Dubbed Operation Buzzard, the initiative will coordinate all rural crime related operations in the county.
These operations will make best use of all the specialist teams and help ensure the force is in the best position to tackle a range of rural crime offences.
The launch took place at Cherry Tree Orchard farm in Orsett.
Thurrock Rural Community Policing Team joined forces with their special constable and wildlife officer colleagues to discuss issues affecting rural areas.
Read more here: http://www.rsnonline.org.uk/services/police-take-to-sky-against-rural-crime