Advancements in technology have provided us with a whole host of new investigation techniques. 

We explain the subtle differences in Officers' uniform that signify rank and awarded medals. 

In 1997 a central information room was built to make force communications much more efficient. 

Advancements in technology have revolutionised Police communication.

Did you know Southend-On-Sea used to have it's own police force? Hear about the origins of the Force and find out why it no longer exists.

We take a look at policing in Southend during the Victorian era. 

Hear a letter from a rookie Women Police Constable (WPC) to her parents, describing the day to day life of a trainee. 

We take a look at the first women constables in Essex and hear the differences in men's and women's roles. 

Essex Police have many vehicles and transport methods at their disposal. 

Hear Special Constable Edgar Nicholls' account of the L33 zeppelin crash near Little Wigborough.