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MPA appoints new Metropolitan Police commanders

12/08
14 March 2008

The Metropolitan Police Authority has appointed nine new commanders to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), equivalent to assistant chief constables in other forces.

They are: Craig Denholm (Surrey Police), Richard Morris (Surrey Police), Maxine de Brunner, Ali Dizaei, Simon O'Brien, Simon Pountain, Jerry Savill, Peter Spindler and Moir Stewart (all Metropolitan Police Service).

A panel of six MPA members interviewed the candidates. Paul Stephenson, the Deputy Commissioner, acted as police adviser, and Catherine Crawford, Chief Executive and Clerk to the Authority, also advised the
panel.

MPA Chair, Len Duvall, who led the promotion panel, said:

"The Metropolitan Police Authority congratulates the successful
candidates. All applicants were of a high calibre, and impressed the
panel with their strategic and tactical knowledge, and policing
experience. But we believe we have chosen the most skilled to join the
Met's strategic command and their new roles will be announced by the
Commissioner in due course.

We expect them to use their skills, expertise and professionalism to
deliver efficient and effective policing for the people of London."

Commenting on the promotions Deputy Commissioner Paul Stephenson said:

"The role of commander in the Met is a demanding one and requires
exceptional dedication and commitment. I expect the successful
candidates to reward the faith placed in them by the MPA by delivering
quality policing in London to that very high standard. I wish them the
best of luck".

Notes to Editors

The new commanders currently hold the following posts:

Maxine de Brunner - Serious Crime Directorate MPS
Craig Denholm - Surrey police service
Ali Dizaei - Borough Commander Hammersmith and Fulham MPS
Richard Morris - Surrey police service
Simon O'Brien - Borough Commander Tottenham
Simon Pountain - Serious Crime Directorate MPS
Jerry Savill - Borough Commander Tower Hamlets MPS
Peter Spindler - Directorate of Professional Services MPS
Moir Stewart - Stockwell review group MPS

The MPA members who sat on the interview panel were:

Len Duvall - MPA Chair
Reschard Auladin - MPA Deputy Chair
Rachel Whittaker
Richard Sumray
Elizabeth Howlett
Faith Boardman

Further media information

For further information, please contact the MPA press office