London Labour defends police chief
News Article 19 April 2005
The London Labour Party has hit back at claims the Capital's police chief should not enter political debate during the election campaign.
Met chief backs ID cards and terror laws
Press Review 18 April 2005
Britain's most senior police officer has been urged to maintain his political independence after he gave his backing to the introduction of identity cards and tighter anti-terrorism laws.
Met police chief backs ID cards
News Article 17 April 2005
Britain's most senior police chief has called for new laws to combat terrorist conspiracies and has backed the government's plan to introduce identity cards.
'Many' al-Qaeda trainees living in UK - Met chief
Press Review 4 March 2005
Britain faces a potential terrorist threat from "very many" Muslim men who returned to Britain after spending time in training camps in Afghanistan, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has warned.
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Met chief complains of political influence on police
Press Review 11 February 2005
The new Metropolitan Police commissioner has said the force is suffering from too many layers of democratic control.
New Met chief backs career breaks
Press Review 10 February 2005
The new Metropolitan Police commissioner wants his commanders to leave the police and work as senior managers in industry and commerce to improve their skills.
Terror attack attempt 'inevitable' says police chief
News Article 1 February 2005
The new Metropolitan police chief has said he wants to make London the safest city in the world but conceded that an attempted terror attack is "inevitable".
Knife culture needs tackling, Met chief warns
News Article 27 January 2005
Knife culture is becoming one of London's worst crime problems, outgoing police chief Sir John Stevens has warned.
Met slammed over treatment of black officers
Press Review 15 December 2004
The Metropolitan Police has been strongly criticised for discriminating against ethnic minority officers.
Morris details Met criticisms
News Article 14 December 2004
Former union leader Sir Bill Morris has published the findings of his 11-month inquiry into professional standards and employment matters in the Metropolitan Police.
Police chief backs drinks price floor
Press Review 30 November 2004
The man set to become Britain's top policeman is calling for a minimum price to be put on alcoholic drinks.
Labour favourite takes top police job
Press Review 29 October 2004
The man dubbed "Labour's favourite policeman" by some commentators has been appointed as the next commissioner of the Metropolitan force.
Blair becomes Met police chief
News Article 28 October 2004
The home secretary has announced that Sir Ian Blair will become the new Metropolitan Police commissioner next year.
Charles calls for royal security shake-up
Press Review 15 September 2004
The Times reports that Prince Charles is lobbying Cabinet ministers and the Metropolitan Police for the Army to take over royal security.
