Four senior police officers attended the council meeting: police and crime commissioner Nick Alston, chief Constable Leigh Norris, chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh and his assistant.
There was a 20 minute presentation about the overall work of the police.
I had the opportunity to ask one question.
My question: My residents are very active on social media and they've asked me numerous questions since I made them aware you were coming just this afternoon. Chief issues in Chafford are tackling boy racers and dealing with potential gangs in Chafford. Now that the government have found the funds will you keep the local PSCOs and tackle these issues once and for all?
A: Chief Constable Kavanagh said they will still cut PSCOs but instead of reducing them to 60 they will keep 90.
A: Chief Constable Norris said they are tackling boy racers by working with the council on the new PSPO.
He recognised that there are Chafford residents who are involved in gangs which operate outside Thurrock. Essex police now have various measures in place to deal with this including working with the London police and exchange of information with neighbouring forces.
Thank you to everyone who raised issues for me to bring to the police on Facebook. I will write to them about all the other issues raised.
The purpose of this personal blogsite is to pass Ward or Thurrock related information across, and to allow residents comment on plans or proposals. Residents suggestions for developments in the community are certainly very welcome.
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