Southend Police Station open day

We’re holding an open day at Southend Police Station next month so you can learn about what goes on behind the scenes, speak to our officers about what they do and tell them of any issues which concern you.

We’ll also be running tours of our custody suite, you’ll be able to see how an Open Gate weapons detector operates and our crime scene investigators (CSIs) will provide you with a unique view of a ‘crime scene’.

As well as officers from Southend Community Policing Team, you’ll be able to talk with firearms officers, CSIs and officers from our Marine Unit, Drones Team and Dog Section and meet a police dog – subject to operational availability, of course.

If you’ve just got your A-Level, BTEC or T-Level results and are considering a career in policing, come along and ask our officers what the job is like.

You can also find out more on our Careers webpages.

On the day, you’ll also be able to speak with staff from East of England Ambulance Service and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service plus staff and volunteers from SAVS, the Southend Association of Voluntary Services.

Just turn up anytime between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 9 September at the front of our police station in Victoria Avenue SS2 6ES – between the magistrates’ court and Civic Centre.

The police station is surrounded by car parks so take a look at the city council’s map to see which one is best for you. 

Of course, you don’t have to come to our open day to be able to speak to our police officers.

You can stop and talk to them when you see them out on patrol in your area or you can report non-urgent crime and anti-social behaviour via our website where you can also use Live Chat to speak to an online operator. Alternatively, you can ring 101.

Always ring 999 if it’s an emergency.