KING CHARLES III CORONATION
to protect the King, members of the Royal Family, our Government, and the public. “The use of state-of-the-art facial recognition technology was one of the key features of Operation Golden Orb. “It is an honour for our officers, who are
proud to be Crown Servants, to be at the heart of the celebrations serving the King on his special day, and we hope to have made His Majesty and the public proud.” Police forces across
10,000 officers deployed from regions across the nation to keep the streets safe. PFEW Deputy National Chair Tiff
Lynch said: “Thousands of police officers across regions worked additional hours to ensure people participated safely in the celebrations over the weekend. Amongst the 400,000 recipients of the Coronation Medal are police officers who have
the nation had been planning the operation for months, working closely with partner agencies, such as the British Transport Police and the National Crime Agency. In a colossal mutual aid effort, officers descended on the capital from all over the UK. It was akin to other high-profile events, such as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Those two events saw more than
“Police forces across the nation planned the operation for months, working with partner agencies, such as the British Transport Police and the National Crime Agency”
exhibited inspirational dedication and support for the King’s Coronation. “The unity shown by police officers from across the UK to represent as one force is exemplary. We are proud of the rank and file, who never fail to stand up to protect the people and uphold the law.” The operation was led by members of a
highly experienced command team with a proven record of safeguarding significant events, possessing expertise in executing multi-layered security operations. Operation Golden Orb included officers lining the processional route, managing crowds and road closures, protecting high-profile individuals, and carrying out searches with specialist teams. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in central London as the King’s Procession travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Events that involve the
Monarchy carry the potential for protests, terror attacks and riots, and often pose a high risk to officers and the public. Year after year, police officers have ensured milestone events pass without any untoward incidents, despite the increased possibility of criminal activity, with minimal effect on the public.
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