Metropolitan Police

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Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is one of three forces within Urban London, alongside the City of London Police and the British Transport Police. Its mission is to protect the public, prevent and detect crime, and uphold the law. Led by Commissioner James Williams, the MPS provides a wide range of services, including crime prevention, counterterrorism, and emergency response. With a dedicated workforce, the MPS works closely with local communities to ensure the safety and security of London.

Senior management team

The Metropolitan Police Service is led by Commissioner James Williams and a team of senior officers responsible for the strategic direction of the Met and public safety across Urban London.

James Williams

Commissioner

Whole Service Oversight

Joe Ashworth

Deputy Commissioner

Whole Service Oversight

Harry West

Assistant Commissioner

Whole Service Oversight

Dominic Johnson

Assistant Commissioner

Whole Service Oversight

Freddie Cedar

Commander

Frontline Policing / Learning & Development

Joshua Sinclair

Commander

Met Operations / Specialist Operations

Naz Whiskers

Gold Staff Officer

Head of Staff Operations & Administration