On Friday, 14 April, Commander Dr Alison Heydari was joined by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on patrol in Westminster to see first-hand how local officers are working with communities to tackle violence.
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As part of a renewed focus on neighbourhood policing, they are employing a number of evidenced-based approaches, including problem-oriented policing and hotspot policing to reduce street violence and anti-social behaviour.