New Essex Police officers ready for duty
Above: Intake M by the Essex Police flag.
Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh today congratulated the new members of the Essex Police family following their passing out parade this afternoon.
Luckily, the weather held out as friends and family watched the officers, led by APS Mal Richardson, parade at the grounds of Police Headquarters in Chelmsford.
Above: Intake M proudly march past the memorial at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford.
The inspection of the new officers was carried out by Mr Kavanagh, Superintendent Steve Johnson and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, Mr Lindsay Whitehouse.
Above: The new officers are inspected in front of friends and family by Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh, Superintendent Steve Johnson and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Lindsay Whitehouse.
Mr Kavanagh’s address to Intake M focused upon the history of Essex Police, and how the new officers will look to the future whilst upholding the high standards of officers that have gone before them.
Mr Kavanagh said: “Today is a day of pride and reflection to remember how far you have all come. It is an enormous privilege for you all to parade in front of the police memorial in memory of those who have died in service. Our history is one story - of serving this county, protecting residents, keeping them safe from harm.
“As you go into your policing career, my expectation is that you show the same courage, the same compassion, commitment and integrity that those officers that have served in this force before you have shown.”
Mr Whitehouse added: “The office of Constable is a noble one. Those who preceded you in office have set a very high standard. You are in a position to be able to stand on the shoulders of giants in order to meet those standards. Congratulations to the new officers – I salute you all”.
Intake M had also arranged various charity events in support of The Danny Green Fund during their time at Essex Police College, including a charity barbeque, bake sale and a climbing challenge at Basildon. The charity provides funding for therapy and equipment for children suffering from Posterior Fossa Syndrome as a result of a brain tumour. The charity promotes awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children.
The fund was set up in the name of Danny Green, a 10 year old boy from Canvey Island who sadly lost his life to Posterior Fossa Syndrome as a result of a brain tumour. His family are now the driving forces behind the fund.
A cheque of £1,500 was presented to Danny’s parents, Lisa and Chris Green, during the ceremony.
Mr Green said: “Thank you to Essex Police for inviting us here, and thank you Intake M for everything you’ve done for us.
“The money you’ve raised will help the 11 children we’re helping weekly with physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and horse riding therapy all over the UK at the moment, so your donation will be used wisely.
“We wish you all the best in your future careers.”
