The county's police and crime commissioner is hosting a public meeting in Braintree next week.
Nick Alston will be discussing crime and policing issues on Thursday, December 5, at Braintree Council's offices in Bocking End, Braintree.
The meeting will take place from 4pm to 6pm.
Mr Alston aims to hold two meetings each year in every district of Essex.
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