This week, South Wales Police have been assisting Essex Police in a live facial recognition trial in Southend and Chelmsford. An officer from the South Wales Police Live Facial Recognition Unit explained how the technology works.

Special Sergeant Simon Jesse interviewed by Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt from BBC Essex about how he started his volunteering journey with Essex Police and why now is a great time for others to join the Special Constabulary.

Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt broadcast live from Witham at a King's Coronation party. Thanks for BBC Essex.

Chief Inspector Simon Anslow discusses the complexities of dealing with protestors who scaled the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge across the River Thames between Thurrock in Essex and Dartford in Kent. Interview by Sonia Watson, BBC Essex Breakfast 19 October 2022.

To celebrate Black History Month, Superintendent Naomi Edwards joined the artist Evewright at his brilliant immersive art installation, the Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories.

The bridge is one of the original walkways where passengers from the SS Empire Windrush passed through on their arrival in the UK in 1948.

The bridge’s 432 panes of glass feature photographs, documents, tickets and audio recordings from 130 people from the Windrush era and their families. It tells the story of the lives they established and their contribution to British society.

Naomi’s grandparents moved to the UK in the 1950s, initially leaving her dad and aunt with relatives in Jamaica.

Hear Naomi and Evewright discuss the bridge’s significance, the importance of black British stories and their feelings about vandalism the bridge the recently suffered.

BBC Essex's Sonia Watson interviewing Clive Woodward from Basildon District Neighbourhood Watch and Chief Inspector Lewis Basford from Essex Police about knife crime incidents and how Essex Police are tackling it.

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet talks to BBC Essex's Ben Fryer about the launch of a jetski for use by Essex Police Marine Unit.

The generous donation by Maldon District Council of the personal watercraft will assist us in tackling antisocial behaviour on our waterways and coastlines and enable officers to get to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible, such as shallow water or narrow waterways.

Ahead of the semi-final match Superintendent Nick Morris discusses how Essex Police are planning resources to ensure everyone stays safe and enjoys the game.

Superintendent Nick Morris from Essex Police reassures residents ahead of the Euro 2020 match between England and Germany this evening.

Inspector Paul Hogben interviewed on BBC Essex by Ben Fryer on 4 June 2021.

Discussed the recent anti-social behaviour incidents in the Southend area and considered how safe people feel who live in the area.

Interview with Dave Monk on BBC Essex. Police Sergeant Rosanna Walker talks about her career in Essex Police including knife crime campaign in Colchester and work in schools.