In this case, I think that both customer and owner play a part in protecting this a/c.
The police look pretty stupid if they can't protect one of their 'assets' from criminals and, besides the fact that they are the police, they have a responsibility to look after something that they have leased. Bond will want to protect their £ 3m+ property. Also, don't forget (or in case you didn't know) that the pilot is a Bond employee and the crew are policemen.
I would imagine that they are working together to find a solution.....