Metropolitan Police ‘Protest Advice’

Protest & Safety

Provides information and advice to help ensure the safety of members of the public and their property during protest events. It was created to meet a demand from businesses for information on how to protect themselves during the May Day protests that have become a regular event in London in recent years. This is a general advice document produced by the Metropolitan Police Service to assist staff and management of businesses to review their security arrangements. It provides advice on physical security and personal safety.

http://www.met.police.uk/publicorder/protest_paper.htm

Intelligence

The Public Order Operational Command Unit (OCU), headed by a Chief Superintendent, carries out public order functions across London in support of the service-wide responsibility for maintenance of the Queen’s Peace. It was formed in April 1995, following the recommendations of the Service Restructuring Team

http://www.met.police.uk/publicorder/intelligence.htm

{you’ll note this lot appears to be about football violence etc. However, they are known and loved by many of us as the ‘Forward Intelligence Teams’. Have always been cross that we get ‘lumped-in with ‘hooligans’, but they do football in the winter and hippies in the summer! It’s efficient apparently!}

“On Being Watched” – http://tash.gn.apc.org/surv_10.htm

Notice of Events 15 Feb 2003

events in London that are likely to involve road closures or to cause significant disruption. This information is compiled by the Metropolitan Police CO11 Public Order unit as part of its task of helping to enable large events to take place while minimising disruption to the public.

http://www.met.police.uk/events/index.htm#Feb15

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