History
Essex Constabulary was formed in 1840. In 1965, the force had an establishment of 1,862 officers.
In 1969 it amalgamated with Southend-on-Sea Borough Police to form Essex and Southend-on-Sea Joint Constabulary, which was renamed as Essex Police in 1974.
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