Yesterday evening some of our Special Constables were on duty assisting their Community Policing colleagues with patrols around areas of reported anti-social behaviour in Southend, Leigh and Chalkwell . #keepingessexsafe

This #FitnessFriday, we're reminding gym-goers that unwanted attention is unwelcome & they're #JustHereToTrain, More than 60 #Essex gyms & leisure centres have signed up. If your business wants more info, email us at [email protected] #ProtectingAndServingEssex

Next week you can find us at: Tues 7 May 11am-12pm Kent Elms Library Wed 8 May 2.45pm-3.15pm Westborough School Fri 10 May 3pm-3:30pm Westleigh School Fri10 May 6pm-6:30pm Eastwood Park Sat 11 May 11am-2pm Trust Links, Westcliff Sat 11 May 11am-2pm Leigh Library Gardens

On Sat 4 May, our volunteer police officers, also known as Specials, took over policing in #Southend. They do the same role as full time officers& we're proud of them for giving up their time to support us in tackling crime & keeping you safe. Read more esxpol.uk/Pp24n

Last week, 37 people were arrested across #Essex on suspicion of shop theft - 22 were charged with a total of 91 counts of shop theft. Four were also charged with assault. More, incl how Essex Police Business Crime Team can help your business or store, in Comments. #ProtectingAndServingEssex

A shoplifter is now banned from multiple shops in Southend as he begins a 50-week prison sentence. The order, in place for two years, prevents the 38-year-old man from Rochford from entering any Tesco, BP garage and Co-op in Southend: esxpol.uk/ilEWv

Heading to the #Essex coast this weekend? We'll see you there. We'll be out on patrol as usual, helping to keep you safe . If you're riding a personal watercraft, familiarise yourself with your responsibilities, local water byelaws, & our PWC Code of Conduct - link in Comments.

Upcoming Events: Thurs 16 May 10 -11am  Co-op, Eastwood Road North   Fri 17 May 2.45-3.15pm Chase High   Fri 17 May 6-6:30pm  Oakwood Park   Sun 19 May 10am-4pm Southend Rugby Club Sun 19 May 12-3pm  Belfairs Woodland Centre   Mon 20 May 7:30-8:30pm  Central LCM Civic Centre

The sun is shining in #Southend and people are enjoying the good weather. If you’re heading there this weekend, you will see our officers out across the city. Stay hydrated and don’t do anything to put yourself or others in danger. #ProtectingAndServingEssex

PCSO's will be at Leigh Community Centre tomorrow between 11am and 12pm to listen to your community concerns and discuss what we can do to resolve these. We'll also be able to offer crime and fraud prevention advice, as well as answer any of your local policing questions.

This week you can find us at: Tues 21 May between 5pm-6pm at Waitrose, Fossetts Way, Southend Thurs 23 Maybetween 10am-11am at McDonalds, Southend Highstreet (seafront end) Fri24 May between 11am-12pm at Kent Elms Library, Rayleigh Road, Eastwood We look forward to seeing you

Between 6 & 19 May, 15 people were arrested on suspicion of shop theft in #Southend. #ProtectingAndServingEssex

Roads Policing officers led a #VisionZero day in #Southend to tackle crime on our roads, focussing on speeding, non-seatbelt wearing, mobile phone distraction & drug driving, stopping 67 vehicles and arresting two drivers. Read about their achievements: esxpol.uk/hd24T

Last night two teams of Special Constables were out on patrol across the #Southend district. They also attended several incidents to assist colleagues. A busy shift with lots of ground covered on their patrols. #keepingessexsafe

The below infographic provides a small snapshot of the work undertaken in April 2024 across the Southend District. #keepingessexsafe

If you see us out on patrol, come and say hello.

Heading to the #Essex coast this weekend? Look out for our marine officers on patrol. #OpWaveBreaker #ProtectingAndServingEssex