News Release issued by
the COI News Distribution Service on 12 September 2011
Bernard Hogan-Howe will be the new Commissioner of the
Metropolitan Police Service, the Home Secretary announced today.
Her Majesty the Queen granted Royal Approval to the appointment
today after the current Deputy Commissioner was picked from a
field of candidates.
Final interviews for the country's most senior
police officer were conducted by the Home Secretary and the Mayor
of London on today. After meeting all four candidates, the Home
Secretary and Mayor of London were in agreement on the best candidate.
Home Secretary Theresa May said:
"I am delighted to announce Bernard Hogan-Howe as
the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
"As you would expect for such a prestigious
position, we had an exceptional field of candidates, but Bernard
Hogan-Howe impressed us all with his vision for the Metropolitan
Police, his commitment to cutting crime and the important work he
has done for the public.
"I made my recommendation following representations
from the Metropolitan Police Authority and discussions with the
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
"The government's reforms are transforming
the police in this country and Bernard Hogan-Howe has the skills
and experience needed to ensure the nation's biggest
force is at the forefront of this change.
"London is a great city and will next year host the
biggest sporting event in this nation's history. I am
confident he will lead the fight against crime with determination
and vigour."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The Home Secretary made her recommendation to Her Majesty the
Queen following an open competition for the selection of the new
Commissioner and having regard to the recommendations made to her
by the Metropolitan Police Authority and representations from the
Mayor of London.
2. Bernard Hogan-Howe joined South Yorkshire Police in 1979. He
was appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Merseyside Police in
1997 where he was responsible for community affairs and force area
operations. In 2001 he became Assistant Commissioner of the
Metropolitan Police with responsibility for human resources. He
served as the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police from 2004 to
2009 where his officers investigated the racist killing of Anthony
Walker and the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones. He was appointed
as Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary in 2009 with
responsibility for the areas of Counter Terrorism and Serious and
Organised Crime. He was temporarily seconded to the Metropolitan
Police taking on the responsibilities of Deputy Commissioner in
July 2011 following the departure of Sir Paul Stephenson. He was
awarded the Queens Police Medal for services to policing in 2003.
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