Powers of on duty close protection officers

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.042133

I note you seek access to the following information:

Does a onduty close protection officer have powers to hold of the pavement/road in order to allow there protectee to walk pass safely.

e.g VIP is exiting Hotel two close protection officers block both sides of sidewalk.

I believe I am still able to walk pass I would like you to verify this information and if there is a specific power which grants them to do this.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Metropolitan Police Close Protection officers are able to use the appropriate legislation in order to carry out their duties. Section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967, Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Common Law are the most commonly used Acts when protecting protected persons, the public or themselves.