The Essex Police Authority, which comprises elected County Councillors, Magistrates and Appointed Independent Members, has a duty to 'secure the maintenance of an efficient and effective Police force' for the Essex Area, while the Chief Constable is responsible for the 'direction and control' of Essex Police.

ESSEX POLICE NON-EMERGENCY telephone number - 101

In an Emergency call 999

Divisional Headquarters:

Braintree Police Station
Blyth's Meadow
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3DJ
Tel: (01376) 551312
Fax: (01376) 551412
Opening Hours: 24 hours

Other Principal Stations:

Witham Police Station
Newland Street
Witham
Essex
CM8 2AS
Tel: (01376) 501212
Fax: (01376) 503068

Halstead Police Station
Trinity Street
Halstead
Essex
CO9 1JG
Tel: (01787) 472451
Fax: (01787) 476688