Metropolitan Police

"I was concerned for members of the public and knew we had to stop him" Hear the harrowing details of how PC Alannah Mulhall and PC Joseph Gerrard put their lives on the line to stop a knife-wielding man in 2022. Last night, they were both honoured with a police bravery award for their quick actions in extremely dangerous circumstances, which left both of them severely injured. Despite everything, they returned to duty in 2023. Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley joined them on GMB this morning and said: "Their energy, their resilience, their dedication and their vocation is really, really inspiring."

Lindsey Chiswick, the Met’s director of intelligence, spoke at the Future of Britain Conference about how we can reimagine the fight against crime by using data and AI to make communities in London safer now and in the future. As an example, the V100 uses data analytics to identify and target those suspected of causing the greatest harm to women and girls. Facial recognition technology is also aiding us in identifying and removing harmful criminals. In the first half of this year more than 250 arrests have been made by officers with the assistance of live facial recognition technology. These arrests include offences relating to violence against women and girls, breaching sexual harm prevention orders and various levels of assault. Officers still have to verify alerts, review the information and make a decision on whether there are grounds for arrest. This is traditional policing just augmented by modern technology. The Met is harnessing the power of data and AI to be more effective. We are transparent in our approach, building trust with the communities we serve. This is precise, community-based crime fighting. Lindsey’s presentation is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eT37Biyn

Officers PC Brickley and PC Debell had the honour of hosting German exchange officers Paula and Marius last month. The two German officers got to experience a ride-along with Emergency Response Team, exposing them to diverse range of calls from and giving them insight into the realities of policing in London. They spoke in great lengths about the similarities and differences between our policing techniques and were blown away by the patience that British police officers have when dealing with difficult individuals. The two visiting officers were also taken to Gravesend Public Order centre where they were shown the training scenarios for Level 2 officers and got to see The Met’s public order tactics in action. Officer Jung said about the experience, “We would like to thank the two officers for this experience, we had a really great time and found the experience very eye opening”. It was a great experience for our officers and we look forward to hosting more exchange programmes in the near future.

We are strengthening neighbourhood policing to make it even more effective. In Lewisham, officers are responding to antisocial behaviour, retail crime and violence. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and local teams welcomed Home Secretary Yvette Cooper today to discuss our work. Local officers are at the centre of our work to cut crime and rebuild trust. They are community crime fighters, focusing on what matters most to local people. This weekend one prolific Lewisham offender was charged with 70 offences including shoplifting by the town centre team.

Police dog hunts down prolific burglar hiding in a garden shed Officers were called shortly after 2am on Friday 10th May to reports of a man acting suspiciously, trying car door handles and moving in and out of different properties. Officers arrived within minutes of the 999 call and immediately started to search for the man. Police Dog Remy and his handler were part of the search and with information provided by a member of the public, Remy sniffed out the man who was cowering in a garden shed with a stolen racing bike and a bottle of whiskey. After his arrest officers discovered he was also wanted for three burglaries in north-west London. The prolific offender, Bryan Mockble, was jailed on 25 June. You can help us make it hard for burglars: https://lnkd.in/erCQBbZY

We’re bringing together the right support to tackle drug addiction through better treatment and rehabilitation with health agencies, communities and partners. Project Adder helps those impacted by addiction, making a positive impact on safer streets and ultimately less crime.

Did you spot the pick-pocketing? 🎥 Officers are carrying out targeted patrols and raising awareness of the tactics used by thieves who often target elderly and vulnerable people leaving banks. Please keep your belongings safe while out and about. If you have been a victim or have witnessed a theft, please report it as soon as it happens by dialling 101 or 999. #CommunityCrimeFighting

Off-duty officer praised after he chased and detained a suspect A 16-year-old boy is currently in custody in connection with an attempted murder in Shoebury, Essex in May. Officers were called to Southend High Street at around 7pm on Friday 28 June following reports of a fight involving a group of boys. Prior to Essex Police arriving and following information that a boy in the group may be in possession of a knife, an off-duty Met officer pursued the boy on foot and managed to detain him. When Essex Police officers arrived, the 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession of a class B or C drug. He was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, in connection with a serious assault Chapel Road in Shoebury on 19 May. Searches in a nearby bin also resulted in a recovery of a knife. District Commander for Southend, Chief Inspector Jo Collins said “I would like to commend the actions of the off duty Metropolitan Police Officer, who ran towards an individual suspected of holding a knife in order to protect the safety of the wider public. “This bravery is admirable and demonstrates the courage that police officers across the country show every day. #CommunityCrimeFighting

Our local officers have been working with Age UK and UK Finance and DCPCU to target organised crime groups stealing money from vulnerable people leaving banks. We will continue working to raise awareness and dismantle bank theft, protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities. If you have been a victim or have witnessed a theft, please report it as soon as it happens by dialling 101 or 999 #CommunityCrimeFighting

PCSO Adriana Ciser was out on patrol in Victoria Park when she was approached by two members of the public who were concerned about a man shouting and threatening to harm himself and others. Without hesitation, she ran over to the man who she could see was making his way towards the canal. He appeared to be searching for someone to push into the canal so Adriana knew she had to act. On seeing her, the man fled but Adriana was close behind. He headed towards the main road and into oncoming traffic. She shouted at the man to stay where he was, whilst calling for further assistance. Whilst waiting for her colleagues to arrive, Adriana solely stopped the traffic in both directions and kept the man talking, so to prevent him from coming to any harm. Thanks to PCSO Ciser's rapid response, the man received the support he needed. Without her actions, the outcome could have been completely different. If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, talk to someone. Call the Samaritans any time, from any phone, on 116 123