The Force

Documentary shining a light on modern policing in the county of Essex and the challenges faced by officers as they deal with a range of criminal and social issues

In Colchester, police are called to deal with a man who has broken into a local school. Meanwhile, Basildon cops assist an unconscious man beside a motorway.

A grandmother is shocked after she is burgled by her own grandson, and the mother of a learner driver is arrested for being drunk.

Essex Police's fight against knife crime continues when a dispute between neighbours gets out of control.

Documentary shining a light on modern policing in the county of Essex and the challenges faced by officers as they deal with a range of criminal and social issues

In Wickford, cops are left mystified when a victim of an acid attack refuses to cooperate with them.

In Basildon, cops investigate a burglary and hunt down five youths seen fleeing the scene. Meanwhile, officers embark on a drug bust.

An injured drunk man starts spraying his blood over officers in Southend-on-Sea, while police help two women who have been robbed at machete-point

Trouble comes in threes in Clacton-on-Sea as traffic cops pursue a getaway car being driven dangerously, an uninsured driver and a reported stolen vehicle

Officers chase a speeding car through Chelmsford, while police deal with fans at a Colchester United match.