Metropolitan Police

24 May 2023 14:09

11,000 officer shifts lost to policing Just Stop Oil protests in first four weeks of slow march campaign

Figures released following a month of sustained protests by Just Stop Oil show that officers have been extracted from other policing priorities for the equivalent of almost 11,000 shifts in an operation that has so far cost more than £3.5m.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan

3 May 2023 13:25

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort

As the world watches history in the making, we are proud to support the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

22 April 2023 07:00

Statement on the 30th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence

Stephen Lawrence was murdered in Eltham on 22 April 1993. He was 18 years old. The Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has released a statement on the 30th anniversary of his death

6 April 2023 00:01

Met provides first update on strongest doubling down on standards for 50 years

The Commissioner has commended the honest majority of officers and staff who have joined the battle to restore trust and confidence in the Met as the focus on delivering higher standards continues

21 March 2023 00:05

Met calls for report into culture and standards to be catalyst for police reform

Baroness Casey was asked to examine the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the Met and to make recommendations on the actions required.

[Detective Constable Zoe Di Carlo from the Directorate of Professional Standards]

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.

17 October 2022 00:01

Commissioner's response to interim report by Baroness Louise Casey

Sir Mark Rowley pledged to set a new direction today after an independent review found our misconduct system is failing Londoners and police.

[Sir Mark Rowley addressing the Exceptional Policing conference]

12 October 2022 18:25

Commissioner outlines the Met’s plans for evidence-based policing

The Commissioner has set out how data, research and evidence will be the cornerstone of a modern approach to policing at the Met so that police officers are better able to tackle crime, keep people safe and build more trust.
Speaking at the international policing conference, ‘Exceptional Policing’ today, Sir Mark Rowley, outlined plans, which include:
using data to rebuild trust with commun

Stock image [Credit: National Police Air Service]

8 October 2022 08:00

Black businesses being helped by the Met

Diverse companies are being specifically targeted as potential new suppliers and grass-roots organisations targeting those in need are getting big cash injections as part of the range of initiatives.

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

13 June 2022 06:00

Statement from Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy five years on from the Grenfell Tower fire

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