The electric fleet will differ from offenders' bikes by having distinctive force logos, flashing lights and sirens, making them easily identifiable in pursuit situations.
GARDI is an autonomous patrol robot designed to enhance public safety in inadequately surveilled areas, providing a visible deterrent and a communication link to authorities.
Rather than simply shuffling traffic between side roads and main roads, as Harker asserts, low-traffic neighbourhoods in Lambeth and elsewhere lead to significant overall drops across the whole area.
Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny stated, 'At this time, we believe the two incidents are connected, and were committed by the same perpetrator,' indicating the urgency of locating the suspect.