Police officers doing volunteer patrols in Chelmsford and Maldon tonight
Special Inspector Fraser MacLeod and Special Constable Katy Seymour are voluteering their own time with 11 other Special Constables to patrol the streets of Chelmsford and Maldon tonight.
They will be carrying out high visibility patrols on this busy Friday night, dealing with community issues, and are encouraging people to approach them and ask them about their jobs.
Some officers will be out in plain clothes.
SC Katy Seymour said: "If you see us out and about, then please stop and say hello and if you have got any questions, please ask us."
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