Part 1Police reform
CHAPTER 5Police forces in areas with elected local policing bodies
The metropolitan police force
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(1)
The metropolitan police force must have one or more Commanders.
(2)
The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis must consult the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime before appointing a person as a Commander.
(3)
The appointment of a person as a Commander is subject to regulations under section 50 of the Police Act 1996.