Metropolitan Police

Inspiring future recruits! 👮♂️ While out on patrol, the Golders Green Safer Neighbourhood Team met Soloman, who was eager to join the team. He even got the chance to test out our handcuffs! 🚓 #CommunityPolicing #SaferNeighbourhoods

Police officer reflects on bravely confronting knife-wielding man: “I couldn’t let him go on and harm anyone else”   Officers in Tower Hamlets were responding to reports of a burglary and assault on a member of the public when they spotted the suspect.   Knowing that this man may have had a knife, the officers rushed to their vehicle and joined the chase.   Sergeant Jack Taylor jumped out to bravely confront the man who was now violently wielding a knife. Body Warn Camera footage shows the ferocity and immediate danger of the situation. The man slashed the knife down, leaving Sergeant Taylor with a two-inch cut across the wrist.   Despite suffering a knife injury, Sergeant Taylor continued to pursue the man and with the help of colleagues, arrested the offender before he could hurt anyone else. Sergeant Taylor received a Commissioner’s Commendation for his actions and said: “I've been a police officer for six years, but this incident made me realise the seriousness of the incidents police face every day.   “I don't consider myself brave, but my colleagues are - they put themselves out there and deal with serious situations on a daily basis.” In a blog article, Sergeant Taylor reflects on the variety of being a police officer, responding to emergency calls and the motivation for protecting others and supporting victims.

‘We do need stop and search. Sadly, young people and even older ones are carrying knives’ Over the past four years, 17,500 weapons were seized as a result of stop and search, including at least 3,500 in 2024. Thanks to community members like Pastor Lorraine sharing their feedback, we’ve changed the way we’re conducting stop and search moving forward. Find out more about the commitments we’re making here - https://lnkd.in/eXYQnQ7W

Stealing a bike is one thing… trying to outrun a Police helicopter is another. 👀🔥🚁 A high-powered motorbike, no plates, 80mph through London. A Police Helicopter tracked it from above, and police officers used tactical contact to bring it to a stop. The suspect tried to escape but with our eyes in the sky and dog units on the ground, there was nowhere to hide. Suspect detained. Bike recovered. Job done. 🚔🐕

Happy International Women’s Day! This #IWD2025, we celebrate the diverse and skilled women who protect and keep London safe every day. They have always played a vital role in policing, protecting communities, solving crimes and leading change.   From officers on the front line to forensic practitioners, firearms officers, detectives, call handlers and many more - their courage, compassion and dedication inspire us all.   Policing is about solving problems, supporting the vulnerable, and making a real difference. Women in the Met are breaking barriers every day, proving that strength comes in many forms.

Meet PC Stacia 👮♀️ From volunteering as a special constable for nine years to full-time policing, PC Stacia Traille has dedicated her career to protecting Londoners. She’s worked in Emergency Response, Safer Neighbourhoods, Local Resolution and Outreach Recruitment, helping bring new talent into the Met. Now part of the Problem-Solving Team, she tackles burglary and robbery head-on, ensuring safer communities. She’s also played a role in major events like the Diamond Jubilee, the King’s Coronation and the Queen’s funeral. Moving from Jamaica to London, Stacia was missing out on a community until she joined the Met. Now she’s inspiring others to step forward. Policing isn’t just a job; it’s about creating change. Be part of the change. 👇 https://lnkd.in/einh2PSb #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Watch the moment we arrested the leader of a spy gang Following a series of early morning raids, detectives arrested five people including the leader at his home, a 33-room former hotel, which contained hundreds of items of sophisticated spying equipment. This was following an extremely complex investigation into a group that was carrying out surveillance operations in the UK, and in Europe, on behalf of the Russian state. Detectives sifted through more than 200,000 messages before raiding the spies' properties and finding items including listening devices, concealed cameras and a fake ID card printer. Three members of the gang have today been convicted of conspiring to obtain information intended to be directly or indirectly useful to Russia. Three other men pleaded guilty before the trial started. This investigation shows that we will take action to identify and disrupt any such activity that puts UK national security and the safety of the public at risk.

Meet Joyce 👩🏻🔬 She’s a Forensic Practitioner at the Met, using cutting-edge science to solve crimes. From fingerprints to DNA analysis, her work uncovers the truth and delivers justice. With 23 years in forensics, Joyce has done it all—starting as a Crime Scene Examiner, she’s now a trained Make Safe Examiner (ensuring weapons are safe for transport) and a Drug Testing Trainer, teaching officers how to identify illegal substances. Forensics isn’t just about science—it’s about problem-solving, precision, and making a real impact. Joyce is one of the many women in STEM who work in policing, bringing their passion to everything from forensics to robotics and data science. Join the Met and turn your science skills into a career that actually makes a difference. Could this be you? https://lnkd.in/einh2PSb

Meet Steph 👮♀️ She’s an Authorised Firearms Officer in Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection. Steph joined the Met 21 years ago as a response officer before qualifying as an Authorised Firearms Officer. She worked on a response team in Peckham for 10 years dealing with various 999 calls. She has also worked in the Tactical Firearms Command, deploying to spontaneous firearms incidents, which involves planning surveillance ops, containment and callouts, and ceremonials. She’s taken on some of the most high-profile security roles in policing, from safeguarding major events like the Olympics to protecting key locations such as Downing Street and the Palace of Westminster. Her job requires precision, resilience, and quick decision-making—because in this field, skill and vigilance matter more than anything else. This year, Steph received a Long Service and Good Conduct award for 20 years in the job. Ahead of this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate women like Steph, who challenge stereotypes and pave the way for future generations. Could this be you? Find out more. 👇 https://lnkd.in/einh2PSb

999 operator commended for supporting victim of domestic abuse abroad. When a plea for help came in via the DMs of our Instagram account, Emma Tavill, one of our operators in our contact centre, was quick to respond. Seeing that the victim was alone in a foreign country, Emma advised her to contact local authorities. The victim wished to proceed with her local force, so Emma went ahead and obtained as much information as she could. The victim reported having been dragged across the floor by her partner and sent a photograph of her injuries, as well as videos showing her partner shouting in the background. From her conversation with the victim, Emma found out that they were due to arrive back at Gatwick Airport the next day, so she deployed Met officers to carry out urgent enquiries, which led to officers from Sussex Police meeting the couple as they left the plane. Emma has been commended for her compassion and tenacity in messaging the victim, which ultimately led to the suspect later being arrested and the victim being taken to safety. As a 999 operator, Emma is trained to deal with not only the calls that come in to our emergency line but on X and Instagram. Whether you contact police via 101, our website or on social media, the call is dealt with in the same way and by the same people. In an emergency, always call 999.