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logo14 May 2012
Changes to Snow Hill front desk
Temporary public desk set up at back of the building, to allow essential refurbishment of counter area at front of building

1 May 2012
Convicted fraudster starts seven-year prison sentence
Bogus bond dealer Michael Brown, who swindled investors out of millions of pounds, begins prison term handed to him in 2008.

Cheque30 April 2012
Suspected £20 million airmail fraud
Three arrested as counterfeit cheques intercepted at UK airports.

Olympic Games - London 201223 April 2012
Force Olympic web-pages launched
Find out more about how we’re keeping the City safe during the 2012 Games

Logo19 April 2012
Further arrests in Aston Midshires investigation
IFED in South West London to arrest three people linked to a suspected car insurance fraud

Crime down in the City19 April 2012
Crime down in the City for tenth year
Annual figures show decade of falling offences, with reduction in violence, theft and motor vehicle crime in past year

11 April 2012
Gold fraudsters behind bars
Hussein Ahmed-Alie and Grant Goss intercepted mail orders from clients to a gold acquisition company. City of London Police investigation ensures the pair exchange precious metal for prison bars.

DCPCU logo and ITV logo4 April 2012
Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit on ITV1 tomorrow at 9pm
Documentary highlights Unit’s work to tackle ATM crime

2 April 2012
Force detectives on ITV1 tomorrow at 9pm
Tune into ‘Smugglers’

28 March 2012
Help support Child Victims of Crime
Tickets for annual charity dinner on sale

Mohammed Hoque27 March 2012
Man jailed for smartphone robbery
Robber punched stranger before stealing phone

22 March 2012
Appeal following head-butting
'Good Samaritan' attacked – do you know the man police want to speak to?

Fraud14 March 2012
Protect your personal information
City of London Police backs new awareness campaign to help you protect your personal details

Pruthi9 March 2012
£115 million fraudster jailed
One of the UK’s biggest investment frauds trapped 800 investors from around the world, while mastermind enjoyed luxury lifestyle

Force appeal8 March 2012
Force appeal after violent attack
Victim left with broken nose, eye socket and cheek bone – do you know men police want to speak to?

Fake share fraudster5 March 2012
Fake-share fraudsters behind bars
Criminals who targeted British investors are jailed for a total of five years, while victims get their losses back thanks to work of police

Mondy29 February 2012
Jail for men in £70million corruption case
Gang convicted of corruption offences face years behind bars for supplying confidential information about multi-million pound engineering projects

City of London28 February 2012
City of London Corporation remove tents from St Paul’s Churchyard
Operation largely peaceful. Police ensured public safety, with only a minority of protestors involved in disorder.

22 February 2012
Major exercise in central London
Exercise to test emergency services and Government response to a terrorist incident during the Olympic and Paralympics Games period will be held in central London this week.

Mohammed Younas16 February 2012
Fraudster who bombarded banks with fraudulent mortgages jailed
Criminal gang defrauded high street banks out of almost £8 million by taking out mortgages on properties they didn’t own.

14 February 2012
Conference delegates: safeguard your belongings
Advice comes as detectives investigate fraudster who stole bank card from hotel conference room.

Police 13 February 2012
"It's probably nothing, but…" counter-terrorism campaign launched in London
One phone call to police could save lives - that's the message of a new counter-terrorism publicity campaign launched today (Monday 13 February)

Southwark Crown Court7 February 2012
Verdicts in tax trial
Not guilty verdicts returned following two week trial at Southwark Crown Court

City of London Police6 February 2012
Appeal after cyclist dies in road traffic collision in the City
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the fatal collision between a cyclist and a coach on Bishopsgate at lunchtime on Friday 3 February 2012.

World Wide Web6 February 2012
Technology now! Technology in the 1950’s!
A new film from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre takes parents on a journey to the 1950s and back to the challenges of parenting in an online age.

27 January 2012
Multi-agency operation targets ‘money mules’
Twenty-one addresses targeted in raids led by City of London Police, and supported by Met Police, SOCA, Department for Work and Pensions and the UK Borders Agency

26 January 2012
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17 January 2012
Get your bicycle marked for free this Wednesday
Finsbury Avenue event to reduce bicycle thefts and improve road safety

17 January 2012
Flurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch
Whirlwind of activity in new department's first fortnight sees arrests in Leamington Spa, Hertfordshire and Newport

17 January 2012
Appeal for witnesses to New Year's Eve attack
Did you see violent robbery of two tourists near Blackfriars?

Old Bailey Crown Court17 January 2012
Blackmail plot ends with guilty verdict
Former private detective jailed at the Old Bailey after falsely accusing City businessman of corruption

10 January 2012
Non-emergency 101 number goes national
Scheme expanded after successful London trial

9 January 2012
Global counterfeiting gang convicted
Transatlantic investigation sees four men guilty of shipping and distributing illegal goods from Far East

4 January 2012
iPod may hold key to solving City office break-in
Do you know man pictured on device dropped at crime scene?

3 January 2012
UK's first insurance fraud unit launches today
Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) opens for business at the force's Economic Crime Directorate, ready to tackle a £3 billion threat

advice section of website3 January 2012
New advice section launched
New advice section of website launched to help visitors find information quickly and easily.

3 January 2012
City Chief Officer to receive Queen's Police Medal
Commissioner Adrian Leppard named in New Year's Honours List

Credit card and laptop23 December 2011
National warning on computer scam
Police warning as fraudsters use computer virus and impersonate law enforcement agencies in bid to extort money from public.

Armed Robbery appeal e-fit21 December 2011
Appeal for info on attempted £700,000 armed robbery
Bank offers reward after man demands cash from City branch

money16 December 2011
Jail for fake note gang
London crime ring linked to £260,000 of counterfeit currency.

15 December 2011
TV appeal to find hedge fund conman
BBC’s Crimewatch programme tonight (15 December 2011) to feature appeal to find convicted Shropshire fraudster Robert Taylor-Barefoot.

police officer stopping vehicle15 December 2011
Touts warned as enforcement stepped up
Illegal cab drivers, also known as touts or unbooked minicabs, have been served warning that the City of London Police is continuing to crack down on touts as part of an ongoing campaign.Illegal

13 December 2011
Jail for man who stabbed neighbour in dispute over partner
Attacker handed five-year sentence for ‘calculated and chilling’ stabbing after street row.

Vulnerable adults report13 December 2011
'Financial Crime against Adults' report published today
City of London Police report highlights how vulnerable adults are targeted by fraudsters.

12 December 2011
City trader jailed after sugar deal turns sour
Shaun Oates handed five-year sentence after pleading guilty to almost £5 million in fraudulent trades.

29 November 2011
Trade union rally, 30 November
Road closures likely to cause some disruption in the west of the City

23 November 2011
Force named Muslim community’s ‘Police Force of the Year’
Commitment to community engagement rewarded at annual National Association of Muslim Police awards

Bike marking22 November 2011
Get your bicycle security marked for free this Wednesday
In a bid to reduce bicycle thefts and help owners to protect their bikes, the City of London Police will be working with their colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police this Wednesday (23 November) at a free bicycle marking event.

22 November 2011
Role of the police around protest
Force helps to find balance between facilitating peaceful protest and minimising disruption to the local community

17 November 2011
Jail for City drug dealer
Man who sold cocaine in the City also has his car and £15,570 seized.

14 November 2011
Police warn of music label fraud
National Fraud Intelligence Bureau urges musicians to be on their guard, as fraudsters use online forums to pose as record labels

Commissioner Leppard12 November 2011
Lord Mayor’s Show
Officers from across the force work to ensure safety as thousands of spectators watch annual procession

City of London Police logo9 November 2011
March on Wednesday 9th November
Student demonstration passes-off largely peacefully

Copyright symbol8 November 2011
Working together to combat online copyright infringement
PhonepayPlus, the body that regulates premium rate services (PRS) in the UK, is working with the City of London Police and IFPI, which represents the recording industry worldwide, to proactively prevent online copyright infringement.

28 October 2011
Police operations around the country target metal theft
Police are targeting metal thieves as part of an operation co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)

Credit card and laptop28 October 2011
Online and phoneline fraud disruption sees NFIB save millions
A major NFIB campaign to shut down the websites, email addresses and telephone numbers fuelling much of today’s fraud has already stopped at least £7 million being lost to fraudsters in the last 2 months.

24 October 2011
Prolific office burglar jailed
Delroy Martin (left) has been sentenced to three years in prison after stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods from 29 London offices.

A view of the City21 October 2011
Archive updates on protest in the City
The City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service continue to police protests in the vicinity of St Paul’s Cathedral.

National Identity Fraud week poster17 October 2011
Identity fraud continues to rise with 4 million victims in UK alone - Yet consumers continue to be complacent with their identities
Partners of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week issue a stark warning to public: individuals could be risking up to £9,000 as a result of an ID fraud incident.

Fighting Fraud Together12 October 2011
Joining forces to fight fraud
Organisations join forces to launch 'Fighting Fraud Together', a new strategy that aims to reduce fraud.

Annual Report 2010/20116 October 2011
Annual Report for 2010/11
The Annual Report for 2010/11 is now available online.

Commissioner attending Football tournament6 October 2011
City football tournament hits boiling point as temperatures break records
Officers and PCSO’s take part in an inaugural City of London Police tournament. Working with the local Sports Development Team to bring communities together on the football pitch.

Man in bar stealing wallet from another mans jacket pocket26 September 2011
Don’t get your wallet stolen
Force issues warning as another wallet thief is jailed

Paralympic athlete14 September 2011
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Tickets
Advice to protect you, your personal details, family and friends from being exploited by criminals.

A pile of clothes9 September 2011
Major strike against charity bag fraud gang
The City of London Police has conducted a major strike against an organised crime gang suspected of stealing second hand clothes worth hundreds of thousands of pounds to UK charities.

Oweka and Obasuyi6 September 2011
Courage of American victim leads police to lottery fraudsters
Men behind international 419 fraud sentenced to a total of 50 months in prison at the Old Bailey

Cycle Roadshow6 September 2011
Safeguard your bike and other valuables from thieves
Get your valuables security marked for free at crime prevention event

30 August 2011
‘Safeguarding data is not important, it is imperative’
Commissioner warns businesses to secure their data in Daily Telegraph article

ITV 1 logo26 August 2011
Fraud Squad - ITV 1 Documentary
The City of London Police’s excellence in combating fraud will be showcased this Friday on primetime television. (ITV 1 9:00pm, Friday 26th August)

Boiler room image22 August 2011
Family of fraudsters jailed for total of 19 years
Three men sentenced for operating 16 boiler rooms that defrauded £27.5m from an estimated 1,700 investors

18 August 2011
“Keep it out of sight”, smartphone theft victim warns
Businessman who had his smartphone stolen in a City coffee shop speaks out to help others keep their belongings safe, and to praise officers for its safe return.

City officer on duty17 August 2011
Latest update on London disorder
Number charged in connection with disorder tops 1,000 people, following wide-reaching investigation

City Police officers12 August 2011
Archive updates on London disorder
Additional security measures remain in place across the weekend, with officers from across the country supporting London police

12 August 2011
Assistant Commissioner thanks businesses for releasing Special Constables
Assistant Commissioner Frank Armstrong has thanked City businesses for their support by releasing Special Constables for duty. His comments were echoed by the Met's top officer

10 August 2011
Do you know people involved in disorder?
Metropolitan Police call for public’s help as they investigate the serious disorder and violence that has affected parts of London

Shofiqul Islam4 August 2011
Do you know this man?
Police appeal for information after apparent £25,000 rental fraud, and warn public to be on their guard

4 August 2011
Motorcycle thief jailed
Force issues warning as motorcycle crook is sentenced following plain-clothes City of London Police operation

2 August 2011
National hunt for most wanted fraudsters
Two City of London Police investigations feature in national Crimestoppers campaign, as force seeks info on credit card crime and identity fraud suspects

29 July 2011
Champagne conman loses his fizz
Fraudster who took more than £18,000 claiming to sell cut-price bubbly pleads guilty to fraud

29 July 2011
OACU case ends with £11m payout
The force has received one of its biggest Proceeds of Crime payments, after an OACU- initiated investigation brought in £1.6m.

Mp3 player25 July 2011
Partnership tackles online copyright infringement
The City of London Police and the international record industry agree partnership with PayPal to tackle copyright infringing websites

19 July 2011
Jail for banker who stole from the dead
Man who stole £600,000 (pictured) from customers is one of three fraudsters jailed after City of London Police investigations

Person stealing from a handbag18 July 2011
Safeguard your belongings from thieves
Force warns people to be vigilant after spate of thefts. More officers on the beat.

Crime down14 July 2011
Crime down in the City
Notable drop in violent crime and burglaries as Government figures show reported crime has fallen three per cent in the City

Road closure12 July 2011
Road Closures 14th July
On Thursday 14th July 2011 there will be a number of road closures in the City during the Great City Race.

Shaking hands12 July 2011
Police and insurance industry join forces to create specialist unit to tackle fraud
A specialist police unit dedicated to combating insurance fraud is to be set-up through a police-private sector partnership.

fraudster Mohammed Lutfer Rahman Khan11 July 2011
Appeal to find suspected fraudster
Police are asking for the public’s help to find suspected fraudster Mohammed Lutfer Rahman Khan.

Non-emergency 10111 July 2011
New 101 non-emergency number ‘live’ across London
The UK’s new 101 non-emergency number has officially launched across London today (11 July)

Incident7 July 2011
Incident in City this morning
The incident at monument has been resolved and the cordons will soon be lifted. Thank you for everyone's assistance this morning.

‘Full-time fraudster’ jailed for 5 years 8 months6 July 2011
‘Full-time fraudster’ jailed for 5 years 8 months
Sentence follows guilty plea to using 128 identities in £650,000 fraud

Boiler room conviction22 June 2011
Boiler room gang behind bars after international investigation
Conviction today of family of millionaire fraudster concludes case

Get Safe Online logo21 June 2011
Force encourages festival goers to Get Safe Online
City of London Police supports new ticketing fraud awareness campaign to help combat £168 million loss

Plot of land17 June 2011
First UK criminal charges for 'land banking' fraud
A major City of London Police investigation has today resulted in the UK’s first criminal charges for a case of 'land banking' fraud.

James Clancey talking at Charity bag event16 June 2011
National strategy to tackle charity bag fraud
Representatives from Westminster, Whitehall and the charity sector at Wood Street for major event

Cycle safety event14 June 2011
Cyclists ‘swap’ places and get new perspective on safety
Free breakfast for City cyclists at cycle safety event.

Unveiling of sculpture to launch Mass Marketing Fraud Awareness Week13 June 2011
Force supports anti-fraud scam mail campaign
Sculpture unveiled to launch Mass Marketing Fraud Awareness Week

Concert crowd10 June 2011
Ticketing fraud arrest
City of London Police detectives investigating allegations of an online ticketing fraud against thousands of people across the UK have today arrested a 41-year-old man and searched premises.

Fans at concert3 June 2011
Ticket fraud prevention advice
Online ticket fraud costs music fans millions annually. City of London Police offers advice on how to avoid the fraudsters

Twenty poound note2 June 2011
Advanced-fee fraud warning
Force’s name used to legitimise lottery scam

Road traffic collision update2 June 2011
Road traffic collision 9:10am
Police are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on London Bridge near the junction with Tooley Street.

Boiler room in Spain1 June 2011
Spanish boiler room operation update
Force urges victims of multi-million pound fraud to report to Action Fraud

Fraud image31 May 2011
Suspected boiler room dismantled
Seventeen indicted in Spanish operation. Police urge possible victims to come forward

Crimestoppers logo24 May 2011
TV appeal for info on jewellery theft
Crimewatch appeal for information about burglary of £50,000 of jewellery and watches from office safe

efit image. Have you seen this?19 May 2011
Police appeal after Aldgate attack
Investigation into "unprovoked and disturbing attack" on woman

A selection of credit cards17 May 2011
Jail for woman who used company accounts to fund month-long spending spree
A finance co-ordinator who used client credit cards details to pay for cosmetic surgery for her and two friends has been jailed at Southwark Crown Court.

Perfume bottles17 May 2011
Online perfume fraud
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing perfume online after increased reports of fraudulent sales.

Police blue lamps16 May 2011
Central London Bomb Threat
A bomb threat warning has been received relating to central London today (16 May).

DCPCU fraud awareness event11 May 2011
Help stop ATMs from being fraudsters 'cash machines'
During a special fraud awareness day, ATM users in the City have had a unique chance to see first-hand how criminals hijack cash machines. Police also provided advice on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Picture of Jyoti Patel6 May 2011
Bank worker jailed for stealing from elderly client
A personal banker has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after being found guilty of stealing almost £300,000 from the accounts of an elderly man who was suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Royal Courts of Justice emblem6 May 2011
Force responds to 7/7 inquest verdict
'Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives on that tragic day'

Old Bailey28 April 2011
Banker behind bars after client account fraud
Two-and-a-half year sentence for man who banked on betting to recoup stolen funds

Officer and Constable patrolling an area of the city21 April 2011
Crime continues to fall in the City
New figures from the Home Office reveal a drop in violent crimes and burglaries in the Square Mile.

Moiz Mohammed UDDIN and Amir HUSSAIN15 April 2011
Gang sentenced for role in multi-million pound computer server thefts
Two men have been jailed following an eleven-week trial at the Old Bailey. The two were part of a crime network which targeted millions of pounds worth of high-tech computer hardware across Europe. The thefts in London, Paris and Brussels were often to order, with single items being worth as much as £150,000

Twitter logo4 April 2011
Citycylecop reaches over 9,000 people at Twitter event
Networking session and Q&A hosted by Citycyclecop and a panel of representatives from the cycling industry reaches over 9,000 Twitter users.

CCTV image of two men1 April 2011
Detectives appeal for info on robbery
Police hunt for duo after mugging on Bishopsgate.

Action Fraud logo1 April 2011
Police report to Action Fraud to save time
City of London Police become first force to refer victims of fraud directly to the national fraud reporting centre

Twitter logo and Citycyclecop29 March 2011
Force launches special event for cyclists
Join Citycyclecop and other guests at the Willis Building, EC3 at 6pm tonight for a chance to network with fellow cyclers and ask our panel any cycling related questions.

new homepage screenshot28 March 2011
New website
Welcome to our new look website homepage. Designed to make it easier for you to find the information or service you need.

website address bar and pointer24 March 2011
Online ticketing fraud
As tickets for some of the most popular summer festivals have gone on sale the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), supported by Live Nation, is alerting music lovers to the threat of online ticketing fraud.

Pegasus logo14 March 2011
Force launches Pegasus scheme
New service for those with a disability or illness

Report terrorist content7 March 2011
Internet Referral Unit announced to counter terrorism online
Helping you to stop terrorism and extremism online

Card skimming device2 March 2011
Police in London ask public to beware when buying train tickets
Rise in the number of card skimming devices being placed on payment keypads at ticket machines in London train stations

Email scam2 March 2011
NFIB receives 19,000 scam email in four days
Email address set-up by Action Fraud for people targeted online by fraudsters

Scamnesty logo23 February 2011
Scams Awareness Month: Bogus Holiday clubs warning
The force has been supporting Scams Awareness Month and, as part of the campaign, the Office of Fair Trading has held a day of action at airports in the UK and Spain to warn people about bogus holiday clubs and to inform them of their new consumer rights.

Olympic site22 February 2011
New advice warns buyers beware ahead of Olympic ticket sales
Sports fans preparing to register for Olympic and Paralympic tickets urged to follow important fraud-prevention advice

Terry Freeman14 February 2011
Investment fraudster jailed for eight years
Case of disqualified director who pleaded guilty to £14 million fraud is a “brutal reminder of how brazen investment fraudsters can be”, says City of London Police officer

police.uk website screenshot3 February 2011
Street-level crime information site launches
Website showing crime and antisocial behaviour for streets across country highlights Square Mile’s low crime rate

twenty pound notes1 February 2011
Fraudster posing as a City Police officer
Members of the public should be on the lookout for emails sent by someone fraudulently claiming to be a City of London Police officer.

National Fraud Authority logo27 January 2011
Fraud costs the UK over £38 billion, says the National Fraud Authority
The National Fraud Authority (NFA) has published its second Annual Fraud Indicator (AFI), which estimates fraud is costing the UK over £38 billion a year.

Recycles tyres25 January 2011
Three arrested over alleged illegal export of waste tyres
City of London Police and the Environment Agency have joined forces to target a trio suspected of illegal tyre dumping in the Far East

Picture of Commissioner Adrian Leppard6 January 2011
New Commissioner takes over the reins
City of London Police Commissioner Adrian Leppard has described his new job as the greatest honour of his professional career, as he completes his first week in the role.

29 December 2010
Arrest in ‘email scam’ investigation
Christmas operation looks to disrupt suspected transatlantic fraud

Citycyclecop's twitter page29 December 2010
Twitter feed notches-up 750+ followers
Citycyclecop wheels streets ahead with seasonal safety messages

Bag left on table22 December 2010
Look after your belongings this festive season
Police reminder not to let fraudsters and pickpockets find a seasonal bargain in your handbag or jacket pocket this Christmas and New Year

Form17 December 2010
Investigation team receive thousands of MCO Capital witness statements
The City of London Police has now received more than 4,000 statements from people affected by a major loans repayment fraud against MCO Capital.

Cutler Street16 December 2010
Police commemorate murdered officers
Plaque unveiled to mark the 100th anniversary of the Houndsditch shootings.

Adrian Leppard 9 December 2010
City of London appoints new Police Commissioner
Kent Police Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Leppard set to be appointed to City role

onlinefraud26 November 2010
‘Tis the season to wise-up to online fraudsters
Force rings out the bells about staying safe on the web, as the UK's busiest online shopping day approaches

map of london segement22 November 2010
Day of Protest by students called for Wednesday 24 November
Students encouraged to take peaceful and creative forms of political protest

'Superman' cocaine pressing plate12 November 2010
Jail for drug dealer who sold ‘Superman’ cocaine
High-level dealer gets eight-year sentence after complex force investigation

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week logo19 October 2010
National Identity Fraud Prevention Week 2010 launches
Research shows ID fraud is on the rise, with only seven per cent of British people totally confident that the organisations they deal with treat data responsibly.

City Skyline15 September 2010
Force underlines counter-terrorism work
Threat level remains unchanged, as force continues to protect the City

Diamond necklace 9 September 2010
Police appeal for information on £900,000 jewellery theft
Crimewatch reconstruction and £10,000 reward part of bid to solve February robbery.

Jim and Bert caught in the act by City of London Police Officer26 August 2010
Consumers urged to 'Wise up' to fraudsters
City of London Police officers have teamed up with a pair of suspicious-looking characters in an innovative move to raise awareness of fraud.

Sim card23 August 2010
Phoneline fraud suspects appear in court
Six people before the City of London Magistrates accused of defrauding O2 and other UK mobile phone network providers out of more than £4.5 million.

Gigsport website scam12 August 2010
NFIB cracks ticketing fraud code
First major police operation resulting from NFIB intelligence

Officer stops vehicle6 August 2010
Mini cab clamp down gets results
Officers identify and prosecute illegal mini-cabs and unfit Hackney Carriages

Officer arresting brothel customer3 August 2010
Force targets illegal sex in the city
Brothels closed down as police goes after organised crime involved in sex trade

Picture of a City of London Police cycle officer and Police Committee member at a TfL's cycle docking stations30 July 2010
Officers welcome new bike scheme
TfL's cycling scheme goes live across London. Officers offer cycling safety advice as docking stations open across the City.

Caller dialling landline phone 12 July 2010
15,000 people fight back against fraudsters
Fraud reporting centre goes nationwide weeks after NFIB becomes fully operational

Picture of a cycle Wheel9 July 2010
'Courier' theft prompts force warning
Reception staff told to be on their guard after thief poses as cycle courier

Browse Aloud logo7 July 2010
Force website gets vocal
New software reads web pages aloud to improve accessibility

Picture of bomb and substance detection equipment24 June 2010
Further action on bomb detectors
Force carries out searches as investigation into suspect devices continues

Picture of alderly person and the words: Conned and cheated. It's just not right.22 June 2010
Campaign to protect vulnerable adults
ACPO and NFIB launch campaign to encourage better reporting of fraudsters

Picture of SC Patrick Rarden and Police Minister Nick Herbert 22 June 2010
City officer recognised at national awards
Special Constable Patrick Rarden recognised as one of the country’s finest

A shopper tests out the new ballot system7 June 2010
Every little vote helps
World Cup security tops supermarket shoppers' poll to set force priorities

Officers in Finsbury Square3 June 2010
Police arrest man in Liberia bribe investigation
City of London Police's Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit (OACU) investigating an allegation of overseas bribery, arrested a 53 year old man after searching residential premises in North West England.

Picture of two actors offering passers-by “free money” to warn people about the dangers of fraud.1 June 2010
Mass marketing awareness day
Actors offer passers-by “free money” to warn people about the dangers of fraud. The crime prevention advice comes alongside arrests linked to several investigations

Picture of two police officers question a motorist1 June 2010
Summer drink drive crackdown
If you’re drinking, leave your vehicle at home - or face leaving it at home every day

Picture of unknown people sitting on the street, drinking alcohol. Represents anti-social behaviour14 May 2010
Addressing anti-social behaviour
Force clamps down on street urination with fines and court appearances

Picture of the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) logo28 April 2010
DCPCU celebrates eight successful years
Special police unit marks its anniversary with £340m of fraud savings

Picture of Officer walking the busy public streets of City of London in the rain 22 April 2010
Crime down in the City
Fewer victims of crime in the City as Home Office figures show seventh consecutive fall in crime rate

Picture of an Olympic.380 BBM revolver19 April 2010
National gun amnesty
Force supports amnesty on Olympic.380 BBM revolver as part of national police campaign

Appeal: picture of an unknown white male wearing black hooded sweatshirt and dark brown hair19 April 2010
Police appeal after attack on 149 bus driver
City Police is appealing to the public to identify a man suspected of assaulting a bus driver

Picture of the bottom corner of a sample cheque 9 April 2010
Lottery scam hits pensioners
Fraudsters who make their victims into money launderers

Wards Policing at Waitrose9 April 2010
Force back down the aisles
Second supermarket-based community policing surgery opens at Waitrose on the Barbican

Picture of Southwark Crown court1 April 2010
Man jailed following “violent and sickening attack”
Two men who launched a brutal attack on a fellow bus passenger have been sentenced

Top-half sample copy of Operation Warn letter15 March 2010
Second boiler room warning
'Operation Warn' continues as FSA and Police contact a thousand share fraud targets after seizing another 'master list'

Picture of Mohamed Caid27 January 2010
Ten year sentence for rapist
An illegal minicab driver is beginning a ten year jail term after being convicted of rape and sexual assault

Picture of Police demonstration. Police officers standing next to a car inside a 'Police do not cross' boundary tap21 January 2010
500 breathalysed in December campaign
'We will not tolerate drivers under the influence of drink or drugs', says Roads Policing officer

City of London Police logo20 January 2010
Major bribery investigation makes news across world
Raids on UK business and home addresses; 21 arrests in US

Angel of the north statue12 January 2010
City of London Police break-up international boiler room fraud
Major fraud investigation led to 13 people being arrested over the Christmas period