Essex Police Witham

Latest news, updates & appeals in Witham. Please do not report crime here call 999 (Emergency) or 101 (Non Emergency)

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Supported by the Neighbourhood Policing Team I was in #Witham to seize an E Scooter that had recently failed to stop for me. It was captured on my Body Worn Video & with my local knowledge, I identified the rider. 3 in the last 2 weeks seized & Section 59's issued! #YouSaidWeDid

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

My targeted foot patrols & investigating has really paid off this week with another E-Scooter seized for destruction, another Section 59 issued & the recovery of a stolen bicycle. I also attended incidents & visited several ASB hotspots to provide visibility. #CommunityPolicing

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

@Brick_Cop @ukhomeoffice @mpsspecial So very sorry to hear this terrible news. Sending condolences to all those left behind affected by this tradgedy.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

I concentrated my efforts on the recent residents complaints concerning E Scooters in Witham & successfully seized 1 & issued 3 Section 59 warnings which could result in further seizures. I also conducted foot patrols around town to provide visibility & reassurance.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

This week I have been volunteering in my Community Special role to provide a visible presence throughout the day & initial response to issues in Witham. I have also conducted foot patrols with over 38km walked so far, supported investigations & attended schools for reassurance.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Community Special Constables were volunteering in #Witham & conducted speed checks at 2 locations resulting in a number of traffic offence reports. They also conducted foot patrol in the town centre and visited the Templars Estate to provide visibility & reassurance. #VisionZero

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

At the Witham Fire Station Open Day alongside our Ambulance colleagues, we demonstrated some of the equipment & people that keep Essex safe. The visiting children were fascinated with all the vehicles & hundreds of inquitsitive minds were satisfied. @ECFRS @EastEnglandAmb

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

My local knowledge as a Community Special assisted with an incident in the morning & then I was on foot patrol in the town centre, visiting the library and stores in town & providing a visible presence. In the afternoon I visited #Terling & #HatfieldPeverel for further visibility

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

2 incidents attended at the beginning of the duty, 2 hour Community Beat Surgery @WithamHub with lots of information shared & advice provided to residents on local issues. High visibility foot patrols around the town & speed checks on Hatfield Rd, Gershwin Boulevard & Spa Rd.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Even off-duty, the commitment never stops.
Members of the public were calling for help for an unconscious school girl. SC Penrose identified himself as an off-duty officer, took control of the scene, administered aid, & coordinated updates when the ambulance arrived. @WithamCSC

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

The remainder of my shift incldued CCTV scoping for an investigation, vehicle stop, welfare checks, patrols on foot and mobile to provide visibility and reassurance around anti-social behaviour hotspots.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Men do talk! Tonight I spoke with an angry man, I spoke to a drunk man but then I spoke with a young man who approached me with the weight of the world seemingly on his shoulders. He paced around nearby before finally coming over to see me...and we talked! This was a good shift..

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

My next shift starts the same as every other since I became a Special over 8 years ago.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Patrol in town for engagement & accessibility, spoke to market traders, assisted Library with their alarm & provided mobile visibility on Forest Road & the Rec. Driver warned for excessive exhaust noise. Disturbance reported & resolved on Honeysuckle Way. Patrol on the RIverWalk

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Increasing my visibility I carried out foot patrols on the Riverwalk followed by ASB incident near to the library. I joined the Rural Engagement Team with a walk around at the traveller site on Haygreen Road. Cleared a fallen branch & carried out a search to support #OPSceptre

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Saturday in Witham with foot patrols, a busy Community Beat Surgery, we attended & resolved a disturbance. 2x Section 59 warnings were issued to E-Scooter owners to curb their use & speed checks on Spa Rd & Maldon Rd saw 25 verbal warnings & 3 traffic offence reports issued

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Road traffic incidents both ends of my shift but filled the middle with foot patrol, visiting residents & businesses. E-Scooter removed from the street. Hatfield Peverel library visited to prevent ASB & returned for mobile patrols on the Witham estates. #YouSaidWeDid #Community

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Foot patrol on the RIverWalk where there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour impacting residents. CCTV has been obtained and more visible patrols will be carried out. Mobile patrols on Haygreen Rd to provide reassurance. Incident in the town & visit to Hatfield Peverel

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Foot patrols on Newland St resulted in a driver warned for excess speed. Visibility around the Skate Park, ASDA & the RiverWalk. Welfare checks on homeless people & met with resident concerning recent anti-social behaviour & how we can tackle it together.

[Essex Police Witham @EPWitham]

Today I attended the Witham Dog Show with a pop-up stall. An opportunity for residents & visitors to talk about the community but I also had the best engagement with children & families. With stickers, colouring, scratch art & hats to try it was a lovely event. #MyOtherLife