Increase in police presence ahead of state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron

You will see more police officers in Windsor over the coming days as part of a comprehensive security operation for the upcoming state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron. 

We are working closely with our partners to ensure the event passes safely with minimal disruption to the local community.  

As such, our Windsor neighbourhood policing team are stepping up their patrols around the town to support residents and business owners.   

We also have numerous other policing teams in the area to provide advice and reassurance, including armed officers, our Mounted Section, Dogs Unit, and drone teams.  

You may also see officers out as part of Project Servator, a policing tactic used to disrupt a range of criminality, who will be out and about in the town.  

These measures are in place to ensure the safety of the public, the Royal Family, and international dignitaries. Please do speak with our officers, who will be out across Windsor throughout the visit. 

Superintendent Andrew Cranidge MVO, Tactical Commander for the policing operation surrounding the state visit, said: “As the eyes of the world turn to Windsor, we are committed to ensuring the visit runs smoothly, safely, and with minimal disruption to our communities.  

“We have extensive experience policing high-profile events, including Royal occasions, international summits, and global sporting fixtures. We take pride in representing and serving our communities during such moments of national and international importance.  

“During the event and in the days leading up to it, you will likely see more police activity than usual, including our police dogs and our mounted section walking the streets and our drones will be flying as eyes in the skies. Please come and say hello and speak to us if you have any concerns.  

“Day-to-day policing will continue as normal, and I would like to thank the residents and businesses in Windsor for their cooperation and look forward to a memorable and positive occasion for the town and the wider Thames Valley. 

“If you need to contact us about something, you can do so via the usual methods of contacting us via our website or by calling 101.   

“If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, you should always call 999 and we will be there to help you.”