Part 1

Police reform
CHAPTER 5

Police forces in areas with elected local policing bodies

The metropolitan police force

Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
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1
The Metropolitan Police force has one Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
2
The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis is to be appointed by Her Majesty by warrant under Her sign manual.
3
A person holds office as the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis at Her Majesty’s pleasure.
4
Before recommending to Her Majesty that She appoint a person as the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the Secretary of State must have regard to—
a
any recommendations made by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and
b
any representations made by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.
5
The appointment of the Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis is subject to regulations under section 50 of the Police Act 1996.