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MotoGP at Silverstone only a month away
| Author: Northants Police | Published: 30th July 2018 09:00 |
Following the successful policing operation for the 2018 F1 British Grand Prix earlier this month, Northamptonshire Police and partners are now gearing up for this year’s MotoGP race at Silverstone.
Following the successful policing operation for the 2018 F1 British Grand Prix earlier this month, Northamptonshire Police and partners are now gearing up for this year’s MotoGP race at Silverstone.
With more than 150,000 people expected to arrive at the circuit over the bank holiday weekend of 24–26 August, the British MotoGP is one of the biggest sporting events in the country with fan-favourites Valentino Rossi and Cal Crutchlow ready to put on a great spectacle.
Northamptonshire Police has once again been closely involved in the planning process to ensure racegoers have a safe and enjoyable experience, aiming to have a similarly successful weekend to the F1.
Superintendent Chris Hillery, the event commander for Northamptonshire Police, said: “The British MotoGP comes on the back of a very successful policing operation for the F1 British Grand Prix earlier this month and we are looking forward to another successful four days in August.
“Although we have many years of success behind us in policing the F1 and MotoGP at Silverstone, we can never afford to become complacent. Meticulous planning goes into this policing operation every year and the security measures that will be put in place will be as stringent as ever.
“We will be deploying specialist assets such as covert police officers, our ANPR unit, overtly armed officers and dogs, as well as our police officers, PCSOs, police staff, specials and volunteers.
“I recommend racegoers take a look at our crime prevention tips and do all they can to prepare for their visit. For security reasons, people entering the circuit will again be subject to extra searches of their bags and their person - security is paramount and event-goers are asked to be patient.
“The public can also help us keep the event safe by being vigilant for anyone or anything which looks out of place or suspicious and reporting it to us on 101 or in an emergency 999.”
Over the next few weeks, you can stay up-to-date by following @NorthantsPolice on Twitter or by ‘liking’ Northamptonshire Police on Facebook. There is also a section on the Northamptonshire Police website dedicated to Silverstone where you will be able to see up-to-date information and advice. For more information, visit http://www.northants.police.uk/simple/page/travelling-silverstone.
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