Essex Police Museum
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -We explore the history of policing in Essex, UK!
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26: Modern Investigation Techniques
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 464 KBAdvancements in technology have provided us with a whole host of new investigation techniques.
25: Uniform
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 315 KBWe explain the subtle differences in Officers' uniform that signify rank and awarded medals.
24: The Force Control Room
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 427 KBIn 1997 a central information room was built to make force communications much more efficient.
23: Communications
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBAdvancements in technology have revolutionised Police communication.
22: Southend-On-Sea Borough Constabulary
November 14, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 539 KBDid you know Southend-On-Sea used to have it's own police force? Hear about the origins of the Force and find out why it no longer exists.
21: Bonus: Victorian Southend
November 13, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 479 KBWe take a look at policing in Southend during the Victorian era.
20: Bonus: Women In Policing - Adventures of a Rookie
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 692 KBHear a letter from a rookie Women Police Constable (WPC) to her parents, describing the day to day life of a trainee.
19: Women In Policing
November 11, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBWe take a look at the first women constables in Essex and hear the differences in men's and women's roles.
18: Transport
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 409 KBEssex Police have many vehicles and transport methods at their disposal.
17: Bonus: Zeppelin Crash - SC Nicholls' Account
November 09, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 491 KBHear Special Constable Edgar Nicholls' account of the L33 zeppelin crash near Little Wigborough.
16: Bonus: The Special Constabulary - A Constable's Perspective
November 08, 2021 16:00 - 38 seconds - 151 KBDiscover a Special Constable's wartime duties.
15: The Beginnings of the Special Constabulary
November 07, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 483 KBHear how World War I led to the start of the Special Constabulary, a section that's still in use today!
14: Policing During The Wars
November 06, 2021 09:00 - 33 seconds - 136 KBPolicing in Essex was changed dramatically by both World Wars.
13: The Murder of PC Gutteridge
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 477 KBHear how forensic ballistic evidence was used to convict the murderers of PC Gutteridge in 1927. Interestingly one of the perpetrators, Frederick Browne, protested his innocence even at the very end and modern-day analysis can only conclusively put his co-defendant, William Kennedy, at the scene. The case was featured in an episode of the BBC's Murder, Mystery and My Family with the conviction upheld.
12: Bonus: Murder At Moat Farm - Dougal's Confession
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 1.03 MBHear Samuel Dougal's 'confession' of the events that unfolded on 19th May, 1899, leading to Camille Holland's death. Sgt David Scott did not believe it, thinking instead that Dougal's actions were intentional. What do you believe?
11: Bonus: Murder At Moat Farm - Sgt David Scott's Letter
November 03, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBHear Sgt David Scott's letter detailing the final moments of Samuel Dougal, convicted murderer of Camille Holland. Dougal was hanged at Chelmsford Prison on 14th July 1903.
10: Murder At Moat Farm
November 02, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBThe story of the murder at Moat Farm, a case with huge public interest at the time. The investigation and trial took place in 1903, 4 years after the murder had been committed in 1899. The perpetrator used several tricks to hide his crime and the police didn't have modern-day forensics to assist them.
09: Bonus: Victorian Crimes - The Murder of Inspector Simmons
November 01, 2021 15:00 - 57 seconds - 226 KBA brief overview of the murder of Inspector Simmons.
08: Bonus: Victorian Crimes - The Death of PC Bamborough
October 31, 2021 15:00 - 55 seconds - 216 KBA brief overview of the death of PC Bamborough who died as a result of a fight with a prisoner. He was the first officer to die on duty in Essex.
07: Bonus: Victorian Crimes - The Harwich Death Club
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 310 KBA brief overview of the case known as the Harwich Death Club. Mary May was set to receive a large sum of money after her husband's death, until she became the main suspect in his murder.
06 Bonus: Victorian Crimes - Arsenic Sally
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 321 KBA brief overview of a famous Essex case - Arsenic Sally. The case was featured on BBC's Murder, Mystery and My Family, concluding that the conviction of Sarah Chesham was potentially unsafe.
05: Bonus: Prisoner Henry Eagle
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 52 seconds - 207 KBHenry Eagle gives his opinion on Victorian prison life. He was awaiting trail for the murder of James Barnard, eventually being convicted of Manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years transportation (Convict Records: Henry Eagle).
04: A Victorian Cell
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 15 seconds - 240 KBFind out about our replica Victorian cell, based on the ones at the old Thorpe-Le-Soken station.
03: Victorian Policing: A Constable's Viewpoint
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 521 KBNew Constable David Scott describes the job from his perspective.
02: Victorian Policing
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 596 KBAdmiral McHardy establishes the Essex County Constabulary but he had high standards. Would you make the grade?
01: Policing Before Police Forces
October 24, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 651 KBInspector Drane from Colchester Borough Police takes us through the origins of police forces, from the middle ages to the formation of the first police force!