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Chief Constable of South Wales Police Matt Jukes joining Met as Assistant Commissioner

Following a selection process earlier this year and the retirement of Assistant Commissioner Mark Simmons this summer, Matt Jukes will be joining the Met as Assistant Commissioner.

Above: The Met's new Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes.
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Matt Jukes is currently Matt Jukes joining the Met as Assistant Commissioner

Following a selection process earlier this year and the retirement of Assistant Commissioner Mark Simmons this summer, Matt Jukes will be joining the Met as Assistant Commissioner.

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Matt Jukes is currently Chief Constable of South Wales Police, a position he has held since January 2018.

The Metropoitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said: “I am delighted that Matt will be joining the Met.

“Matt is a highly successful chief constable and has held a number of important national policing roles.

“I know Matt will make a great addition to the Met’s leadership team.”

Chief Constable Matt Jukes said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Metropolitan Police over many years, operationally and on several areas of national work.

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“I am therefore delighted, and it is a real privilege to join the Met as a member of the Commissioner’s leadership team. I look forward to working alongside colleagues to keep London safe.”

Matt Jukes is expected to take up his appointment in November.

Initially and for a limited period, he will provide leadership to the Met’s ambitious transformation portfolio following the planned retirement of the current Transformation Director, Peter Fox.

 

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