London 2012 Olympics: Met Police names officers for Games

National Olympic Security Coordinator Chris Allison has named his team of officers to oversee the policing of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

While the Met is taking the lead role in the Olympic plans, another 11 police forces around the country have been involved in the strategy and operational aspects of the Games security. The police officers in charge are:

London Gold – Commander Bob Broadhurst

Shadow – Commander Simon Pountain

London Silver – Commander Mick Johnson

Shadow - Chief Superintendent Pete Terry

Bronze Park – Chief Superintendent Andy McKecknie

Bronze River Zone - Chief Superintendent Mike Wise

Bronze Central Zone - Chief Superintendent Adrian Roberts

Bronze Torch – Superintendent Claire Johnston

Bronze Pan London - Superintendent Ian Chappell

Bronze Parallel Events – Chief Superintendent Steve Wisbey

Bronze Road Events - Chief Superintendent Julia Pendry

Assistant police commissioner Allison said the testing of Olympic security arrangements and executing the planning is no in full swing.

There will 200 police involved in the command team, but many of them are continuing in their normal police roles until closer to the Olympic torch relay in May and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Apart from having a small presence at the upcoming Olympic test events, there will be specific police exercises in coming months.

”We are testing the system, but also developing the relationships,” Allison said.