Hundreds of police officers patrol Birmingham city centre today as part of a major operation
Hundreds of police officers will be out in force in Birmingham today (June 16) after a major operation returns to the city for a day of intense activity.
Police officers will be descending on Birmingham from across the West Midlands as part of Operation Advance.
They say they will be tackling everything from anti-social behaviour, violence and dangerous driving.
It's part of a joint operation with the British Transport Police, Birmingham City Council, security staff and business improvement districts.
ACC Paul Drover, who oversees local policing, said: "Operation Advance is all about using our combined resources and skills, from areas such as intelligence, major crime, operations, road policing, and local policing, to make a real difference in one of our seven local policing areas.
'Today it's Birmingham's turn, with the city centre as well as communities across the wider city seeing action from the influx of officers that Advance brings with it.
'We'll be sharing updates throughout the day, and if you see us out and about, feel free to come and chat with us to find out more about the work that's happening in your area.'
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