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The fourth series of the BBC documentary The Met showcase's day-to-day policing in London. It shines a light on the stark realities colleagues face as they respond to incidents, track down criminals and protect victims across the capital. The BBC started filming in 2021 as the world began to recover from the worst phases of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Met faced one of its most challenging periods. Now and going forward is a time of rapid and significant change in the Met.
Watch this compelling six-part documentary about the Met. See our officers and staff from Britain's biggest and busiest police service deal with the everyday challenges, including life and death, of policing London.
Find out what kind of challenges, experiences and rewards there are in policing London.
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