Specialist searches – Windsor

Thames Valley Police is carrying out specialist searches in and around Windsor as people visit the town to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen. 

Officers and dogs have been searching phone boxes, drains, bins and other items, as well as carrying out patrols in the town centre, the Long Walk and Home Park to protect local residents, business and visitors whilst the town is exceptionally busy.  

They’re working alongside colleagues from our Armed Response, Mounted Section, Drone and local neighbourhood teams, that you will in and around Windsor. This is in addition to other security measures already in place that you won’t be able to see.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come and talk to us. You are our extra eyes and ears so please remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to us. 

If you intend to travel to Windsor please check travel advice from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead via their Twitter and Facebook pages.