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Pete O’Doherty is set to be the new Commissioner of the City of London Police following a meeting of the Court of Common Council at Guildhall. The appointment, which is subject to Royal Assent, will see Pete lead the City of London Police as the 17th Police Commissioner.
The force is unique in policing, because of its dual role as the local service for the Square Mile, whilst leading the UK policing response to economic, cyber and business crime.
It plays a key role in anti-terrorism and community policing for the City, tackling fraud, cyber and economic crime nationally, in collaboration with other police forces, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, the private sector and government departments.
”I am incredibly proud to be appointed as Commissioner of a police force with such an important remit to protect our thriving City, and to lead the national policing response to fraud and cyber crime.
“We have much to progress, including a new three-year Policing Plan and our five-year National Policing Strategy for Fraud, Economic and Cyber Crime, which includes the phased introduction of a new service to replace Action Fraud. We will continue our work with the City of London Police Authority, government and industry to deliver all of our services to protect, pursue and improve outcomes for victims of crime.”
Commissioner Designate of the City of London Police, Pete O’Doherty.
Pete O’Doherty has served as Temporary Commissioner of the City Police since October 2023, leading the force in the absence of previous Commissioner, Angela McLaren, who retired from her post on medical grounds in June.
He started his policing career in the City of London and was previously Assistant Chief Constable at Thames Valley Police where he was the Southeast Regional Lead for Counter Terrorism, and Serious and Organised Crime. Pete returned to the City and was promoted to Assistant Commissioner for economic, fraud and cybercrime in January 2022.
“Pete has been dedicated to delivering a service that achieves the very highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion. He is determined to ensure that the City of London is the safest business district in the world, and to realise the ambition for the City of London Police to be one of the most inclusive and trusted police services in the country.
“In welcoming Pete O’Doherty into his new position, my colleagues and I must also pay tribute to Angela McLaren for her outstanding and dedicated work as City of London Police Commissioner, before her retirement from policing in June this year.”
Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Police Authority Board, Tijs Broeke.
For related reading, check out our previous article as Editor, Catherine Levin spoke to the Commissioner about why trust and confidence underpins the police’s role in both preventing and responding to cyber-attacks to keep the public safe.
Pete O’Doherty also joined us at The Emergency Services Show 2024 where he discussed how to take a proactive, collaborative approach to cyber defence, ensuring that every police officer and staff member is equipped to tackle cyber threats head-on.
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