Metropolitan Police Authority

The MPA scrutinises and supports the work of the Metropolitan Police Service.

The establishment of the MPA in 2000 marked a fundamental change in the policing of London and ensures policing is democratically accountable.

The MPA has 23 members, 12 from the London Assembly, including Mayor Boris Johnson who is Chair of the Authority, and 11 independent members, one appointed directly by the Home Secretary and the others through an open recruitment campaign.

The MPA secretariat, led by the senior management team, supports the work of the committees and members.

The MPA holds the Commissioner rigorously to account and ensures an effective and efficient police service.

The MPA has a strategic role and is not responsible for the day-to-day delivery of policing – this is down to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. The MPA works closely with the MPS and its partners, including London’s 32 borough councils, crime and disorder reduction partnerships and other agencies in the criminal justice system.

The MPA sets and monitors the annual police budget, currently £3.6 billion.

Approximately 78% is provided by central government, while the rest comes from council tax raise in London by the Mayor.

For more information please visit the MPA website

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