Local and neighbouring police forces; French Gendarmerie
SCENARIO
Policing the Tour de France Grand Départ
SUMMARY
Police supported the Tour de France Grand Départ in Yorkshire in July 2014. Local officers worked alongside neighbouring forces and the French Gendarmerie, using a variety of vehicles along the race route.
VIEW REPORT
In July 2014, the Tour de France cycle race staged the Grand Depart in Yorkshire for the first time. Local police were supported by neighbouring forces as well as the French Gendarmerie. An eclectic mix of vehicles were used and are shown here along with some of the scenes from the cycle race.