Met Police Snags New Deputy Commissioner
Matt Jukes has officially landed the Metropolitan Police’s Deputy Commissioner role, one of the UK’s top policing jobs. He’s been acting in the post since Dame Lynne Owens retired earlier this month. Now it’s set in stone—he officially takes charge on Monday, 26 May 2025.
“Honoured to Serve London”
On his appointment, Jukes said:
“I am honoured to be appointed as Deputy Commissioner. I’ve had the privilege of serving communities across the UK throughout my career, including here in 1 since 2020.”
He saluted the hard work of Met officers and staff, pointing to leaps in public trust while admitting, “we have much more still to do.”
Big Names Back Jukes
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley praised Jukes as “an exceptional 123 back in 1995. After climbing ranks from constable to borough commander, he became Chief Constable of South Wales Police before joining the Met in 2020.
His high-profile role as Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing put him front and centre on major cases like the murder of MP Sir David Amess. He also managed security for historic occasions like HM The Queen’s funeral and HM The King’s coronation.
Spanning 30 years, Jukes’ career blends local beat work with specialist fields—counter-terrorism, public safety, and intelligence. He’s led operations targeting espionage, foreign interference, and war crimes, notably linked to the Ukraine conflict and unrest in the Middle East.
Jukes holds a Queen’s Police Medal and is a patron of the Police Roll of Honour Trust.
