Dame Lynne Owens announced as Deputy Commissioner of the Met

Dame Lynne Owens has been announced as Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. She has been serving has interim Deputy Commissioner since September.

The appointment has been confirmed by His Majesty the King following a recommendation by the Home Secretary and support from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “The breadth of skills and experience that Dame Lynne Owens brings to the role of Deputy Commissioner are unrivalled.

“Not only is she known for her leadership in community policing as Chief Constable of Surrey Police, she has also led the UK’s fight against the most complex serious and organised crime as Director General of the National Crime Agency.

“I am grateful that she stepped forward to work with me on leading the Met towards reform at this most difficult time.

“She is an exceptional leader and I am excited to continue working closely with her as we deliver for London.”

Dame Lynne has been working in policing and national security for more than 32 years.

She said: “I am pleased to return to policing to support Sir Mark, the wider leadership team and the hardworking officers, staff and volunteers of the Met in protecting and serving all of London's communities.

“Our mission is clear and will continue to evolve as we listen to all. Now is the time to focus on delivering it. We should rightly be judged by our actions not our words.”

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