The Secret Service, Washington's Metropolitan Police Department, Capitol Police and Park Police are shutting down major and minor roads alike around Capitol Hill, where the ceremony will take place.

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Representatives from 42 agencies including the Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, Washington's Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Park Police and the military will work at the MACC during the inauguration and share incoming information about any security issues.

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London's Metropolitan Police is investigating allegations that Terry racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during an English Premier League match last month.

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Cut to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located eight blocks away, just inside Central Park.

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The Metropolitan Police have set up a dedicated specialist team to police the Olympic Park and businesses to help thwart would-be criminals and back up on-site security and co-ordination activities.

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Park your Vuitton at Mercer Street's Le Germain or at the Soho Metropolitan --with its acclaimed restaurant, Senses --on Wellington.

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