Following the publication of the Metropolitan Police Service’s
‘New Met for London Plan’, 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.”
The Mayor of London, , said: “As Mayor, I’ve
been determined to shine a spotlight on the true extent of the
performance and cultural problems within the Met. This pressure
has resulted in a new Commissioner, Baroness Casey’s review and
now this new plan from the new Commissioner to address the
deep-rooted issues that have been exposed.
“We’ve already ensured progress is underway with a new leadership
team at the Met committed to change. This new plan is an
important step on the road to reform - putting the Met on a path
of far-reaching systematic and cultural reform, which will mean
police officers unfit to serve always being dealt with robustly,
stricter checks to become a police officer, greater support for
victims of crime and a real focus on neighbourhood policing. I’m
determined to ensure the Met rebuilds trust with Londoners and
takes a new and encouraging community-first approach, where
police officers listen, understand and respond to the needs and
concerns of London’s communities, particularly those who have
been let down for far too long.
“Londoners will rightly judge this plan on actions not words, and
I will be unflinching in holding the Met and the Commissioner to
account and supporting him to deliver. The Met has many
committed, professional police officers and staff who want to be
part of this change. I see police reform as a critical part of my
mayoralty and I will not be satisfied until Londoners have the
police service they deserve – one that is trusted, representative
of London and delivers the highest possible service to every
community in our city as we continue to build a safer London for
everyone.”
