Responding to the news that Sir Mark Rowley QPM has been appointed the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Susan Hall AM, Chairman of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, said:
“The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee would like to congratulate Sir Mark Rowley QPM on being appointed as the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
“We regularly questioned Sir Mark in his previous role as Assistant Commissioner and look forward to working with him again as we continue the important work of holding the force and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime to account.
"He is taking over at a difficult time. There is a crisis of confidence in the Met and it is vital that the new Commissioner gets to grips with addressing these issues as a matter of urgency.
“We trust that the recent decision by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary to place the force under Engage will support him in overseeing the culture change and delivering an improvement plan the Met needs.”
Notes to editors
- Susan Hall AM, Chairman of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, is available for interview.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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