More Police

Delivering Safer Streets has always been a top priority. I have campaigned for more police since becoming an MP.

We are delivering on our commitment to increase the number of Police Officers by 20,000 nationally.  By March 2021, there will be 519 more officers in Essex than there were in 2018.   384 of them as a result of the increase in the local Council Tax precept and efficiencies achieved by Essex Police, and 135 from the national police uplift programme.

With recent investments in technology and improved efficiency,  Essex Police is as strong as it has ever been.  

Crime is now down by 6.3% county wide in the last year and by 5.3% in Chelmsford.  Essex Police have seen a reduction in recorded crime over the last year, with over 9,000 fewer offences recorded and, importantly, fewer victims of crime between September 2019 and September 2020, compared to the year before.   Even before COVID they were seeing significant reductions in burglary, theft and anti-social behaviour.

With a heavy investment in local, accessible and visible policing,  anti-social behaviour has reduced, helping protect vulnerable children and adults from harm and reduced serious harm on our roads working with the Safer Essex Roads Partnership.

The Police are tackling gangs and organised crime as well as helping to break the cycle of domestic abuse. 

 

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Bunny Walks Art - designed by Trinity School Primary Pupils

Recently,  I met some of the extremely talented children from Trinity Road Primary school who had designed the stunning murals on the Bunny Walks under Chelmer Valley Road Bridge. The murals were then painted by a professional artist.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 16 May 2022 I know I often write this in this column that it has been a busy week, but this week really was extremely busy. All the UK's ambassadors and high commissioners from all across the globe have come back to London for a major conference.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

It is all set for a very busy week in Westminster as we near the end of the Parliamentary Session.   Each session of Parliament begins with the State Opening, when Her Majesty delivers the Queen’s Speech, setting out what her Government will deliver in the months ahead.   The Queen’s Speech usual

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 28 March  A busy start to the week.  In the Foreign Office I meet the head of the Gates Foundation a major funder of projects to improve health and tackle disease around the world.  The boss of Trademark East Africa tells me about the work they have been doing to reduce the costs of trade

Vision Magazine Article - April 2022

I would like to thank all those involved with the recent operation by Essex police to tackle county lines.  As part of a national week of action aimed at disrupting County Lines drug gangs in Essex, specialist officers made 49 arrests, seized almost £100,000 in cash, 300g of loose Class A drugs a

Storms Dudley Eunice and Franklin

Thank you so much to all those who have been helping support people through the storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin and especially our emergency services, Police, Fire and Ambulance 

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 31st January  I am still not feeling great as I return to Westminster this week. The mystery tummy bug that I picked up in Africa has now been diagnosed as not just one but three different bugs. Antibiotics have kicked in but have also brought their own side effects. 

Passing Out Parade _ Essex Police

Congratulations to the 89 new police officers and two new police dogs who took part in the passing out parade in Chelmsford today.

That’s 91 new members of the Essex Police force, working to keep people safe.

Thank you for all you do for the people of Essex.

Free Mark and Register your Bike in Chelmsford

Out and about today with our Essex Police community team. Bike thieves can be a real nuisance so do get your cycle marked. There a free mark and register drop on service happening in Meadgate opposite the Coop this Saturday 21 August 10-2pm.

Policing of Bunny Walks in Chelmsford

Thank you Essex Police for being down the Bunny Walks in Chelmsford, an area where residents have told me of the need for more action to keep people feeling safe.