Firearms Unit deployed for Trump visit to Windsor

Thames Valley Police will have resources everywhere across the town, including in the air, on land and on the waterways.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 15th Sep 2025

Thames Valley Police’s Firearms Unit has been deployed to Windsor as part of the force’s comprehensive security operation for the upcoming state visit of President of the United States Donald Trump, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III.

Firearms officers will also be deployed 24/7 to this operation.

Sergeant Daniel Hatfield, of the firearms unit, said: “Our firearms officers are here to keep everyone safe as well as engage with the people, so if you see us then please come and say ‘hello’.

"Some of our tactics will be visible, others will operated discreetly behind the scenes. Together, they form part of a wider security strategy designed to keep Windsor safe."

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