If you’re celebrating in the City of London or simply spending time here during December, the City of London Police is here to help keep you safe.
You can expect to see uniformed police officers day and night. They will be on hand to prevent crime and provide help and reassurance. They will be supported by plain clothes officers and our mounted and dog units, all working together to help keep people safe during the festive season.
The prevention of violence against women and girls is at the forefront of the City of London Police’s Christmas message, with thousands of revellers out celebrating in the Square Mile.
A number of safety initiatives, aimed at keeping women safe, will be running through the Christmas period and into the New Year, including:
- ‘Walk and Talk’ scheme, where women visiting, working or living in the City of London can ‘Walk and Talk’ with an officer, to share their thoughts on safety and on areas which they have concerns about.
- Spiking training workshops for licensed premises staff on what to do if someone reports a drink spiking. Also officers will have test kits on certain nights so anyone concerned can have their drink tested.
- Initiatives aimed at getting people home safely, including clamping down on unlicensed minicabs and a taxi marshalling service at Liverpool Street station.
To help everyone have a safe festive season, those coming into the city are reminded to:
- Be extra alert – protect your phones, bags and belongings this Christmas.
- Keep your head – don’t let alcohol or celebrating slip into anti-social or violent behaviour.
- Know how to get help – immediately if you feel vulnerable or that you feel unsafe.
