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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.035497
I note you seek access to the following information:
I would like number that number of police officers authorised to hold firearms on the date of this request.
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.
Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
As of 31 December 2023 the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) had 2595 Authorised Firearms Officers.
We are unable to provide the exact number for 20 January 2024 because the number of Authorised Firearms Officers are collated at the end of each month.