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PC Andy De Santis went over and above to get the result the local LGBT+ community wanted and worked with to achieve the best prospect for rehabilitation for the defendant. 👏 Andy built a rapport with the defendant to help him understand how his behaviour led to a ban.
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Thanks to the bravery of the #LGBT+ venues in #Soho and the dedication of PC Andy De Santis, a man has been given a 50 hour Community Rehabilitation Order, as well as a Criminal Behaviour Order, which bans him from the area for two years.
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‘Policing is contentious - it has always been that way. 'And in the current world, where public debate is more polarised it gets even trickier. But we have to go on, without fear or favour.’ 🎙 Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley Podcast 🔹 Ep 1 -… Show more
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💬 “It’s inspirational hearing people’s stories and learning what they think you should do better as a police officer and taking it on board” Frances, one of our new recruits, shares her thoughts on becoming a police officer. Interested in a career in policing? Apply today.
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New technology in phones, cars and watches may accidentally call 999. If you have an Android device, consider deactivating the SOS button to avoid this or take care that you don't activate this functionality accidentally.⬇️
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Think before you dial, Only call 999 if a crime is in progress, an immediate danger or threat to life. Otherwise call 101 or contact us online met.police.uk By using the correct reporting method, you could be saving someone’s life.
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We’re investigating a shooting in Blackhorse Ln E17 at 10.45pm on Saturday. A 22yo man is in a critical condition If you saw anything or have footage that may help us catch whoever was responsible pls call 101 ref 8299/17Jun or contact
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We continue to receive a significant number of 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ calls, and our colleagues are working extremely hard to respond to the demand. To help us prioritise the most urgent calls, please report non-emergency matters at met.police.uk.
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Most forces take 1,500 🚨 999 calls per day Yesterday @MetCC received nearly 10,000 Phone & tech industries developing new 🆘 features need to be more consultative in development stages - the impact on demand for already stretched 🚔 services is immense independent.co.uk/tech/android-e
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Numerous ASB calls to the Orpington Area today, relating to scramblers being driven dangerously. Traffic units supporting the borough have intervened and so far one arrested for multiple driving offences and suspicion of theft.
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The number of silent calls has increased considerably with nearly 3000 abandoned 999 calls in 24 hours📞 Avoid this by checking your phone emergency settings. If you see you have dialled 999 in error, call us back to save our call handlers valuable time.
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Ch Supt Sean Wilson spoke earlier today in Staines Road #Hounslow after the bodies of four people - two adults & two children - were found on Friday. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. news.met.police.uk/news/investiga
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BREAKING: Police are appealing for more information after four people were found dead in a flat in west London. Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson adds that they are not looking for any other suspects. More here: trib.al/Z4MsY8e 📺 Sky 501, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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An investigation has been launched led by homicide detectives after bodies of a man, a woman and 2 children found at a flat in #Bedfont Ch Supt Wilson says investigation is at early stage but based on initial enquiries nobody else is sought. Read more 👇
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Former Supt Jo Edwards (pictured) and former Detective Sergeant Specialist Crime Andrew Nimmo also received the King’s Police Medal Jo became one of the most respected public order officers in her 30 years at the Met while Andrew worked on over 100 murder investigations
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Police Constables Redouane Haddouch (pictured) South West Command Unit and Mark Porter, Specialist Operations, received the King’s Police Medal. PC Haddouch said: “I want to thank my family and also my peers & supervisors who support me in this profession that I love and enjoy”
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Sir Mark Rowley is delighted that so many dedicated Met officers and staff have been recognised by HM the King in his Birthday Honours He said: “Each and every one of them should be incredibly proud of their wonderful achievements." Read more 👇
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On Saturday took an unprecedented 9,500 calls via 999 & further 3,000 on non-emergency lines Only 20% of those calls resulted in the need to send officers in emergency response mode There is a problem with 🆘 auto mode on android devices, so we are asking for your help:
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We are extremely busy at the moment 🚨 On Monday we received 7,751 999 calls, the highest since New Year’s Eve 2021. Please help us to save lives by keeping 999 for life-threatening emergencies only. You can get urgent medical advice by using 111.nhs.uk ✅
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