THE Met Police must learn from its “appalling mistakes”, the Home Secretary has warned its new commissioner.
Priti Patel told Sir Mark Rowley his force must aim for “transformation” and restore “trust and confidence”.
Priti Patel told Sir Mark Rowley the Met must learn from its past mistakes
The Home Secretary pointed to Sarah Everard’s murder and the strip searches of children as examples
Ms Patel pointed to Sarah Everard’s murder and the strip searches of children as examples of “raising serious questions” on standards and culture.
Sir Mark, 57, takes over from Dame Cressida Dick on September 12.
Ms Patel wrote in the letter: “It is absolutely vital that trust and confidence is restored.
“I expect the Metropolitan Police under your leadership to get the basics right and provide the first-class service expected of it.
“Leadership is central to delivering these changes and I support your ambition to ensure a strong top team that can deliver the extensive reform that is required.
“I also expect you, as commissioner, to promote better leadership and higher standards at every level throughout the force.”
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