The order covers several central locations including the High Street, Marine Parade, Southend Victoria and Southend Central train stations, Victoria Shopping Centre and Royals Shopping Centre. Under the dispersal order, officers have the power to direct individuals suspected of causing or likely to cause anti-social behaviour to leave the area. Mapped - the dispersal order area across Southend (Image: Essex Police)Dispersal orders are issued under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Failure to comply with a dispersal order is an arrestable offence. They say the measure is in place to protect the community and ensure everyone can enjoy Southend without disruption.