New 600m City of London Police headquarters to open in 2027

"I'm excited for the benefits this new headquarters will realise for our officers and staff and those we serve in the Square Mile and beyond in our role as national lead Force for fraud and cybercrime. Having modern, purpose-built facilities that help ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and will allow us to deliver on ourPolicing Planpriorities to keep people in the City safe, improve the national response to fraud, economic and cybercrime, and secure positive outcomes for victims."

"Reaching this milestone is a reminder that behind the steel and concrete, is a shared commitment to our staff and our public as we continue to put victims at the heart of everything we do. This building is a tribute to their professionalism, dedication and service to the public. Last year, City of London was graded outstanding for crime recording and good for investigations and response by watchdog His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary."

A topping out ceremony marked the completion of the highest point of the Salisbury Square headquarters for City of London Police. The new purpose-built facilities aim to improve staff health and wellbeing and enable delivery of Policing Plan priorities to keep the City safe, strengthen national responses to fraud, economic and cybercrime, and secure positive outcomes for victims. The building was presented as a tribute to staff professionalism, dedication and public service. The force was graded outstanding for crime recording and good for investigations and response by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. A £600 million investment will provide cutting-edge space and technology to speed justice, protect people and businesses, and uphold confidence in the UK's financial system.

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