Attending a medical episode, rescuing wildlife, and taking part in Remembrance Day events - police in Bracknell have given residents a peak behind the scenes of their work during a busy week of patrols. 

Police have been out patrolling around Twyford, Woodley, Winnersh, Lower Earley, and Wokingham. 

This included attending a medical emergency near Windsor.

Posting on social media, an officer said patrolling officers came 'across a member of public experiencing a medical episode at the roadside'.

They added: "Taking lead of the situation, members of passing public were instructed to assist as first aid and welfare checks were completed.

"Thank you to all who helped while we waited for the ambulance to arrive and the individual receive the attention needed."

Officers also shared their 'highlights', including rescuing local wildlife. 

An officer said: "PCSO Brown rescued a bird from oncoming traffic on Rushey Way. Safely perched in a tree for shelter, height and out of harm's way."

Officers also took part in wreath laying ceremonies across the area for Remembrance Day, attending a Beavers group in Charvil, and carrying out knife-sweeps in parks and woodland across the area. 

An officer said: "Monday 11th saw the start of a weeklong operation named Op Sceptre.

"This is a concentrated focus on removing knife-crime and its consequences from our society.

"TVP officers from all over the Force are working towards this common goal each conducting their own actions within their areas.

"Headed by PC Smith of the Wokingham South NHPT, Wokingham North NHPT began the week of operations carrying out knife sweeps in local parks and woodland.

"Stay tuned for further updates of actions and progress as the week moves on."

A YouGov poll carried out last year with 3,932 adults across the UK found that 56 percent never see police foot patrols in their neighbourhood.

A total of 34 percent said they don't see patrols very often - while just two percent said they see them very often.