The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) exists to make sure that London’s police are accountable for the services they provide to people in the capital.

The MPA has 23 members who scrutinise and support the work of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, became chairman of the Authority on 1 October 2008.

The Authority has achieved real benefits for the people of London. There are now record numbers of Metropolitan Police Service officers and staff. Over 31,000 police officers, the highest number ever, now work to keep the capital safe, and London was first to introduce Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) - over 4,000 now provide extra public reassurance and tackle anti-social behaviour that affects our communities.
The MPA promotes equality and diversity within the police service and is working in partnership to ensure all those who live and work in the capital are treated fairly and with respect.

Latest additions to the website include:

• MPA Full Authority
  This meeting was held at 10.00am, 6 October 2008, Chamber, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA
• Have your say on policing in London
  The MPA is consulting on London's policing priorities for 2010/11 and are interested in your opinion.
• Stockwell Coroner's Inquest
• Local policing summaries
• Careers at MPA: Engagement and Partnership Officer - closing date 8 October 2008
• Community Confidence Research project
• Joint Annual report of the MPS and MPA 2007/08
• Policing London Plan 2008/11
• Joint Service Policing London Strategy and Plan 2007/10
  Includes the Policing Plan 2007/08
• DVD - 'Go Wisely - everything you need to know about stop and search'
• MPS Asset Management Plans
• Police Officer, staff and PCSO numbers
• Gender Equality Scheme
• Counter-Terrorism: The London debate

Popular areas on this website include:

• About the MPA
• Accounts
• Careers at MPA
• Committees
• Current press releases
• Freedom of Information
• Reports