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13 September 2023 15:40

“We looked for an escaped prisoner and found partnership with the public”

Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, in charge of policing for south-west London, reflects on the pivotal role local people and police played in the search for Daniel Khalife.

30 November 2022 09:00

DC Zoe Di Carlo discusses the role of the Met's specialist Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences investigation unit

DC Zoe Di Carlo works in the specialist Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences investigation unit, a hand-picked team of expert detectives who were brought into the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) to use their skills to root our corrupt officers and staff.

31 October 2022 15:21

Former Met officer Dr Victor Olisa reflects on 35 years in policing

Dr Olisa worked as the borough commander in Bexley and Haringey and was also head of the former Diversity Directorate.

22 June 2022 07:00

Blog from Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes to mark Pride month

To mark Pride Month 2022, Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes (Specialist Operations) reflects on the changes he has seen over three decades in policing.
When I think back to nearly 30 years ago, I recall starting work in the east end of Sheffield, where LGBT+ pubs and clubs were hidden in industrial side streets. It was hardly a picture of inclusion and from outside, there was little to suggest