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To those policing protest today - you remained professional & very restrained despite the level of hostility/attack/verbal abuse. 23 officers injured doing their job over the last few days. Yet they will continue each day to go out & keep our streets / health safe. Heroes💙^kf
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It is with great sadness that we announce that PD Lennie, who retired only 3weeks ago, passed away this morning in his handlers arms! He had served London for 8 yrs, working tirelessly to keep us all safe. Our thoughts go out to his handler & family, he will be truly missed!
ALT PD Lennie in front of the Thames Barrier
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Recently there have been some speculation and videos regarding our amazing police horses across social media. I am pleased to report that our horses are healthy and have been thoroughly checked over. Thank you for your kind words and support. 🐴🐴 5407co
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We are very grateful for the expressions of sympathy and support since we announced the sad passing of a police horse, PH Sandown, at Notting Hill Carnival last night.
Sandown was a huge part of the Met's Mounted Branch family. He will be dearly missed.
news.met.police.uk/news/deat…
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of one of our very own serving dogs whilst on duty.
6 year old PD Xavier Charles aka "Stanley" was one of the very best police dogs who worked across London ...1/3
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^8608CO...The metropolitan police's oldest working police dog Mildred aged 11 booked on for her last shift today before retiring on new years eve. A passive scanning drugs dog Mildred has had over 3000 detections in her service. #teamwork #dogoftheday #retirement
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Fantastic work by our colleagues! This swift action no doubt prevented this illegal highway obstruction causing unnecessary delays/inconvenience to thousands of londeners & businesses going about their day to day work 👏👏👏
BREAKING: Cops violently bring down Beacon of Truth outside @sciencemuseum. Nonviolent activists injured.
We call on the Science Museum to cease its partnership with @shell
RESPECT THE SCIENCE #TellTheTruth
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It's with the greatest of sadness to announce that PH Keston has passed away. PH Keston regularly escorted HM The Queen on various state events and other high profile occasions. He was a real crowed pleaser with people around London. Thank you for your service Keston. Rip.
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Apologies this was accidentally deleted. PH Urbane from Bow was attacked by a dog in #VictoriaPark yesterday. We cant stress enough how important it is to keep dogs on a lead if you can't recall them. Huge thanks to members of public who tried to help.
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He has been to the vets and is having some well-earned recuperation. He will hopefully be back on duty as soon as he has fully recovered but not before.
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PH Urbane has always been a dog lover and continues to recover really well. Despite his recent experience he was still desperate to say hello to our Equine Dentist’s dog today. Thank you for all the continued questions and well wishes regarding him! ^5064CO 🐴❤️🐶
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Preparations are well underway for the upcoming #Coronation with our Mounted Branch reviewing their grey #policehorses some of whom you’ll see leading the procession in May ^5120CO
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PH Urbane has come back to Bow from his rest & recuperation after his big ordeal & is looking forward to his first day back on patrol tomorrow. If you see him come & say hello 👋 5063CO
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Stop and search of 2 males for Weapons in current robbery hotspot of #CharingCrossRoad by TSG U53 today on @MPSWestminster. Found to be in possession of this Firearm. Both arrested. This is one of many reasons why we do stop and search. To prevent crimes from happening. ^5268U
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TSG 2:2 patrolling Finchley today & saw two males immediately change their behaviour upon seeing us. Proactive stop & search conducted & this dangerous weapon found in the 16 year olds pocket! Other boy found with drugs - 2 Arrested! #Stop&SearchWorks @roysmithpolice @MPSBarnet
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Moped pursued. Rider crashed & decamps. PD Alfa deployed & detains male who continues to fight. Male found in possession of 18 inch machete & quantity of class A drugs. Male arrested. Stolen moped recovered. This was PD Alfa's first job since basic training #TuesdayMotivation
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Taskforce Officers have paid their respects to PC Keith Palmer GM assisted by PD Freya & PD Rufus from The Palmer Litter which was named in his honour. Our thoughts remain with Keith’s family & friends & all those affected by the events of that day. ^6230CO
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Whilst we are Late Turn Commissioners Reserve we wanted to come and pay our respects to Sgt Matt Ratana today. He previously worked on the Territorial Support Group and many of us worked with him over the years. #RIPMattRatana #U52 ^5029U
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Our Explosives search dogs having a fab cool down yesterday after searching Wimbledon. Our dogs are working so much harder in this heat but rest assured they are cooling down as well #Hotdog #Newballsplease #wimbledon2018 @Wimbledon
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Happy retirement to PD Ziggy (age7 1/2) who retires today along side his handler who has completed his 30 years. Wishing you both a long and healthy retirement. Time to put your paws up 🐾🐾
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U23 #TSG NW area completed the #Ratana10k in full public order kit in respect to PS Matt Ratana. That's a lot of laps in heavy and sweaty overalls, balaclava, stabvest and pads 🤮 Well done! 💪 ^2398U
#fitness #trainhard
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Privilege to have PH Livingstone part of todays Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
He is the last serving police horse of 10 horses awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for bravery during the 2011 London riots.
#PlatinumJubilee
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Last week 5 new handlers were issued their puppies from the Metropolitan Police dog training school. Please welcome the Ratana litter. This special litter will now enter our puppy system to be general purpose police dogs. We wish them all the best in settling in #metpoldogs
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Met Brood Bitch Prada has successfully delivered the next generation of police dogs for the dog school. A total of 7 pups . 3 girls and 4 boys #MPSDTE #MPSTaskforce #policedogs ^6302co
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PC Hounsome utilised her @BritishSignBSL skills when communicating with a lovely group of tourists visiting from Israel earlier this week 👇
They had come along to watch the Guard Change at Buckingham Palace and meet our wonderful police horses 🐴 💂🏾♀️👮🏻
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#UPDATE | Police Horse Urbane was injured on duty earlier this week at Victoria Park #TowerHamlets.
See an update on his condition below ⬇️
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This fearsome weapon was discarded by a man during a horseback pursuit in #Bow after what started as a simple cannabis stop. PH Judge once again striking a blow in the war on crime. Stay safe out there friends & colleagues. ^309CO
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Another knife and some more proceeds of drug dealing removed from the street after an arrest following a stop and search on @MPSWandsworth by TSG U5.1
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PD Maggie - an 8 week old future Firearms Dog let’s everyone know it Friday #FridayFeeling 🐶
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Born last night 9 gorgeous German Shepherd puppies. There are 5 dogs and 4 bitches in the litter. This is the mum’s 1st litter and she is doing amazing. Thank you to the amazing kennel staff looking after them. The Mets future police dogs. #metpoldogs
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The dog has been seized to be assessed & we have the owner's details. It is in hand.
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PC Binns has completed her last operational shift today before she retires after 30 years service, with PD’s Roxy (who doesn’t like cameras) and PD Indie.
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I'm pleased to announce that PH Merlin has hung up his saddle after 11 years police service. He has always been very confident in his role with great leadership skills but is a very cheeky horse! He will be missed by all. Thank you for your service Merlin.
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PD's Lottie & Ramsey forensic detection dogs have been assisting at #GlenfellTower as well as urban search dogs Vesper, Rio & Eva #DSU
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PH Justice appears to be quite happy about retirement 🐎#happyhorse #mountedbranch #greenfields #imbercourt
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A stop of two males acting suspiciously on the Borough of Westminster resulted in an arrest and seizure of a firearm
#U41 #onelessonthestreets #london #TSG #stopandsearch
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Merry Christmas from the Taskforce 🎄
PD Suggs is one of a number of dogs on duty this Christmas Day! He gets to have his Christmas treats when he gets home this evening!
#policedogs #ChristmasDay2018
ALT PD Suggs next to a police dog van
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A gentleman on the run from court was spotted by two of East London's Finest on patrol in #MileEnd. Following a horseback pursuit, he was apprehended by local residents not willing to entertain crime in their community & arrested by PH Ullswater & PH "Little" Sandown. 🥕 ^309CO
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Working with the Dog section, the TSG prevented 100's of people attending an illegal rave on the North Circular in the early hours of this morning. Several vehicles damaged, windows smashed and officers assaulted but we got the job done on behalf of all Brent residents #teamwork
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TSG U43 & U44 have laid flowers today & paid our respects to a TSG legend, colleague & friend. A true inspiration & lovely man. Rest in Peace our fellow Commissioner’s Commando, we’ll take it from here 💙 #RIPMattRatana ^4717U
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Yesterday #U34 were approached by a lady who explained that, having come to the U.K. as a refugee from Afghanistan, her son now dreams of becoming a @metpoliceuk officer.
Mohammed wanted to try on everything, we spoke about working hard at school & staying fit & healthy! ^U341
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Yesterday PH Verdun (Dave) helped lead the coronation procession, today he’s back to policing @westhamunited. A horse of many talents, he started his career in the @HCav1660 before becoming an amazing police horse. He did his officers at Bow & the East End proud! 🫶🏻🐴 ^5064CO
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U44 officers on patrol in #croydon assisted street duties officers from @MPSCroydon in detaining a male that ran from them. This is what they found on him. ^4717U #StopAndSearchWorks
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PD Stitch had a successful search on @MPSLewisham this afternoon following a robbery. A search of the route they took and he found these!!!!
4 arrested for Robbery
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#policedog
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Who's a good boy? Police Dog Blaine on this occasion. 3 slabs of heroin and £400,000 cash seized. Bad day for someone. DP.
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Last night PD Tigger assisted @MPSBexley when suspects ran from 2 Stolen mopeds. He tracked through back gardens to a school and found all 3 hiding in a bush. Tigger detained one, handler detained another, the 3rd gave up. 3 arrested!
#teamwork #policedog
ALT PD Tigger
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A big thank you to everyone who has shown their support for the work our dogs have done at Grenfell Tower. (Lottie & Ramsey)
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Lovely email received from the son of a lady, suffering with dementia after meeting a couple of the horses and riders from Bow stables in Victoria Park ^5064CO
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Some of East London's finest mounted police & other Taskforce teammates assisting our friends & colleagues from @kent_police with demonstrations in #Dover today. #policehorses ^309CO
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Whilst out on patrol, PH Merlin, PH Qwerty and their riders had the privilege of meeting PC Dave Wardell and RPD Finn @K9Finn after the 3rd reading of the Animal Welfare (service animal) Bill was passed today at Parliament. #Finnslawfriday
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PD Lottie & PC Smith, PD Ramsey & PC Charlesworth on a rest break between floors while searching for victims at Grenfell Tower. #DSU 🐾
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SW TSG U5.1 we’re conducting security patrols in @MPSGreenwich when they were faced with their ultimate challenge... A tug of war against thirty 5 year olds (and lost) Well done kids !!
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6 of the 7 dogs that will be given @PDSA_HQ order of Merit from @metpoliceuk @BTP @BTPDogs are gathering at London Bridge today @PDSA_HQ recognising the dogs brave acts during uk terrorist attacks in 2017 - 19 police dogs being given recognition in ceremony in May
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The best of luck to explo 🐶 Bailey who retires today. He’s always worked hard to keep #london #safe despite the occasional distraction of another four legged friend 🐈@Number10cat 👍
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Call to suspects breaking into garages resulted in 6 little puppies being rescued from inside with no food or water @MPSHillingdon NW#DSU 🐾🐾
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TSG U234 on patrol in Islington. Asked this Jaguar to stop, who refused. 2x arrested for dangerous driving and Fraud after a foot chase and £55000 cash recovered.
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Meet PH Andy, aged 4. One of the latest recruits to Lewisham.
Andy is undergoing training to become an operational police horse. He will be accompanied by one of our other trusted police horses to show him the ropes for the next year. Today was his first ride in the dark 👍🐴
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We are pleased to announce the successful arrival of the 'Halve-Maan’ litter into the Met family. ‘Penny’ successfully gave birth to 8x beautiful Cocker
Spaniels (6x boys and 2x girls) overnight. Mum and pups are doing well :)
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Londons guardian angels, the Met Police Mounted Branch horses on duty patrolling the streets of Lewisham today. This is PH Westminster stretching his wings in Manor Park, helping to keep London safe. ^313CO
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It is with pleasure that I can announce the successful
arrival of the Phoenix litter into the Met family. ‘Belle’ successfully gave birth to 7x beautiful English Springer Spaniels (4x boys and 3x girls) They will join the Mets crime fighting teams next year. -4347U
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#TSG #U31 #Stopandsearch #Leyton #E10. 16 year old suspect arrested with this awful #knife. This is why we do it. ^3021 @MPSWForest
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Meet PD Reggie. He’s another rookie planning to keep the streets of London a bit safer. He’ll be training with PD Riggs and looking to be let loose next summer working on @LambethMPS @MPSKingston @MPSHounslow @MPSSutton @MPSWandsworth @MPSMerton @MPSRichmond
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Was lovely to meet @MrNickKnowles today who opened emergency services mental health symposium on behalf of the Royal Foundation. Thanks for your ongoing support for UK emergency service personal. Explosive search dogs Grace and Barbara loved meeting you!! #dogwhisperer RN
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After 30 years service, PC Noreen ‘Noz’ Whelan retires having escorted @HCav1660 down The Mall one final time. Donning her medals, Noz glanced at Hyde Park Police Station, where it all began, before taking a salute in a special Guard of Honour. Farewell Noz, happy retirement!
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@MetTaskforce Explosive search Dogs Max and Tito searching For the #RoyalWedding and who do they bump into the Lovely @Beckhamd7 #Congratulations to the lovely couple!
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Call made to police of males in vehicle masked up. Males stopped by firearms officers. PD Gemma put to search area. Found under pile of logs, covered up over perimeter wall was a hand gun. 2 males & deadly weapon taken off the streets. @MPSHaringey #MondayMotivation ^4347U
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TSG currently on standby in Central London today, assisting & protecting all attendees in having a peaceful protest #StaySave #London #TerritorialSupportGroup
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A sad night for the NW dog section as we say farewell to PD Indie who is now being retired to her handler Pc Elliott. Indie was a GP and Trojan support dog who proved herself to be a brave and reliable partner. We wish her all the best in retirement
👏🏻🥳💙🐕🐾 #NWDSU #PoliceDog
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#MetTaskforce too many to name but some of our gorgeous Explosives Search Dogs that have been working hard all morning! #RemembranceSunday #keepingLondonsafe #poppy
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PD Blaine & PD Ruby waiting for the NYE fireworks to start... once they have searched the area to make sure it’s safe for all to enjoy!
Happy new year one and all! 🎉
#LondonEye #londonfireworks #searchdogs
ALT PD Blaine & PD Ruby sitting by the London Eye
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^8608CO...PD Tom working with @MPSonthewater working on a marine operation on the River Thames checking commercial vessels. #dogs #dogoftheday #riverthames #DogLife
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Two Mounted Branch officers and two Police Horses thought they would join in with the #tetrischallange after finishing their early turn shift. PH Qwerty (L) with his public order kit and PH Usher (R) with his patrol kit #WorldAnimalDay 🐴
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Thank you to our future mounted branch officer, Artemis, (aged 2.5) who visited the stables to help out with our horses yesterday. The horses were immaculately turned out! #ThisGirlCan ^5407co
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There was some exciting news at Great Scotland Yard Stables this week. We welcomed a new member to our team. Police Cat Cressida from @CatsProtection She has made herself right at home keeping a watchful eye on stable life #WelcomeHome #CatsOfTwitter
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Yesterday, 2 officers from TSG U5.3 completed a 24 hr Murph challenge for The Royal Marsden Cancer charity. They managed to complete 14 Murphs which in total, consisted of:
28 miles ran
1400 pull ups
2800 pressups
4200 squats
All in 10kg weighted vests
What heros!!! 💙 ^5853U
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#TSG #U31 positive #stopandsearch #arrest in #Hackney #E5. 2 teenagers tried to run away from us. 1 had this machete down his tracksuit bottoms. This is why we do it. @MPSHackney ^U311
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After 15 yrs, PH Livingstone has put up his hooves for well deserved retirement in the Welsh countryside. He took part in every aspect of serving London, from Queen Elizabeth’s funeral to 2011’s Riots where he was awarded the PDSA Bravery Medal. London will miss you! ^5064CO🐴♥️
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PC Churchley was on his way home, he came across 4 males carrying out a ram-raid to steal an ATM in Tring. PC Churchley called police before deploying PD Luca. Following his actions they fled leaving behind the ATM & stolen transit van they were going to use to transport it.
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PH Urbane who was attacked by a dog in Victoria Park is now having some well deserved respite at The Horse Trust before he returns back to Bow Stables.
Thank you as always @horsetrust.
horsetrust.org.uk/urbane-rec…
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@MetTaskforce dog handler PC Pete Osmond and his 8 year old PD 'Qwistmas Bear' have just finished their final night duty before retiring. Pete has completed 42 years, 27 as a dog handler. We wish them a very long and happy retirement together.
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In the early hours of Sunday morning whilst chasing down two moped thieves, Stanley collapsed and sadly passed away, believed of heart failure. Whilst this is still very raw, we have been asked to share this sad news to not only remember this wonderful, faithful and loyal friend
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A word of advice from TSG U54...don't kick a football at a marked police carrier on blue lights, then give false details, especially for someone who is wanted!... oh, and to top it off he had a substantial amount of Class A drugs hidden in his pants!!! #spaceforone @MPSHammFul
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#KnockKnock #goodmorning #TSG #U31 were up not-so bright and early today. Been in since 0300 and have executed 3 warrants across #London. We’ve arrested 2 gang members for #drug dealing. Here’s some footage of a smoothly executed rapid entry.
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In April, Florence asked police officers on twitter, "How do we catch baddies." Florence, in company with her mum and dad, visited London to meet some officers at a Changing of the Guard event. Thank you Florence for your help and we hope your questions were answered.^5407co
Five year old Florence was delighted to be invited by the @MetTaskforce to join them for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace following her video of questions: nitter.app/tompearson/status/1617… @metpoliceuk @TheKatPearson @GrenadierGds @WelshGuardsBand @Guards_Info @RoyalFamily
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Please give a warm welcome to our newest trainee PH Yoda. He arrived at Great Scotland Yard this morning and has been out on patrol already with a little bit of help from PH Oonah #policehorses #mountedbranch ^424co
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Thank you to everyone who has expressed their concern and passed on their well wishes for PH Urbane and his rider. The officers and horses at Bow Mounted Branch are very touched by all the kind words and support shown. 🐴🥕^5064CO
#UPDATE | Police Horse Urbane was injured on duty earlier this week at Victoria Park #TowerHamlets.
See an update on his condition below ⬇️
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We welcome the Danae litter of Springer Spaniels to the Taskforce. Born Friday 20th September. 4 x boys and 3 x girls, all doing well. #dogs #MondayMotivation @metpoliceuk
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PD Trigger had a busy first shift back. Locating a burglar hiding in a shed & detaining a suspected drug dealer who decamped from a car. This was even more special after a lengthy absence following major spinal surgery. Thanks to @ProfNoelFitz and the Rehab unit @fitzpatrickref
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First job of the day for Mounted Branch this morning was to rescue two of @theroyalparks pelicans and return them home. They were a bit lost and in danger in the road in Great Scotland Yard. Thank you to some local construction workers and a falconer in assisting.^5407co
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On Saturday evening, a VW Golf activated NPAS ANPR following a report the previous night that the suspect driving it had a Rambo knife strapped to his leg and had raped two 15 yr old girls in Surrey. This was circulated to the Surge Team Officers who searched for the car... 1/2
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Video shows professionalism, proportionate use of force, lawful application of force, accountability, necessity, good communication and team work. Thanks for filming John
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SE Surge Team pursued a Surron E bike, in Eltham traced to Orpington. Riders seen to enter an address. This was contained by officers & @NPASLondon Entry was gained leading to the discovery of four Surrons inside believed involved in robbery, vehicle theft & drug dealing... 1/3
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PD Eddie from NW Dogs attended an address after a burglary had been reported & a small amount of class A drugs found.
With the able assistance of PC Robblyn, he discovered a number of hides around the address, containing this lot.
What a good boy! ^U341
#thenoseknows #K9 #dog
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Today is a rest day for PH Zeus, he here is checking everything is running smoothly in the office and making subtle hints for his dinner! He will be back on the streets of @MPSTowerHam tomorrow! ^3433CO
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