New Met Commissioner
Monday, 24 April, 2017
On April 10th the newly appointed Met Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick, formally took up her role leading London's police service.
Cressida Dick first joined the Met in 1983 and has already had a long and distinguished career as a senior police officer. She will be the first female Met Commissioner in the force's 188 year history and the most powerful police officer in the country.
Her appointment was announced on 22 February, following a comprehensive and robust selection and interview process involving the Home Secretary and the Mayor.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: "Cressida has already had a long and distinguished career, and brings enormous experience and expertise to lead the Met through some challenging times. I am very much looking forward to working with her to keep our capital safe and protected."
The Met Commissioner Designate, Cressida Dick said: "It is a great honour and privilege for me to be taking up this role."
Cressida Dick returns to the Met after a stint as a Director General at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
