UK Launches Largest Security Operation in History Leading Up to Queen’s Funeral
All officer leave and training is likely to be canceled and extra help called in from surrounding forces.
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About 10,000 police officers could be on duty every day in London leading up to the Queen’s funeral as part of the biggest security operation the country has ever seen, BBC reports. The Metropolitan Police will also be responsible for the protection of public figures and foreign dignitaries who attend the funeral, and dealing with any protests that their visits may trigger. All leave and training is likely to be canceled and extra help called in from surrounding forces with the City of London Police and British Transport Police having already initiated well-rehearsed policing plans. Mourners are expected to queue for several hours including overnight to pay their respects to the Queen as she lies in state.
