More than 200 Special Constables volunteered their free time to help keep Essex residents safe across the bank holiday weekend.
In total, 309 duties were conducted, totalling to a huge 2,420 extra hours of policing in the county.
More than 900 of these hours were spent on high-visibility patrol offering reassurance to members of the community.
During these duties, Special Constables dealt several incidents including five people being arrested for knife-related crime incidents.
A further 10 arrests for similar crimes across the weekend, with Operation Sceptre being dedicated to reducing knife crime on the streets.
Sarah Wright from the Specials Constabulary said: “Bank holidays are really busy weekends for the force.
“Our Specials have made a huge contribution in responding to that demand with nearly more than 2,000 hours volunteered by more 200 officers.
“They have truly made a difference to the force and our communities.”
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