John King comments: The Form 696 team [of the Metropolitan Police] has a vehicle called Scarlet 100, 'crewed by experts in licensing legislation who are able to provide immediate support to borough Duty Officers'.
The Proactive Licensing Team supports boroughs in tackling violence in problematic and high risk licensed premises, working with partners such as the Security Industry Authority (SIA), London Ambulance Service (LAS), and borough licensing teams. The unit offers a range of tactical solutions including carrying out covert and overt licensing visits, implementing action plans and assisting with applications for closure orders. The unit also offers a fast time solution to critical incidents occurring in licensed premises in the form of 'Scarlet 100', a vehicle crewed by experts in licensing legislation who are able to provide immediate support to borough Duty Officers. This particular tactic has been a key contributor in tackling gun crime in the nighttime economy.