Tag: PUBLIC ORDER POLICING


Coronation duty: boots on the ground tell a different story
(10/05/23) Chris Hobbs was on the ground observing the day before and during the Coronation and says he witnessed a much-criticised service doing a fine job.

Protest city central: a public order countdown to the big day
(03/05/23) It's been another busy period for the Met's public order branch as the force's planners prepare for the Coronation of King Charles this Saturday.

When Saturday comes: an eventful return to public order events
(17/02/23) Former Special Branch officer Chris Hobbs who has been observing London protests for Police Oracle since the lockdown, returns to the fray.

A traditional British protest in the finest traditions but then ..
(09/11/22) Chris Hobbs follows a series of protests in London last weekend including the Just Stop Oil demonstrators who have been clogging motorways since the beginning of the week.