Jewish communities will see a major boost in protection, backed by more than £250 million across the next 3 years, as ministers step up efforts to keep communities safe following a series of attacks in London and the raising of the national terror threat level from substantial to severe.
The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighbourhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centres, while strengthening national counter-terrorism capabilities. This includes around 300 additional officers in London and around 80 in Greater Manchester, alongside £43 million for forces serving other areas with significant Jewish populations.
The package will also continue Project Servator, deploying specialist and plain-clothes officers trained to identify suspicious behaviour and prevent serious crime, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.
The funding will also enhance national capabilities and counter terrorism policing to ensure that no faith community feels under threat.
