London (Union)
The United Kingdom is heading to use about 10,000 police per day in the British capital, London, in the period leading up to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as part of the largest security operation in the country ever.
Former Metropolitan Police Chief Bob Broadhurst, who led the policing operation during the London Olympics in 2012, was quoted by British news agency BA Media as saying that it was likely that all holidays and training would be cancelled, and that additional help from troops in the counties was likely to be cancelled. England surrounding London.
The Metropolitan Police also needs additional specialist officers from overseas forces across Britain, including close protection personnel and firearms, to participate in the complex and meticulously planned security operation.
Broadhurst told the British agency that the demand will strengthen more as the days go by, with a larger number of fans gathering in London.
He added: “Obviously you need to manage crowds, and unfortunately, with large numbers of people, there are opportunities to commit crimes, so you have to deal with crime.” “Security is a major issue from the start,” he said.
Funeral attendees are expected to queue for hours, including all night, to pay their respects to the Queen as she lays in a coffin for her last farewell look, which is expected to take place next Wednesday.
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