Essex Police
Law EnforcementEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
Essex Police is a large law enforcement agency based in Chelmsford, Essex, England, serving an estimated population of 1.72 million across roughly 1,405 square miles. It ranks among the largest police forces outside the Metropolitan Police Service, with duties that include coastal patrols by a Marine Unit and oversight of the area 's two airports along with an extensive rail network. The force operates across an area that borders four counties and four London boroughs. It emphasizes workforce diversity and aims to recruit from a broad range of backgrounds to reflect the communities it polices. Its structure includes specialist teams such as the Dog Section, Child Abuse Investigation Team, Local and Community Policing Teams, Crime Scene Investigation, and CID. In 2026, reports noted leadership changes at the top of the force, indicating ongoing transitions in senior management.