Special Escort Group (SEG) documentary

The Special Escort Group (SEG) is the mobile branch of the Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) division within the Metropolitan Police Service.
This exclusive documentary covers the history of the SEG, from their origins through to the modern day covering their most notable escorts along the way. Find out why they use whistles instead of sirens, what role the Easy Rider plays in their escorts and the many motorbikes they’ve used over the years.
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[@motorcop505]

As a retired Traffic Lieutenant from the US who was a motor officer and in charge of our motorcycles, I believe the SEG are truly the gold standard for motorcycle escorts. 🇬🇧🏍

[@christopherjagger2165]

Glad to hear :-) Chris Jagger

[@Sarge084]

Several years ago I was in a coach convoy of RAF personnel travelling into London for a Battle of Britain parade outside Buckingham Palace. We started from RAF Halton, where we had been rehearsing, we called at RAF Northolt to join up with Queens Flight and RAF Bands. From Northolt we were escorted by SEG and travelled unhindered by give way signs and traffic lights as SEG did their thing stopping at junctions and roundabouts to hold the traffic until we'd passed through. The whole experience made a memorable day even more memorable.

[@christopherjagger2165]

So pleased to see how popular this excellent brief history of the SEG has become. I know many who are serving or have served in the group very much appreciate the effort put into this production. Chris Jagger - Author of Escorting the Monarch

[@BBoaBrim]

I've just read your book. It was a fascinating read!

[@christopherjagger2165]

Wonderful thanks for taking time to read it

[@pw3591]

I once drove as part of a convoy escorted by the SEG. They are poetry in motion, and very impressive to watch, as they leapfrog each other closing each junction and keeping the convoy flowing through London traffic. .

[@christopherjagger2165]

Poetry in motion - like it!

[@newquay64]

They debrief every run and can be brutal in their assessment of each other.

[@mastercook62]

I think once you reach this level of motorcycling you know you've made it, End of conversation!

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

just done some advanced riding with one, passed my blue ribband with no comments, this knowledge is serving me well, he has also kept in touch and has taken a keen interest on my progression has a rider. anyone around the Stafford area who wants a first class coach drop me a line.

[@acward2007]

Wow that was brilliant, as good as any well put together TV production. All content, narration clear and music not over powering, everything at the right levels. Hope to view more content like this.

[@DocHoll72]

Thank you Alan. Not bad for my first attempt.

[@dumdumdimdimdemdimdum9143]

@@DocHoll72 was great. Keep it up

[@christopherjagger2165]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@NeilMach]

Well presented and properly researched video. Thanks for your resourcefulness and passion!

[@chriskelly4894]

I’ve had the privilege of being escorted by police motorcycle escorts, both as a soldier en route through Liverpool to the ferries at the start of the Northern Ireland ‘war’, then later as a firefighter through heavy traffic to an emergency. I was thoroughly impressed with them on both occasions.

[@davesunderland1026]

Interesting you call the Northern Island conflict as a war yet your government did not. Yes, they applied the SAS to try and destroy the IRA and UDA however it never worked until both sides started to realise ‘hate’ never stops and if they want the conflict to stop they need to stop the hate and so far its worked, no hate, no conflict. Im sure there are some died hard haters on both sides but they were out voted.

[@beakytzw]

I love watching the Dutch Ambulance Escort Officers, the comments on their vids you will see heaps of well deserved praise and then I come and see the SEG vids and think these guys taught the Dutch and are still teaching them how it's done!

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@sebby324]

@@firstchoicelastchoice28 British taught them

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

@@sebby324 there are no videos to prove that the British taught them

[@martynhillier6500]

@@firstchoicelastchoice28 Not everything in life is on You Tube.........

[@terrymcquaid9052]

Ill never forget how they escorted our late Queens coffin from RAF Northolt to Buckingham Palace and as the cortege stopped to enter Buckingham Palace for the last time they all bowed their heads whilst astride their bikes as the coffin passed by them.. Great skills.

[@seekerofthetruth1298]

Well said!

[@gregchapman5556]

Really interesting. I’m ex RMP and I worked a lot with the SEG and DPG.

[@CL-vz6ch]

Cool story, bro

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

Excellent video, well done and thanks for sharing. After training to pass my IAM and RoSPA tests by a ex police motorcyclist I couldn’t help but read Escorting the Monarch and this video is a great video accompaniment. I might just go and watch it again!

[@christopherjagger2165]

Thanks for reading the book. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

@@christopherjagger2165 cheers Chris, I’ve read it twice now already 👍😁

[@angelogandolfo4174]

Great documentary!! Wonderful! I didn’t think that they were armed until the late 1990’s though, rather than the ‘70s.....

[@albertodadamo7373]

I think they were told to have they’re weapons showing after 9/11 rather than concealed

[@angelogandolfo4174]

@@albertodadamo7373 ok makes sense.....

[@terrystephens1102]

Another brilliant British Police initiative - so thoroughly professional. 👌👌👌👌

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@jonbrawn4301]

Excellent film well done, loads of detail. As an advanced rider and blood biker I am always impressed by the precision of the SEG riders.

[@christopherjagger2165]

Glad you enjoyed it. Now try the book?! www.escortingthemonarch.com

[@GodfriedFritz]

Watching from rural South Africa, great video. Good quality production. Thank you.

[@ARC1984]

I was lucky enough to be trained in advanced riding from a former SEG officer, boy he was awesome and had some amazing stories

[@petecane435]

Who was that?

[@Blackwater_House]

On Two occasions in My life, both as a Serving Emergency Service Officer I have been escorted by Eight Police Motorcycle Escorts. One was at High Speed, (on route to a Plane Crash) the other a much more sedate pace (Driving a very large Vehicle, at the Request of Police).

[@Arfabiscuit]

Worked with them many times whilst working for an embassy in London these boys are the shit

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@tonye7509]

That’s was an interesting watch. Enjoyed that.

[@andrewmarsden1970]

Seen them many times in central London. Always impressive.

[@christopherjagger2165]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. Now try the book?! www.escortingthemonarch.com

[@shirleymcneil4410]

I have no idea whenthis was first aired . It is April 4th 2024 today as I wat hed. Wo derful. It is only recently that I have found all the Kings Guards videos a d loved the SEG. Great to find out so much. Thank you. Hope to find more popping up on my feed!

[@ogstopper]

I was taught advanced motorcycling by an ex-SEG member. The best trainer anyone could have wished for.

[@meadroad]

I reckon Mr J Dewitte would be wetting himself watching this....🤣

[@Horizon301.]

Yeah I’m sure he would be. They should set it up for him in his cell. Metro state 2.0

[@grumpymedik]

It sure as hell would have a different tone and manner to the escort. Pedestrians would be run over, cars hoods would be pummeled and there would be a lot of shouting and cursing. Yes, i can see it now.

[@olorin818]

Great video! Thanks for putting it up.

[@AW-Services]

Nicely made content and narration. Enjoyed this. Would love to see their counter measure and response.

[@afcgeo882]

Do you want every secret or just most? 😉

[@p.m3735]

Interesting episode. The whistle is also used by the Dutch police motor cycle escorts. Who are also very skilled. Didn't know it was used here. Interesting reasons why. Makes sense.

[@John-oz1do]

Superb narration and video editing

[@HX56Music]

Fantastic video! Very informative.

[@BitsBytesBobs]

Always wanted to be part of the SEG. Beyond cool to watch.

[@hankgs]

FYI- I read the book and this video is a great summary...

[@ianharrop6580]

Really great video and what a team the SEG are

[@bobuk5722]

Very interesting and nicely presented. One small suggestion, slightly shorten the fade to black durations, I think they are just a tad too long and I start wondering if the link has gone down. Best wishes. BobUK.

[@altoticket]

Great video, very well put together 👌🏻

[@DocHoll72]

@altoticket, thank you.

[@garyhalsey7693]

An excellent video, well researched, presented and narrated. New Subscriber.

[@epictetus8028]

Nice to see you've branched out from flight simulator videos.

[@tylerpedersen]

Great video, This guy needs more subs!

[@DocHoll72]

No, no I don't. I don't need Subs, or Likes, no one needs to follow me on Twitter, or Instgram. Just enjoy the documentary.

[@tylerpedersen]

@@DocHoll72 legend

[@borjastick]

As you say if you work and live in London you'll see them very regularly. Good video and very interesting.

[@thatguy7085]

These guys do an amazing job…. With no siren squealing. And they don’t drive like they are crazy.

[@Bcarr122391]

Great video, but who uploads at 480p in 2021?

[@DocHoll72]

Ive also uploaded in HD... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqupcqule9yYoNk

[@markgr1nyer]

SEG did an incredible job for the Queen as well after she passed.

[@d-dubb550]

Excellent video, very informative and enjoyable.

[@DocHoll72]

Thank you.

[@garethhelliwell9736]

What a job that must be. Great content and commentary.

[@nlbm]

Really great documentary.

[@018139548]

A truly informative video to watch and we'll researched.

[@DocHoll72]

Thanks. All research came from this book... ‘Escorting the Monarch’ by Chris Jagger - Published by Pen & Sword - ISBN: 9781526720412 www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Escor...

[@russellhueners8499]

Modern day "knights on horseback" just the best, much respect from Seattle

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@pw3591]

@@firstchoicelastchoice28 I doubt it still happens now, but certainly in the 70's and '80's Japanese motorcycle Police used to come over and train with the Met Police at Hendon.

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

@@pw3591 I do not see videos of the British escort group doing the skills the Japanese police do. Check this in the pouring rain ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80

[@adeptus6357]

@@firstchoicelastchoice28 Mate, it's england, If anyone is going to be class at riding on wet surfaces, it's going to be our fellas

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

@@adeptus6357 Have a look at this. Then send me one of British police doing the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80

[@ametzvill6063]

Great video, very well explained. Thankyou

[@QuattroUK2011]

It amazing seeing the working bikes in person

[@thecarpetman7687]

Was thinking of something completely different when I saw the title!

[@Relay300]

Great video 👍

[@DocHoll72]

Thank you

[@amc3]

The SEG, unique and professional, they regularly move Her Majesty, other senior Royals and Boris through the busy streets of London with 4 bikes and 3 Land Rovers. US President, CLOSE off all street`s within 1 mile, minimum 65 vehicles, 4 helicopters and two fighter jets on stand by, glad I`m not an American tax payer. Proud to be British, SEG, Premier League.... Nice credits at the end to Frog Foot TV , South East 999, Cobra and others, decent job guys, love it.

[@afcgeo882]

You’re a unique clown, sir! I salute you!

[@popazz1]

Short but very interesting insight into an elite unit.

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@lawrencehenson8409]

Motorcycling "Royalty".

[@compspud]

Waste of money in my opinion. Let them pay for it if they want protection. I don't get this treatment every time i leave my home

[@lawrencehenson8409]

@@compspud I'm not surprised that you don't, you're not a member of the Royal Family or a foreign dignitary, are you?

[@compspud]

@@lawrencehenson8409 Maybe, who knows. But because they are born into a family they get treated differently. I know people wont agree but thats just my opinion sadly

[@dumdumdimdimdemdimdum9143]

@@compspud unfortunately we are both working class so we must be wrong lol

[@BLX187]

Is the recent pedestrian collision the first time an seg convoy has caused a death?

[@Cous1nJack]

00:00 Expecting whistles. 00:17 not disappointed

[@diggernator]

Great video, excellently presented

[@tf3501]

did you make this or is this a re-upload?

[@DocHoll72]

I made this myself. I have also uploaded in HD.

[@tf3501]

@@DocHoll72 it's very good - i enjoyed it

[@davidrix804]

This makes me proud to be british and especially an english man through and through and not of forieghn decent. Great work guys🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kierandegrada2573]

Professionalism at its highest.

[@billkingston4402]

Very good documentary

[@xraifreak]

Nice Honda Vfr 1200 :)

[@christianpatriot7439]

How do they tell the high profile prisoners apart from the government and Royals?

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

not so much how as why

[@afcgeo882]

They’re in prisoner transport vehicles and they know who they’re escorting.

[@grumpymedik]

oh thank you so much for this comment, it gave me a great laugh. I needed it. So so so true, I love it. HAHAHAHA

[@CL-vz6ch]

Much the same.

[@dougsmonsters4866]

Never knew that they use a whistle in cities is because no body pays much attention to sirens. Clever.

[@MrKkdkk]

Theyre not emergency responder, its an escort

[@dougsmonsters4866]

@@MrKkdkk chosen from the best police bike riders. Most if not all UK police bike rides are escort riders.

[@MrKkdkk]

@@dougsmonsters4866 ye what im saying is theyre like a traffic warden on a bike, not a SWAT team

[@johnwilkinson6228]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@NickC-Ohio]

Why did Diana have a backup hearse? Were they worried it would crash?

[@Indoor_Carrot]

Wish I could join the police. It's what I've always wanted since I was a kid, but I will never get the chance because of hearing loss I was born with. It's so depressing whenever I see police dive past. All I can think is "Why can't that be me?"

[@christopherjagger2165]

Send me your address and I'll send you a signed copy of the book.

[@jacklinden780]

Always wondered why their VFR-Ps had such low handlebar instead of the police model regular "high and wide" version, such as the one Tokyo cops use.

[@bonsaigardenwithmarksander968]

That was really interesting thank you. 😀

[@andyryan5856]

Always thought they were just part of the met transport unit,absolutely fascinating video, thank you

[@Robby334]

Great team doing a great job

[@mercomania]

Lovely array of BMW bikes.

[@danmack3173]

The Secret Service hate them, learn this one weird trick that makes the SEG thousands of times more efficient in performing their duties

[@SuperMattyb83]

Very interesting. Thanks

[@Dosedmonkey]

They should be using Triumpths still. Why do we not support our own national industry like the Germans and French do ?

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

aren't they all built in Thailand now?

[@hgv1883]

I own a bmw r1150rs it was one of the last 1150rs bikes supplied to the met police for the seg bmw stopped making them in 2004 the one I have is 2005 registration bike it still runs like clockwork 21 years old

[@afcgeo882]

Triumphs are simply unreliable.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

@@hgv1883 how many miles are on it now?

[@robertwoodliff2536]

@@Unfunny_Username_389.....thought it was only the twins.

[@funkynz1663]

awesome video thanks

[@pw3591]

Great video, but not sure the R80's were as big a hit as you say though, from what I know of them they were pig slow, and handled like shopping trolleys :-)

[@russthebiker]

Then you have never seen these lads ride the old R80 then, I owned have several of them and they handled Ok but following a class one rider I was surprised at how much quicker his identical bike was, and he was carrying loads of equipment

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@russthebiker Most police R80 were converted to R100, that made them a fair bit quicker.

[@martynhillier6500]

@@georgebarnes8163 That is total rubbish. Why would any Force buy an R80, then convert them into an R100 ? Think about it. Such a conversion would cost far more than buying an R100RT in the first place. UK police forces bought very few R100's. West Mercia bought a few & Leicestershire, but they were few & far between. The Met. decided early on that the R80 did all they needed in town traffic, until they in turn were replaced with the K75's.

[@martynhillier6500]

The R80's were a sweet handling police solo, by the standards of the day, & I never detected this poor handling that you allege existed.The later mono-suspension models were even nicer.

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@martynhillier6500 Most did and I did the conversions myself as the R80 was so slow mainly down to excessive weight, the useless brakes were also junked and replaced with superior units initially Italian stuff and later British brakes, Thankfully the land barges were retired quickly and replaced by real motorcycles. The conversions were cheap and easy given such a basic engine design. Biggest problem I had with the R80/100 was the oil consumption and poor starting if left on the sidestand.

[@p.istaker8862]

A.K.A The Worshipful Order Of The Hi-Vis Vest (zip up, not velcro)

[@Bazza.baz224]

Makes you proud to be British

[@faveadams85]

Princess Diana will forever be missed..😢😢😢

[@marcusp905]

I have seen these boy's in action,slick 👍

[@DocHoll72]

And girls.

[@sebby324]

@@DocHoll72 21st century lmao

[@steve00alt70]

Why are the police motorcyclists not wearing any airbag vests?

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Total respect

[@darrenhensby143]

thank you

[@billdemudd6697]

Do they hammer poc like the old spg did?

[@kinocchio]

Stormtrooper motorcycle

[@sensei121]

True professionalism…..very interesting.

[@chrishenniker5944]

Does the high value cargoes include A-Level or GCSE exam papers, as they’re of national importance?

[@motorrola4278]

Can you imagine finding 22 trustworthy and respected police officers these days.

[@CL-vz6ch]

Not the escorts i was looking for...

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Very good vid. An the seg are impressiv

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I wonder which motorcycle group are the best. British or Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe0lnuXjZqad8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofSiXp9jbefa80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uQoYevhr99pMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eoiJuHmZ1jjNU

[@jefriadera6644]

Their helmet look like Arai?

[@Biter1975]

Very interesting

[@zacmiller5333]

Please make more police videos

[@themoaningbible1731]

Didn't know they carried guns....

[@bordebomb6631]

Watch out for the ones who kidnap, rape and murder women. Evening all.

[@chrisowens3781]

Fantastic

[@terrystephens1102]

SEG is my first choice for escorts.

[@BLX187]

Good watch.

[@thetoiletinspector6878]

I think these "vips" would be much more safer if they just dressed like hobos and caught a public bus. Much lower profile.

[@s.wright6945]

I can just imagine the Queen doing that. 😂😂😂

[@NeirinCedric]

I feel like they were on the VFRs for a good decade no?

[@martynhillier6500]

About 4 years

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Metro state London unit 😂 dewitte approved 👍

[@henrymatthews931]

Ffs had to be a Jeremy Dewitte comment here🤣🤣