information, advice, appeals, results and updates from across the county. The account is managed centrally by the Media and Communications Team, with contributions from staff and officers from across the county.
Keep up to date with policing news, information and advice from where you live.
These account are managed by local police officers and staff with contributions from the central Media and Communications team.
Keep up to date with Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben Julian Harrington. The account is managed by the Chief Constable who posts all content.
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet
Keep up to date with Essex Police Deputy Chief Constable, Andy Prophet. The account is managed by DCC Prophet who posts all content.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin
Keep up to date with Essex Police Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Glen Pavelin. The account is managed by Temporary ACC Pavelin who posts all content.
Follow our Business Crime Team on Twitter to get up to date information and advice around business crime.
The team specialise in supporting businesses, working to build relationships with independent shops and retail chains, explaining how they can report crime and what will happen when they do.
Our Force Control Room are responsible for receiving incoming emergency and non-emergency calls from members of the public. They also manage online reports of crime and antisocial behaviour along with our Live Chat facility between 7am and 11pm.
Follow the team to get an insight into the types of incidents we deal with on a daily basis.
Working alongside our colleagues at Stansted Airport our team, based at the airport, help ensure the safety of the airport and prevent crime.
Follow the team to get an insight into their daily activity.
Our Marine Unit polices 562 miles of waterways and coastlines from the Thames at Crayford Ness to the River Stour in Manningtree, working closely with partners such as the RNLI, the National Crime Agency, Port of London Authority, Border Force and the Coastguard Agency.
Follow the team for news, information, advice from our waterways and coastlines along with an insight to marine policing.
This account is managed by members of our Special Constabulary. Follow their account to get an insight into what it's like to be a Special Constable for Essex Police.
Our Operational Support Group (OSG) are a team of police officers who provide specialist support to police teams across the county.
Follow their account to get an insight into what they do on a day to day basis.
We have 36 dogs within our dog section who are called upon for their unique skills, whether it's tracking scents, searching for drugs or cash or running very fast to catch suspected criminals.
Keep up to date with what they've been up to by following their account.
These highly trained officers provide specialist weapons support to police officers across the county.
Their expertise mean they are called upon to deal with some of the most challenging and dangerous situations.
Follow the team to get an insight into their work.
Stolen Vehicle Intellegence Unit
Follow our Stolen Vehicle Intellegence Unit for information, appeals and advice about car theft.
Our Rural Engagement Team work with members of the rural community and local business owners, along with partners, like the local council and the environment agency, to target offenders who cause our rural harm and bring them to justice.
Follow their account for news, information and advice in connection with rural policing.
Our Wildlife and Heritage Team work closely with our Rural Engagement Team, investigating wildlife and heritage crime in Essex.
Working with Southend United FC to prevent crime and help ensure the safety of all who attend football matches at the stadium.
Follow the account for match day information and safety advice.
Working with Colchester United FC to prevent crime and help ensure the safety of all who attend football matches at the stadium.
Follow the account for match day information and safety advice.
A team of six volunteers who teach student constables and volunteer police cadets about the ceremonial duties of a police officer.
Follow their account to find out more about what's involved and why these skills are important in becoming a police officer.
Follow this account for news and information from our roads policing teams across Essex.
A police orientated organisation for young people aged between 13 and 18 years.
Follow their account to find out more about the fantastic work they do to support our communities.
Official Instagram page for Essex Police. Images from across the county.
Instagram account from the National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) which provides information and advice for young people about policing and crime.
Nextdoor is a social media network which aims to bring neighbours closer together.
Videos and short films created by Essex Police.
Flickr is a social media platform used for sharing images and videos.
On the platform we share photos to show what policing in Essex looks like today.
We use LinkedIn to share information about our work and recruitment opportunities.
Dispatch is our weekly e-newsletter. Find out what’s been happening across the county, as well as the latest crime prevention advice, staff vacancies and more.