Policing in the Royal Parks dates back to 1872 when the Parks Regulation Act created a force of Royal Park Keepers. Unusually for that time, the Park Keepers were given all the powers of police constables within the Parks. In 1974 the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act was passed and the Royal Parks Keepers became the Royal Parks Constabulary (RPC).
After a review of the RPC by Mr Anthony Speed, The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) took on the responsibility for policing the Royal Parks on 1st April 2004. At that time the Royal Parks Operational Command Unit (OCU), fully funded by the Royal Parks Agency, was created with a mandate to provide police services to the 17 Royal Parks, Gardens and other open spaces within the Metropolitan Police District - an area in excess of 6,000 acres.
The OCU provides a service to the several million people who visit the Royal Parks every year, drawn not only by the recreational facilities and open spaces, but also by many of the capital's major tourist attractions. This service is in addition to that provided by the local OCUs in which the various Parks are located and also the numerous specialist departments such as CO11, the Public Order Branch and SO13 the Anti-Terrorist Branch.
The Royal Parks OCU goal is to "provide and be seen to provide the best possible level of policing for the Royal Parks, so as to ensure that they remain free from disturbance and the fear of crime". In other words the OCU ensures that visitors feel safe and protected. The OCU achieves this with permanent units at Bushy, Greenwich, Hyde, Regent's, Richmond and St James's Parks providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week policing. In addition to the Police Officers, the Royal Parks OCU has a dedicated team of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), MPS Special Constables and Police Staff.
View a leaflet giving advice on how to make yourself safer when out in London [76kb].
In an emergency phone 999
In a non-emergency call 101
You can report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
Policing in the Royal Parks dates back to 1872 when the Parks Regulation Act created a force of Royal Park Keepers. Unusually for that time, the Park Keepers were given all the powers of police constables within the Parks. In 1974 the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act was passed and the Royal Parks Keepers became the Royal Parks Constabulary (RPC).
After a review of the RPC by Mr Anthony Speed, The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) took on the responsibility for policing the Royal Parks on 1st April 2004. At that time the Royal Parks Operational Command Unit (OCU), fully funded by the Royal Parks Agency, was created with a mandate to provide police services to the 17 Royal Parks, Gardens and other open spaces within the Metropolitan Police District - an area in excess of 6,000 acres.
The OCU provides a service to the several million people who visit the Royal Parks every year, drawn not only by the recreational facilities and open spaces, but also by many of the capital's major tourist attractions. This service is in addition to that provided by the local OCUs in which the various Parks are located and also the numerous specialist departments such as CO11, the Public Order Branch and SO13 the Anti-Terrorist Branch.
The Royal Parks OCU goal is to "provide and be seen to provide the best possible level of policing for the Royal Parks, so as to ensure that they remain free from disturbance and the fear of crime". In other words the OCU ensures that visitors feel safe and protected. The OCU achieves this with permanent units at Bushy, Greenwich, Hyde, Regent's, Richmond and St James's Parks providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week policing. In addition to the Police Officers, the Royal Parks OCU has a dedicated team of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), MPS Special Constables and Police Staff.
View a leaflet giving advice on how to make yourself safer when out in London [76kb].
In an emergency phone 999
In a non-emergency call 101
You can report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
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More things to do...A permanent memorial to honour the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings was unveiled in Hyde Park by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
More things to do...This unique Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004 and was built with the best materials, talent and technology.
More things to do...Royal Gun Salutes mark special royal occasions. On these days salutes are fired from locations in London including Hyde Park and Green Park.
More things to do...Daily public swimming in The Serpentine from June - September. Serpentine Swimming Club swims every day, including the famous race on Christmas day.
More things to do...Rowing and pedal boats are available to hire on the Serpentine in Hyde Park. You can also take a ride on the UK's first Solarshuttle, powered only by the sun.
More things to do...The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk is a seven-mile-long walk, charted by 90 plaques set in the ground, that takes you within sight of famous buildings and locations associated with the Princess during her life.
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Policing in the Royal Parks dates back to 1872 when the Parks Regulation Act created a force of Royal Park Keepers. Unusually for that time, the Park Keepers were given all the powers of police constables within the Parks. In 1974 the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act was passed and the Royal Parks Keepers became the Royal Parks Constabulary (RPC).
After a review of the RPC by Mr Anthony Speed, The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) took on the responsibility for policing the Royal Parks on 1st April 2004. At that time the Royal Parks Operational Command Unit (OCU), fully funded by the Royal Parks Agency, was created with a mandate to provide police services to the 17 Royal Parks, Gardens and other open spaces within the Metropolitan Police District - an area in excess of 6,000 acres.
The OCU provides a service to the several million people who visit the Royal Parks every year, drawn not only by the recreational facilities and open spaces, but also by many of the capital's major tourist attractions. This service is in addition to that provided by the local OCUs in which the various Parks are located and also the numerous specialist departments such as CO11, the Public Order Branch and SO13 the Anti-Terrorist Branch.
The Royal Parks OCU goal is to "provide and be seen to provide the best possible level of policing for the Royal Parks, so as to ensure that they remain free from disturbance and the fear of crime". In other words the OCU ensures that visitors feel safe and protected. The OCU achieves this with permanent units at Bushy, Greenwich, Hyde, Regent's, Richmond and St James's Parks providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week policing. In addition to the Police Officers, the Royal Parks OCU has a dedicated team of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), MPS Special Constables and Police Staff.
View a leaflet giving advice on how to make yourself safer when out in London [76kb].
In an emergency phone 999
In a non-emergency call 101
You can report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk
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