#ARREST | This is the dramatic moment a brave off-duty special constable disarmed a suspected gunman moments after a shot was fired in #Birmingham city centre. Tap for the full story 👇

Today RaSP & Officers from throughout the MSC assisted with the visit of the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle #Windsor President Biden

Another year, another #NottingHill. Dozens of MPSSpecials on over the BH, with the majority in specialist #PublicOrder roles. V long days, but back to ‘day job’ today. I think this picture gives a rough idea of a well needed 5 mins near the end… a possible #CaptionCompetition?

Metropolitan Police officers have arrested Daniel Khalife who escaped from HMP Wandsworth on 6 Sep Officers apprehended him just before 11am today in the #Chiswick area, and he is currently in police custody We thank the public and media for their support with info & appeals

Delighted that today we’ve included an entire Police Support Unit of volunteer MPSSpecials meaning I’m able to release over 20 full time officers back to local response teams Very grateful for giving up your time, and putting new skills to good use in keeping Londoners safe!

#SouthWestBCU held a Reward and Welfare day today for it’s Volunteer Officers, to thank them for the time they give up to support Wandsworth Police Merton Police Kingston Police Richmond Police. There was inputs covering Trauma, PTSD, and a visit from the BCU Commander.

In accordance with ancient tradition (and the Port of London Thames Byelaws) a bundle of straw is dangled from Millennium Bridge to warn shipping of work under the bridge (we’re not making this up, honest). Robert, from our rope access contractor CAN Ltd, does the honours.

Update, both Downing Street and Trafalgar Square are now clear. #PublicOrder Serials remain on duty and are proactively patrolling across London.

Today's policing operation is now drawing to a close. Officers worked tirelessly to keep London safe, making at least 126 arrests in the face of significant violence. Sadly, nine officers were injured. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist's statement gives an overview of events.

me before and after my order arrives #DoctorWho

#SouthWestBCU Specials provided 5 Officers to patrol #WimbledonWinterfest today in Merton Police, we made 1 arrest for drug possession, while also investigating a commercial burglary, and assisting with 2 missing children, all while spending lots of time engaging with people.

This is another brilliant result from our team leading Live Facial Recognition. 10 wanted suspects arrested, zero false positives. Precision policing at its best, and local communities made safer 👏 #LFR

The #VCTF was formed in 2018 to tackle violence on London's streets. 1000s of arrests later, we have now moved from a dedicated taskforce to more local proactive teams, who now benefit from our experience. The end of the #VCTF but a new beginning for proactive policing.

Read this excellent critical analysis by CJ Marshall, Special Assistant Chief Officer (Met Special Constabulary) and Dr Iain Britton University of Northampton Law on the substantial decline in the #SpecialConstable headcount and strategic solutions to reverse this trend. police-foundation.org.uk/2024/01/where-…

A knife-wielding man has been jailed after a group of off-duty officers rushed to intervene as he attacked another man in #Southwark Shocking footage demonstrates "the heroism shown by these officers is nothing short of exceptional" as they separate the attacker from the victim.

#SouthWestBCU MPSSpecials took part in Policing #StPatricksDayParade in Trafalgar Square today.

#SouthWestBCU Specials in Wandsworth Police arrested a male last night following a Stop & Search for Possessing Offensive Weapons (2 Knuckle Dusters!), as well as Drug Possession.

#dogsatpollingstations

Shameful this even needs to be said.