Braintree Police Station opens to residents for first time

Residents flocked to Braintree Police Station for its first ever open day on Sunday, April 3.

Police officers, community support officers and volunteer specials for the district helped to make the day special for a lot of people.

As well as being able to sit in a police car, visitors could also visit the old custody cells and have their fingerprints taken.

Residents queued to visit the old custody cells and have their fingerprints taken

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A fire service crew also attended with a fire engine and members of Rayne Community Speed Watch spoke to visitors.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: "It was the first time we had opened the police station and we never expected such an amazing turnout.

Essex Fire Rescue Service visited the open day

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"We tried to involve as many people as we could and PC James Draper, of Braintree Community Policing Team, says we have made other arrangements for people who weren't able to get in.

"We are looking at doing more events like this in the future - and will incorporate some of the feedback we received."

Young visitors at the open day enjoyed themselves. Credit: Essex Police

Essex Police in Braintree says it will be holding another event later in the year so there will be another chance for residents to visit the station.
Residents queued up to visit the station. Credit: Essex Police

Families could sit in police cars. Credit: Essex Police