Lambeth Police has just published a tweet which we have to say has baffled us somewhat.
The tweet announces that “Windrush Square in Brixton falls in to the category of iconic. History and culture everywhere,” before concluding, “We will continue to deploy there unpredictably” followed by a hashtag for #heatwave.
The tweet also starts off with a reference to #ProjectServator which we’d never heard of.
However, a quick bit of Googling led us to the Met Police website which informed us that:
Project Servator aims to deter, detect and disrupt a range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing a reassuring presence for the public.
Our officers are experienced and specially trained to spot the tell-tale signs that someone is planning or preparing to commit an act of crime.
We believe that ‘Together, we’ve got it covered’, so we work with partners, including other police forces, businesses and the public, to continue to protect London and everyone who lives, works or visits here and to make it a difficult place for criminals and terrorists to operate.
Project Servator has been successful in gathering intelligence that has assisted Counter Terrorism Units across the UK in investigating and preventing acts of terror. Our work has resulted in many arrests for a multitude of offences and is responsible for removing firearms, knives and drugs from London’s streets.
The page adds more detail:
What you can expect to see
Project Servator’s patrols are highly visible and can happen at any time and in any location.
If you see Project Servator officers in your area, there’s nothing to be concerned about. It’s normal police activity and isn’t linked to any specific intelligence about a threat to the area.
You’ll see, as a minimum, uniform and plain clothes officers, but we might also include officers from other departments such as dog or horse units, the Marine Policing Unit or armed officers depending on our specific requirements.
We might also work with British Transport Police at transport hubs or Aviation Police at airports.
Officers will talk to the public, local businesses and private security staff to let them know what they’re doing and remind them to be vigilant, trust their instincts and report any suspicious or unusual behaviour.
You may also see posters on display boards and officers handing out leaflets explaining more about Project Servator.
Working with the community is a vital part of making Project Servator a success, so if you have any questions, please feel free to talk to our officers.
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On Twitter, follow #ProjectServator, or Lambeth police
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