Police Committee responds to Met’s ‘New Met for London Plan’
Following the publication of the Metropolitan Police Service’s ‘New Met for London Plan’, Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, said:
“The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee welcomes the ‘New Met for London Plan’.
“The plan shows that the Commissioner understands the scale of the culture shift needed, his commitment to repair the relationship with Londoners and also shows people how the Met is responding to the serious organisational issues raised by Baroness Casey.
“The Committee is pleased the plan reflects the feedback we put to the Commissioner in response to the draft Turnaround Plan, specifically around recruitment, collaboration with partners, strengthening neighbourhood resources and providing a better service to victims.
“We should not underestimate the major changes needed for the Met Police to regain the trust and confidence of Londoners, and we will continue to engage with the Met as it implements the plan and with MOPAC on how it is supporting and holding the Commissioner to account for delivery of this new plan for London.
“The Committee will question the Met Police on the plan on Wednesday, as part of our investigation into local policing in London.”
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Notes to editors
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