Operation Galileo Relaunched: United Front Against Hare Coursing

Dear Resident,

We have joined forces with Essex Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary and NPAS to re-launch Operation Galileo — a joint initiative to tackle hare coursing and rural crime.

This is more than a relaunch. It’s a clear message: we will not tolerate hare coursing or the criminality that comes with it. Borders do not protect offenders, and they do not restrict our ability to work together.

The operation includes:

We’re standing shoulder to shoulder to protect our rural communities and wildlife. If you’re involved in rural policing or community engagement, please share this message and help reinforce our zero-tolerance stance.

You can read more on our website.

Kind Regards,

Sergeant Tom Nuttall

Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT)