The Metropolitan Police have been removed from special measures after more than two years.
The force was placed under enhanced monitoring by its watchdog in June 2022 after the death of Sarah Everard, who was murdered by serving Met police officer Wayne Couzens.
The Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the Met had made improvements in a number of areas, including how quickly they answer calls, investigating missing children and professional standards.
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said, “The progress we have made over the last two-and-a-half years would not have been possible without the unwavering passion, sense of duty, courage and hard work of our officers and staff in the face of some incredibly challenging circumstances.
“Their achievement is all the more extraordinary in a budget constrained, shrinking Met which is facing increased demand.”
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan welcomed HMICFRS’s decision, but warned, “There’s still more to do, and as mayor, I’ll continue to work with the commissioner to ensure we drive through the further improvements needed as we build a safer London for everyone.”
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said, “Today marks an important and welcome step in the Metropolitan Police’s improvement plan to increase standards and rebuild confidence.”
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The Metropolitan Police have been removed from special measures after more than two years.
The force was placed under enhanced monitoring by its watchdog in June 2022 after the death of Sarah Everard, who was murdered by serving Met police officer Wayne Couzens.
The Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the Met had made improvements in a number of areas, including how quickly they answer calls, investigating missing children and professional standards.
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said, “The progress we have made over the last two-and-a-half years would not have been possible without the unwavering passion, sense of duty, courage and hard work of our officers and staff in the face of some incredibly challenging circumstances.
“Their achievement is all the more extraordinary in a budget constrained, shrinking Met which is facing increased demand.”
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan welcomed HMICFRS’s decision, but warned, “There’s still more to do, and as mayor, I’ll continue to work with the commissioner to ensure we drive through the further improvements needed as we build a safer London for everyone.”
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said, “Today marks an important and welcome step in the Metropolitan Police’s improvement plan to increase standards and rebuild confidence.”
