LONDON-The city’s police are out in force, about 16,000 officers strong, to deal with riots that have lasted three days, and retailers are being asked to take steps to protect properties. Government officials are rallying to halt the destruction, which some worry could stain the coming 2012 Summer Olympics being held in the city next year.

The City of London Police have issued a list of precautionary measures to business through a community update system, part of the City of London’s Security and Contingency Planning Group actions for major incident response. These measures include making retail premises as secure as reasonably possible, identifying areas vulnerable to forced entry, keeping service doors locked and making sure alarm and closed-circuit television systems are operational.

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