Private security guards commenced their first patrols in Essex on Monday, a move initiated after reports surfaced that male migrants had caused some women to feel unsafe venturing out alone.
The Reform-led county council contracted private security firms to monitor migrant activity in the streets of Colchester, Braintree, and Chelmsford.
The initiative aims to address public safety concerns that have arisen in these areas. The Daily Mail is soliciting public opinion on the matter through a poll, asking whether such measures are supported or considered excessive.