Why should organisations get involved with the Metropolitan Police and ArtBeat?
Various schemes around London have seen other bodies set up their own uniformed patrols; others aim to accredit staff with legal powers. All of these solutions come with their own costs, problems and limitations, combined in the case of museums with tight budgets. Allowing staff to work as Special Constables minimises your costs, ensures high quality training, gives those individuals direct access to police processes and systems, comes with the credibility associated with the Metropolitan Police name and ensures you get a real say in what the Special Constables do.
