Anti-terrorism police patrol units are to be introduced across areas throughout London.
Lambeth and Wandsworth will be the first areas to see the new patrol units of uniformed and undercover officers from today.
Scotland Yard stressed the move was “not in response to a specific threat”.
It “is based on extensive research into the psychology of criminals and what undermines their activities”, the Metropolitan Police said.
Specialist teams including the dogs and boat units and the territorial support unit will be on hand to support the patrols.
Sophie Linden, London’s deputy mayor for policing and crime, said: “This tactic was endorsed by Lord Harris in his review of London’s preparedness for a terror attack, commissioned by the mayor.
“Keeping Londoners safe is the mayor’s top priority and we know our emergency services do a great job every single day protecting our city.”
City of London Police introduced Servator tactics in February 2014, using undercover teams, CCTV and number plate recognition technology.
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