Metropolitan Police
Law EnforcementEngland, United Kingdom10001+ Employees
The Metropolitan Police Service is a major law enforcement organization based in London, with its headquarters at New Scotland Yard. It polices London’s 620 square miles and serves a population of about 8.9 million, while also carrying national responsibilities for specialist policing units and hosting the UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing HQ. The service employs a large workforce that includes officers, specialist support staff, and more than 2,500 volunteer police officers in the Metropolitan Special Constabulary, reflecting a broad range of policing roles from neighbourhoods to firearms. It traces its origins to 1829, when Sir Robert Peel founded the force with around 1,000 officers policing a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross. As one of the largest employers in London, the Met serves both local communities and national security needs through its extensive policing capabilities. It is based in London, England, and maintains official information online at met.police.uk.