City of London Police facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City of London Police |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1839 |
| Annual budget | £61.2m (2006/7) |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | the City of London, England, UK |
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| The City of London area (red), within Greater London (pink) | |
| Size | 1.1 sq mi / 2.8 km² |
| Population | ~8,000 (residential) ~300,000 (daily commuter) |
| Legal jurisdiction | England & Wales |
| Governing body | City of London Corporation |
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| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Wood Street police station, Bassishaw |
| Police Officers | 813 |
| Agency executive |
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| Divisions | 2 |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 3 |
| Website | |
| http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/ | |
The City of London Police is the police force responsible for keeping the City of London safe. This includes historic areas like the Middle Temple and Inner Temple. It is a separate police force from the Metropolitan Police Service, which covers the rest of Greater London.
This police force is also very important for fighting fraud. In 2008, it was chosen as the main police force in the UK to lead efforts against fraud. They received special funding to improve their skills both in the UK and around the world. The Corporation of London oversees the police authority for the City.
The City of London has about 8,000 people who live there. However, this number grows much larger during the day. Around 300,000 people travel into the City for work every day. Many tourists also visit the area. About 300,000 cars pass through the City each day.
The City of London Police has about 1,200 employees. This includes 813 police officers, 85 Special Constables, and 48 Police Community Support Officers. They have three police stations: in Snow Hill, Wood Street, and Bishopsgate. The City of London Police is the smallest police force in England. It covers a small area, known as the "square mile," and has the fewest police officers.
Keeping the City Safe: Counter-Terrorism
One of the most important jobs for the City of London Police is preventing terrorism. The City is a major financial center, so protecting it from terrorist attacks is a top priority. This helps keep the nation's economy and people safe.
The police force is in charge of a special security plan called the Ring of Steel. This plan uses cameras and barriers to control who enters the City. Police officers working in the Ring of Steel are protected by other officers who carry specialized firearms.
Besides the Ring of Steel, the police use other methods to keep the City secure. They have both visible patrols and secret patrols. They also teach security staff at companies in the City how to stay safe. An advanced Camera Watch system and ANPR (automatic number plate reading) help monitor vehicles. The force has many ways to deal with any threats, using both unarmed and armed tactics.
Images for kids
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Assistant Commissioner in ceremonial full-dress uniform for the Lord Mayor's Show.
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Sergeants Tucker and Bentley and Constable Choate, murdered while on duty on 16 December 1910
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A City of London Police car pictured in 2014
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Mounted Section officers
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The gold medal-winning City of London Police team at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
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See also
In Spanish: City of London Police para niños
