Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley previously said 300 extra police officers were needed across London as he warned of a growing “pandemic” of antisemitism in the UK.
The new team of “initially 100 extra officers”, would involve “officers who are locally based, understand their communities, and have strong relationships with residents, schools, faith leaders and volunteers”.
The announcement follows a £25m government funding package for protective policing, of which £18m has been allocated to the Met.
The force said the money had already helped fund an additional 1,000 officer shifts per week, largely through overtime and redeployment.
Sir Mark said: “The creation of a new Community Protection Team of around 100 officers is an important step in strengthening our response to the sustained threats Jewish communities are facing.
“We are working with government and the mayor to ensure the approach we are building can be sustained over time, not just for Jewish communities, but as a model that can support other communities across London when facing elevated risk.”
He welcomed the funding but warned that longer-term investment would be needed to maintain the response.