PC Alan Shelley meets students at Epping Forest College.
ESSEX Police paid a visit to Epping Forest College to emphasise the seriousness of bullying.
The event, at the college in Borders Lane, Loughton, was held as part of national anti-bullying week.
Safer Schools Officer Alan Shelley met with students to discuss issues surrounding the problem and the 'Essex Policing Pledge for Young People'.
He said: "We want to raise awareness to reassure students that there is help available.
"Bullying is not acceptable and will not be tolerated."
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