The Metropolitan Police has been rocked by a series of recent scandals including the murder of Sarah Everard, the strip-search of Child Q, and officers caught exchanging highly offensive messages.
These failures have impacted trust and confidence in the police for many Londoners, while the force has been placed into a form of special measures by the Inspectorate.
Sir Mark Rowley took over as head of Scotland Yard last month. With several pressing issues in his in-tray, what is the number one priority for the new Commissioner?
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will meet tomorrow to question Sir Mark on his vision and plans for the force. The guests are:
- Sir Mark Rowley QPM, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
- Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 from 10am, in The Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Read the agenda papers.
- Susan Hall AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Police and Crime Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more information, please contact Emma Bowden in the Assembly Media Office on 07849 303897. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.