Inconspicuous Ingenuity - Escorted by the Met Police SEG

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9 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive documentary on the media-shy Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group, which is charged with protecting and escorting heads of state, government ministers and the Royal Family through London and the south east.
It features all-new footage covering every aspect of the world-reknowned group's operations, shot in HD from a number of locations across London, combined with re-edited video from the original Inconspicuous Ingenuity film shot on an escort in November 2000.
Highlights include all-new HD footage filmed in 2013, from the seat normally occupied by the principal VIP, in the lead vehicle in a motorcade on an epic journey through central London. It features some of the capital's most iconic buildings and landmarks.
The 30 minute film is produced, filmed and narrated by journalist Antony Loveless, an expert in police and and defence issues, who was given exclusive and unprecedented access to the group.
This is a unique and totally exclusive look into the secretive work of one of the most media-shy close protection units in the UK.

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@olivercromwell3575 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago, before sat nav was a thing I was part of a transplant surgery team. We were in an ambulance trying to find the Chelsea and Westminster hospital. We ended up outside Buck Palace totally lost and the driver asked one of these blokes on a motorbike for directions. They decided to escort us as we were in a bit of a hurry. I have never travelled so fast through zone 1 of London. It was quite an experience.

@user-itschad1954 3 жыл бұрын

And a BIG thank you for your services to the populace. THANK YOU.

@SportingBearsMaxNW 6 жыл бұрын

The second part of the film shows in the main one of the years the SEG team escorted 10 families with disabled or terminal children as part of a special visit to London. Sadly for some of the families each year the filming we do of the day is the last memory the family have together smiling. For other families they continue to enjoy their special day and relive when they were escorted as The Royal Family, PM and visiting Heads of State have been by the SEG team. To date they have provided this escort with Sporting Bears for 50 families from children's charities across the UK. We are grateful for their roadcraft in London and thank the Met Police for adding support to a special day to these families lives.

@axeell92 3 жыл бұрын

“When escorting prisoners” Footage shows Prime Minister leaving the palace, looks right to me! 😅

@BitsBytesBobs 3 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting and quite therapeutic. I've seen these bikes many times in town and always admired how efficient and no drama they are.

@timbrookes3699 3 жыл бұрын

Great!! Also glad to see that at 71 and a retired chauffeur,based in cheshire, I could still name all the roads on all routes shown !!

@nelsonclub7722 3 жыл бұрын

Plot twist. The Queen is on the motorbike! They won't be expecting that.....

@killakanzgaming 3 жыл бұрын

She probably is... Or used to be... She knows how to ride a motorbike... She learned how during her service in the Auxiliaries during the war...

@tinkertime7165 3 жыл бұрын

I think she would have wanted to at one point. But the security would not allow it. Probaby. It may have happened.

@nelsonclub7722 3 жыл бұрын

@@killakanzgaming Exactly so

@neilburns8869 3 жыл бұрын

Never happen.

@danielmarshall4587 3 жыл бұрын

That brought a smile cheers.

@tonygriffiths2485 3 жыл бұрын

Having driven in and around London from 72 to 2013 (retirement) I've seen these guys loads of times. Always impressed by their professionalism. They make it all look so easy, through lights and junctions etc.

@philiphughes3120 3 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of being escorted by SEG on and of for 30 years, their ability to slice easily through London traffic is a joy to be part of.

@BaziwizZy 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious, what were you escorted for? If you can say!

@garethjones6082 3 жыл бұрын

@@BaziwizZy prisoner?

@williamfarrell4754 4 ай бұрын

Lolololololo @@garethjones6082

@rosemarydudley9954 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely bloody great video. I have ridden with (off duty) Police in and out of London and on duty during various tests...I felt as though I was on my bike (GSXR1000K3) WONDERFULL, WONDERFULL riding by all the Police involved. I was so glad to have found this one. Thank you for the up load. Changing the subject...I saw a film YEARS AGO and it was the train going from LONDON to BRIGHTON in 4 minutes...well speeded up.

@hallets1956 7 жыл бұрын

Thought I'd get bored after the 1st 5 minutes but it had me riveted till the very end. I was actually leaning round the corners. Thanks for the upload..

@JeremyCoppin 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. More than a few "Blue Light Brigades" around the world could take more than a leaf out of SEG's book. This is what you get when security needs to be real and not theater. Quick but not fast, but more importantly very dynamic. I would be interested in how the rear guard prevents "chasers"

@Dosedmonkey 7 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Coppin Tells all traffic directions to enter junction at same time would work hahaha.

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t. This formation is only a public stunt. There’s A LOT more involved in an actual VIP move. More vehicles, street closures, unmarked personnel and intelligence.

@timmay444 3 жыл бұрын

@@afcgeo882 There you go again you chittering fool. Shut the fuck up you moron. Stop talking pish you know nothing about.

@twoeyedbob 3 жыл бұрын

@@timmay444 😂

@BaldMancTwat 3 жыл бұрын

@@timmay444 He's clearly right though. Obviously, there would be a lot more security for an actual target of attack.

@benj5386 3 жыл бұрын

That was really interesting. A masterclass in how a close-knit team can operate.

@richardhumble3895 3 жыл бұрын

A brilliant insight into so14. I’ve seen several clips of the unit passing the public but to actually see the unit’s perception was really enjoyable

@liddylinski4916 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this a few of times now and I still think this is the most impressive video on u tube thank you for making this

@geraldlrstubbs 3 жыл бұрын

In the early seventies I had to drive a very large wheeled earthmover in convoy with four others from Dartford where we had been working on the new power station on to Bristol where we were going to work on the new Portbury dock. We were escorted right through the centre of London by a similar crew of motorcyclists to the M4 where we had to wait for daylight before proceeding down the motorway with civilian escort vans. Between Dartford and the M4 we didn't stop once, even for traffic lights that we damaged because they were not wide enough to allow us through. This is not allowed now and all oversize machines have to be transported. For the technically minded the machines were four wheeled Caterpillar dumptrucks, 769Bs, that were fourteen feet wide. A normal truck is 9foot 6ins.

@ayo8479 3 жыл бұрын

I love the British approach to everything So calm and effortless.

@ei5jf 8 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel proud to be an Ex Met Cop 1975 to 2005 and Advanced Driver to add ...

@reidzer9096 7 жыл бұрын

Leon Dickens left just in time because they are all corrupt now and power hungry that's why they get no respect now.

@scottmoreland8747 7 жыл бұрын

The Truth Seeking Music Makers He bummed me as a young probationer. It was brilliant.

@lovelylukey18 7 жыл бұрын

respect to you and your service

@tdamtoft 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very slow, calm, effective and interesting demonstration - and the footage of my "old hometown", loved (not Keegan style) trying to pick out the progress after 14 yrs in London. LHR to Scotland Yard in 20 mins! Once took me 4 hrs from Gatwick to Victoria!

@antonhoward7968 3 жыл бұрын

Nerd central! That's possibly the most fascinating short documentary I've ever seen, magic!

@iannixon4607 8 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks to the team. The lads showed how the rest of the world how its done, even at the speed limit, fantastic.

@TravelFilming 3 жыл бұрын

Low key :). In the Netherlands our Prime Minister cycles to work and nobody bats an eye.

@richardt3371 3 жыл бұрын

So does ours. Most ministers take public transport or cycle, and it's only for high level meetings that there's protection.

@michaelb9554 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know anything about the Met Police SEG until I came across this video. I've since watched and read additional content. They are pretty badass. Their approach is truly safe and much more efficient.

@steviez110 9 жыл бұрын

what a class act these guys are and show how it should be done ! Well done to the team who made this

@blackmennewstyle 9 жыл бұрын

Impressive documentary :) Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend

@syndaflod1 2 жыл бұрын

I've only seen one other group with such professionalism and discrecy; The motorcycle police of Verkeerspolitie Den Haag. Great film, Antony.

@markbright7845 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I could ride this well. All that distance and no feet down at any time. Smooth and safe.

@RichardOlpin 7 жыл бұрын

Join your local advanced motorcyclists group, that would be a good start :-)

@rosemarydudley9954 2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardOlpin ... I did but couldn't handle the raised scaffold board. Been an Advanced rider now for 34 years. (With the I.A.M.) Really slow riding. I say, if you can ride a horse, you can ride a m/bike. It's all to do with balance and to know where you are going.

@IslanderJerYT 9 жыл бұрын

Great video from you once again, really enjoy all your uploads!

@mhappy01 8 жыл бұрын

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast - great vid.!

@janewood8947 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating Mr. Loveless. I see this happening most days and am impressed by how well it’s executed, it’s so interesting to see it from the other side. (aka ‘gemmak’ )

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 8 жыл бұрын

My god that's just awesome Stuff ive often been amazed when these bikes zoom from one junction to another its brilliant thanks for the insight..enjoyed

@rosemarydudley9954 2 жыл бұрын

Tony Carroll ... a few years back Carl Foggarty was at the ACE CAFE, London and we did a ride out to an animal shelter. Foggy was leading all of us. To keep the hundreds of bikes moving we have the Police out with us and they controlled the traffic at every junction. It was REALLY WEIRD riding through RED lights...but it worked very well.. Most enjoyable.

@PsilocybinCocktail 3 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of the SEG before tonight, so they were clearly doing something right. I drive maybe 20 minutes per week to do the weekly shop in a Northern town - cannot begin to appreciate how these chaps manage at rush-hour in inner-city London!

@tracer1127 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly gives you a different perspectives and shows how well orchestrated it all is.

@TheJapanChannelDcom 7 жыл бұрын

Typical calm low key UK approach. Refreshing from the "bull at a gate" rambos.

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

When you protect something with a low value and you’re never out of your own city, you can do that.

@richarddickson747 3 жыл бұрын

@@afcgeo882 This is a fairly normal way to protect even high value targets. By moving through the city at 25mph but rapidly changing the route minute by minute it makes it almost impossible for terrorists to set up an attack. Compare this to the US where if the President had to go from the White House to the UN building then the streets would be barricaded and it would need a few thousand police and many other security people just for a minor trip. As any terrorists would know the cavalcade timing it meant that snipers etc would have to cover every roof top. A typical Hollywood Rambo type set up. In Britain we use our brains and commonsense which usually works very well..

@afcgeo882 3 жыл бұрын

@@richarddickson747 There are only so many routes one can take from point A to point B, without needlessly exposing the customer to added risks. The unit primarily escorts low threat targets this way. High value targets get significantly larger escorts with more cycles and more armed personnel in vehicles, especially when it’s a foreign head of state, because they always up their protocols on unfamiliar terrain. Also, the White House is in Washington and the UN is in New York. While there is a lot of security for the US President, the timing and specific routes for such trips are actually made up last minute as well. During the UN General Assembly, the entire area around the UN compound is closed off and snipers are deployed, not for the US President specifically, but for the hundreds of dignitaries from all around the world that move around the area every day, for a week. Even the East River is closed off for that time, as the UN compound is on its banks. You seem to be running low on intelligence and high on moronic hate of the US. Better make that NHS psychiatry appointment you seem to need, mate! www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-12113471 amp.theguardian.com/education/2010/dec/09/charles-camilla-car-attacked-fees-protest amp.theguardian.com/education/2010/dec/09/charles-camilla-car-attacked-fees-protest www.foxnews.com/world/boris-johnson-car-accident-protester-parliament.amp

@timmay444 3 жыл бұрын

@@afcgeo882 You really are a twat. Go back to watching your "All Action/All American" shite on telly and stop commenting on things you have absolutely no knowledge, experience or understanding of. This "ain't America Jack" you seppo fuck knuckle.

@DeneF 3 жыл бұрын

@@afcgeo882 How did that protecting everybody and everything in the Capitol go recently? The only good thing about America is that they are disliked more than the English.

@HughTFYT 2 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous documentary. Well done Mr L!

@Alan_Mac 7 жыл бұрын

That was a masterclass.

@danielmarshall4587 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is glorious, thank you for this vid and uploading it. Very interesting.

@bostedtap8399 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent observation by the Swiss guest, ref the rider always immediately Infront of the VIP car has never put his foot down!, Make a great trial rider, ref cleared a section. Brilliant to see, there was another filmed run in a Rover SD1 Traffic car, rushing a human organ from near a major airport to a central London hospital. Many thanks for sharing.

@richardsherwin3259 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video of the S.E.G. Just reading ‘Escorting the Monarch’ and can’t put the book down. Amazing!

@snj6669 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant guys.... so smoothly done!

@banjobobby1 3 жыл бұрын

So smoothly executed. Must be one of the best jobs in the Met.

@davidpick4056 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. The sheer professionalism of those men and woman is unbelievable. Proud to be British, God save the Queen.

@yixnorb5971 7 жыл бұрын

I feel the same on all your points, and I'm an American.

@catlee8064 7 жыл бұрын

Its her land....that means that you should also give your land to the ppl....ill take your house thanks!

@catlee8064 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah....62 p per person is what they cost us......thats per year....best you go out and buy half a can own brand beans.....as too not working, shes 90 yrs old and still goes out and promotes the UK interests around the world...most 90 yr olds i know are at home shitting themselves. I dont hear you bitch and moan about footballers on £550,000 per week for kicking a ball around....i dont hear you bitching about bankers getting £50 million in bonuses in public owned banks. I dont hear you bitching about the UK giving away 13 BILLION a year in foreign aid.....

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 7 жыл бұрын

What a poor, sad little peasant you are! And so very lucky to live in a counry where you can still voice your opinions without fear of arrest or recrimination.

@catlee8064 7 жыл бұрын

1707 was the last time an act was refused...once again, the Queen has very little power, its the politicians which hold it all

@wcstevens7 8 жыл бұрын

British teamwork at its most superb.

@miawallace2785 5 жыл бұрын

Shame they don't catch spades and do something then

@jbss7382 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Loveless, thank you for your service. Brilliant footage. I still remember the medical organ transplant footage from years ago. Fantastic..

@jbss7382 8 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you. I remember being shown this back in the ‘90s when i did my advanced(but not blue light) driving course from a civilian Police driving instructor; across in Wales at Bridgend.

@3002534 3 жыл бұрын

I have had the pleasure of driven in convey with these guys. They are incredible.

@peterscott8724 2 жыл бұрын

In 1986 I was stationed at Hounslow but my parent unit was in Regents Park Barracks. I was in Regents Park for a meeting and when it was finished I walked out to my car and saw that the SEG were getting ready to escort the Queens Baggage to Heathrow. One of our drivers saw me and then had a quick chat with SEG. Next minute one of the SEG came up to me and said 4 ways on and keep up. It took me 14 mins to get to Hounslow instead of the normal hour. Drive of my life. Great guys.

@MrNeilith 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this video, thanks Met SEG.

@coolspot89 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@tinkertime7165 3 жыл бұрын

I was really bopping to the music, and not what I would normally!

@igorvyacheslavtherussianmu3142 7 жыл бұрын

respect Britain from Russia you are warriors

@Lesloi6227 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - really amazing to watch

@jimmcculloch3786 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thank you Gentlemen, and Ladies! :)

@philipupton2187 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing riders. Talent for bike control is heart stopping. Well done.

@rosemarydudley9954 2 жыл бұрын

Phillip Upton ... The I.A.M. and the Police do a course on SLOW RIDING. Lots of small circles and serpentines , over a raised scaffold board AND DO NOT PUT YOUR FEET DOWN...Not many riders can ride slow without putting feet (or foot) down.

@helloworld0911 7 жыл бұрын

Imagine a time when London was just full of bangers.

@greghilliard7641 3 жыл бұрын

Understated brilliance. Proper British!

@lyndon2634 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Like poetry in motion

@juiloportez4283 7 жыл бұрын

Really really great documentary

@soylentgreen5841 6 жыл бұрын

Police Outrider's are simply the best!

@neilmasheder6783 9 жыл бұрын

Very good video thank you

@shanelyons629 2 жыл бұрын

I’m liking this for the intro alone

@tof3275 3 жыл бұрын

WOW 😎😎😎 I feel very privileged to have watched such a fascinating video 😊😊😊

@Robby334 8 жыл бұрын

Love it...... what more can I say. Even have personalised number plates.

@petes48 3 жыл бұрын

Just fantastic as only the British Police can do. Would love to see an updated version as watching in Dec 2020.

@HarryMac-Scotland 3 жыл бұрын

Verkeerspolitie Den Haag are pretty smooth (and FAST) too, tho it’s mostly (all?) medical escorts they do. They’ve a lot of recent stuff on KZfaq...

@Harbourmaster68 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - thank you.

@catlover4971 8 жыл бұрын

Great to see experts performing as a team - The vehicle in part 1 almost came to a standstill once but I don't think it did.

@mohammadjaved78 7 жыл бұрын

Cat Lover I ijkkkk

@MR-hm5hw 7 жыл бұрын

Top riding and control. Great to watch

@Relay300 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 💪🇬🇧

@clonSanG 7 жыл бұрын

Great video London looked a happy place then great controlon the bikes showen here

@peckelhaze6934 3 жыл бұрын

It was!

@Mietas2 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great stuff. Class. In Poland politicians' escorts drive fast, with lights and sirens and if THEY will cause and accident, then poor citizen gets in trouble and is accused as the one at fault...

@George-wx9dj 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, professional

@ianwimbles1440 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!just shows the highest standard of training!

@francescxavierbulto9848 3 жыл бұрын

Very old video now, but they are still amazing

@michaelellard4664 6 жыл бұрын

What a enjoyable demo of the Met at work.

@jamesprestonuk 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video. As others have said, nobody does this as well as the UK Police.

@flynn8783 6 жыл бұрын

The first escort wasn't to New Scotland Yard but the Central Communications Command centre in Lambeth.

@TheClunkingFist 3 жыл бұрын

Only 3 at work (regular) yet seems like they are everywhere. Pretty cool stuff.

@catastrophic009 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose when you have an ice bucket to deliver for the the G&T's at the Common's bar you have got to get it there somehow before it melts.

@westaussie9497 3 жыл бұрын

Hardy! Ha! Ha! Unless the ice bucket. Has a heart in it.

@outrageousgamer315 7 жыл бұрын

The SEG do a amazing job and I got the privilege to talk to one rider of the SEG.

@yadisolis8444 7 жыл бұрын

lista de pago a los maestros jubilados del2013!maesttos del estado dr guerrero

@nomdeplume798 3 жыл бұрын

I was talking to some of these guys a few years ago in Central London without realising who they were. They were on the Hondas by then and armed. It's only while watching the 2nd part of this that I worked it out.

@BLX187 3 жыл бұрын

Every driver should find this interesting. never seen them block the pedestrian crossings like that when ive seen them around town

@DeneF 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I wonder how it is now? The world is a different beast these days. Thanks.

@georgethomas7814 3 жыл бұрын

I actually wonder how that system would work in other countries. I see a lot of cooperation that may not be present in the USA

@IamNasman 3 жыл бұрын

Really good, calm and in control. As Ive already got the silver car, if I get a personalised number with prefix or suffix SEG and look serious I should be able to get about a bit easier?

@howardtennant5766 3 жыл бұрын

Totally impressed excellent

@Sarge084 8 жыл бұрын

I took part in the Battle of Britain Parade outside Buck House a number of years ago, as if that wasn't enough of a thrill, we our coach cavalcade was given a rolling escorts like this from RAF Northolt to Wellington Barracks. Not sure if it was these guys or not though!

@unclestuka8543 3 жыл бұрын

I like the use of whistles, certainly gets your attention ! I was in Colombo Sri Lanka a few years back and I stopped where I shouldnt, and got the whistle treatment, I soon moved off pretty quick.

@BaldMancTwat 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair the whistle thing is 100s of years old and still used as a policeman's main tool in many countries.

@passiton3801 3 жыл бұрын

The leading rider needs to have nerves of steel, especially as his colleagues rush closely past him to race ahead to stop the traffic. Fascinating with very skillful riding an manouveres..

@mike.47 4 жыл бұрын

“He hasn’t put his feet down yet”. This reminds me when I was a member of SAM (Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists) we often had a “slow race” whereby the winner was the slowest between 2 points without stopping or putting your feet down.

@almilhouse9059 3 жыл бұрын

What if you just went around in circles

@BaldMancTwat 3 жыл бұрын

@@almilhouse9059 Then you'd eventually fall over because of how dizzy you'd get.

@davepeters4251 4 жыл бұрын

Any body have a link to the awol nation remixed track the plays in the latter part of this video please?

@kyleguest3126 3 жыл бұрын

Cool calm collective!! Makes you proud to be British. Well done guys!!!

@hovermotion 8 жыл бұрын

Very very cool vid...I used to see escorts like this and have total respect for those bikers as I worked in London on shop fronts all over the center...amazing to see how they do this ,great music too at the end section 23:mins .....p.s i miss the old route master busses ..and I miss working in London.

@paulpp7900 3 жыл бұрын

what bikes were the group using in ur personal vid clip ?

@steely666 2 жыл бұрын

The cop driving so slowly on the motorbike yet keeps balance. Sheer skill.

@joshfoley4672 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody know where I can find the music used at the end of this video during the timelaps?

@Robby334 7 жыл бұрын

excellent work by SEG

@peterbuckingham1804 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Proud to see how the MET do things so subtly compared to some other Police forces...

@elizabetharmada2064 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful city, very clean, I noticed the phone booth, all red. The roads are not so heavy traffic. The police escorts passed easily coz they already cleared the road