Met assistant commissioners appointed

The Metropolitan Police has appointed two new assistant commissioners.

Matt Twist, who has been serving as temporary assistant commissioner, has been appointed permanently.

He is joined by Pippa Mills who previously served in the Met and is currently Chief Constable of West Mercia Police.

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said:“I’m delighted to confirm these two well-deserved and critical appointments within our senior team. Since stepping into his temporary position Matt has provided fantastic leadership and brought energy, vision and commitment to helping us reform the Met to be a service London can be proud of.

“His breadth of experience across policing and his understanding of London and its communities are pivotal in helping deliver a more efficient, intelligent and effective police service.

“Matt will work closely alongside Pippa who will re-join the Met in the coming months. I am thrilled to be welcoming her back to the force. She brings invaluable experience, particularly from her time as a Chief Constable, she truly understands the importance of putting communities at the centre of policing and will play a pivotal role in helping us deliver a radically new Met for London.”

Chief Constable Mills said: “It is an honour to return to serving the people of London. I look forward to working with the Commissioner and colleagues across the Met to deliver the high-quality police service that communities want and deserve.”

Assistant Commissioner Twist said: “I am thrilled to have been permanently appointed into this challenging and immensely rewarding role. I am looking to the future of the Met and policing of London with optimism, as we continue to deliver a better service for the public and develop smarter, more efficient ways of tackling the most dangerous and harmful offenders, ensuring less crime and that we earn the trust of our communities.”

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