City of London Police
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Roles
The City of London Police is responsible for the safety of everyone in London's 'Square Mile'. There are about 8,600 residents in the City of London although there is a daily influx of some 350,000 commuters, as well as people travelling through and tourists.
Priorities:
- Tackling economic crime
- Countering terrorism
- Maintaining public order
- Promoting community safety
Departments
The Force is organised into six Basic Command Units (BCUs):
- Economic Crime Department
- Anti-terrorism and Public Order
- Specialist Crime Operations
- Snow Hill Division
- Bishopsgate Division
- Corporate Support
The two territorial divisions, based at Snow Hill and Bishopsgate, are responsible for the day-to-day policing of the City. Fifty per cent of Force staff work from these police stations, and their functions include giving crime prevention advice, investigating crime, patrolling, staffing the traffic and environmental zone, and dealing with public enquiries.
Reporting Hierarchy
The Commissioner for the City of London Police is Mike Bowron.
