Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he is “profoundly grateful personally and professionally” in response to Dame Owen’s retirement.
Noting the improvements made during her time as Deputy Commissioner, Dame Lynne that she is proud of the progress made during her tenure.
In June 2022, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted concerns in the capital’s Police force and placed it in their enhanced monitoring process called ‘Engage’.
Under hers and Sir Mark’s leadership, there has been a 9% increase in the time answering 999 calls from 77.6% in the 2023 calendar year to 86.2% between New Years Day 2024 and 31st December 2024.
8000 officers have also been trained in identifying child exploitation with a new Children’s Strategy and an increase of officers in child exploitation teams.
Dame Lynne’s career began in the Met in 1989 as a constable in Catford before taking in an array of high-profile roles, including as the first female Chief Constable of Surrey Police and Director General of the National Crime Agency.
She retired from the NCA in 2021 for health reasons before returning to the Met in 2022 as Deputy Commissioner.
She leaves the role in May, with the process to appoint her successor to be discussed by the Commissioner, Home Secretary and Mayor of London.
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Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says he is “profoundly grateful personally and professionally” in response to Dame Owen’s retirement.
Noting the improvements made during her time as Deputy Commissioner, Dame Lynne that she is proud of the progress made during her tenure.
In June 2022, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted concerns in the capital’s Police force and placed it in their enhanced monitoring process called ‘Engage’.
Under hers and Sir Mark’s leadership, there has been a 9% increase in the time answering 999 calls from 77.6% in the 2023 calendar year to 86.2% between New Years Day 2024 and 31st December 2024.
8000 officers have also been trained in identifying child exploitation with a new Children’s Strategy and an increase of officers in child exploitation teams.
Dame Lynne’s career began in the Met in 1989 as a constable in Catford before taking in an array of high-profile roles, including as the first female Chief Constable of Surrey Police and Director General of the National Crime Agency.
She retired from the NCA in 2021 for health reasons before returning to the Met in 2022 as Deputy Commissioner.
She leaves the role in May, with the process to appoint her successor to be discussed by the Commissioner, Home Secretary and Mayor of London.
