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London's three police forces - a triple threat

Police officers meeting the public
Created on
30 January 2018

City of London Police were among the first to respond to the London Bridge attack in June 2017.



The Metropolitan Police, the British Transport Police and the City of London Police are all expected to work together to prevent and respond to terrorism, but how do the forces work together in preparing for terror attacks? What information is shared when a person of interest is identified? How do they work in preventing extremism?



The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will hold a question and answer session with the three forces tomorrow. They have been widely praised for the way in which they worked together during recent attacks. Subjects for discussion include:

  • The threat of terrorism
  • Fraud
  • Hate crime
  • Dealing with an increasing number of people with mental health needs
  • Leadership and culture
  • Working together to support policing priorities in London
  • Accountability and governance

The guests are:

  • Cressida Dick CBE QPM, Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
  • Alistair Sutherland, Assistant Commissioner, City of London Police
  • Paul Crowther, Chief Constable, British Transport Police

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 31 January 2018 from 2:00pm in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).

Media and members of the public are invited to attend

The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube

Follow us @LondonAssembly and take part in the meeting discussion using #AssemblyPolice and #PoliceQ&A

Notes to editors

  1. Full agenda papers.
  2. Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview.  See contact details below.
  3. As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.

For media enquiries, please contact Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067.  For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer.  Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.

 

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