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London''s Armed Police: Up Close and Personal

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Come on a journey with veteran firearms officer, Stephen Smith as he goes behind the scenes of the Met's Specialist Firearms Unit, CO19. This book covers events from the controversial shooting of Azelle Rodney in 2005 and Mark Duggan in 2011, right up to the outrageous terrorists attacks on Westminster, London Bridge and Borough Market. Stephen Smith, through his unique access to CO19, has managed to put together hundreds of detailed photographs along with text that goes a long way to explain why it is necessary to have such an elite firearms unit on standby 24/7 in London. This comprehensive volume will bring you right up-to date with the training, operations, equipment and mind-set of these courageous individuals who put their lives on the line on a daily basis to keep the capital safe. _London's Armed Police Today_ is a must have for anyone with an interest in modern policing or police firearms matters. See more
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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 172 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 30 Sep 2019
  • Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781526749437

About SmithStephen Smith

Stephen Smith a veteran of over a thousand armed operations during his twenty-two years with the Metropolitan Police specialist firearms command was born in south London in 1960. He joined the Met at nineteen and after twelve years in uniform passed selection for PT17 the Mets firearms unit where he was selected to work on the specialist firearms teams experiencing first-hand the explosive and controversial world of police firearms operations. Between operational postings Stephen has taught most aspects of armed policing. He left the Met in 2013 after 33 years service and now instructs firearms and tactics with a non-Home Office police force. Author of _Stop! Armed Police!_ (Hale Publishing 2013) Stephen Smith recently featured on Channel 5 in the four-part documentary series _Armed and Dangerous_ and previously HBO's _Secrets of New Scotland Yard_. He has also advised on films and TV police dramas. He continues to have a great interest in police firearms history and supports the police firearms charity the PFOA.

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