Matt Jukes has been formally appointed as the Metropolitan Police’s new Deputy Commissioner, taking on one of the most senior policing roles in the UK.
Jukes’ 30-year policing career has straddled local and specialist roles, with a strong focus on counter-terrorism, public safety, and intelligence. He has also led operations related to espionage, foreign interference and war crimes, particularly in response to the Ukraine conflict and unrest in the Middle East.
He is a Queen’s Police Medal recipient and a patron of the Police Roll of Honour Trust.