Statistics released by the Home Office today show that there was a reduction of eight firearms officers between April 2015 and March 2016 but the police are still on track to deliver an extra 1500 firearms officers over the next 18 months.

In light of recent events, a meeting took place with the police, IPSA and the Parliamentary Security Department to review MPs security and consequently number of additional security measures were introduced.

Summer is moving into full swing with many outdoor events being planned across the country.

On Saturday 11 June, English fans were targeted in an orchestrated, prolonged attack that resulted in 14 supporters being hospitalised.

Fans are reminded to keep themselves safe and behave responsibly througout the rest of the tournament 

We are continuing to work with French police and Russian policing team to prevent further violence and support investigations to help bring offenders to justice.

Following a short confrontation in Marseille, English and French police officers will work closely to identify supporters who engage in disorder.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council launch the 2016 summer drink and drug drive campaign on 10^th June to target those who take the risk of driving under the influence.

With less than 20 days to go until the start of Euro 2016, football fever is starting to kick in. Fans are travelling to France to enjoy the football and mix with fellow supporters from across Europe but there is always a chance a small minority will engage in disorder. Police officers from across the UK will be travelling to France to work with French counterparts to ensure this doesn’t ruin the tournament for everyone else.

Senior football officials from the UK, Europe and around the world are taking part in a police counter terrorism briefing at Wembley today (Monday May 23rd).

High speed vehicles enable teams to cover all areas of the UK

Statistics from the Home Office on the number of firearms officers show that forces have reduced their number of firearms officers in recent years by working more colloboratively but numbers are now being increased in response to the escalating terrorist threat.