PFCC and MP tour police station and view investment in youth outreach on Canvey Island

Posted Saturday 17th February

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, yesterday joined Rebecca Harris MP to view investment in youth outreach on Canvey Island and tour Canvey Island Police Station

On Canvey Island the PFCC, through its Violence and Vulnerability Unit, has supported Yellow Door, an independent charity offering information, advice, advocacy, emotional and practical support, education, counselling and activities to young people between 11 and 25.

The PFCC and MP also took the opportunity to tour Canvey Island Police Station and meet a number of officers to discuss policing issues on the island. The PFCC and MP also joined Essex Police in a short patrol of the town before visiting the Jewish Community of Canvey Island synagogue.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “It was very pleasing to be welcomed to Canvey Island Police Station, Yellow Door and the synagogue. We saw the vital advice and support provided to young people on Canvey Island. We have invested in a range of initiatives across Essex designed to stop vulnerable young people being drawn into a life of crime and help all our communities be safer.

“By investing in charities and community groups like Yellow Door and working with partners across the county we are reaching out and tackling the root causes of crime and anti-social behaviour, stopping young people being drawn into gang activity, while offering a roadmap for a fulfilling future life.”

Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, said: “It was good to have Roger back on the Island again to speak to the Officers working at Canvey Police Station, hear how popular the town teams are with local businesses and residents, and learn more about the amazing youth work Yellow Door does.”