Paul Stephenson (police officer)

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I have this afternoon informed the Palace, Home Secretary and the Mayor of my intention to resign as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. I have taken this decision as a consequence of the ongoing speculation and accusations relating to the Met's links with News International at a senior level and in particular in relation to Mr Neil Wallis who as you know was arrested in connection with Operation Weeting last week.

Honours

Stephenson was awarded the Queen's Police Medal for services to policing in the 2000 New Year Honours, [8] [16] followed in 2007 by an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. [17] He was knighted in the Queen's 2008 Birthday Honours. [18]

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Sir Paul Stephenson
QPM
Sir Paul Stephenson and Theresa May.jpg
Stephenson pictured in South London, May 2010
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
In office
28 January 2009 18 July 2011
Police appointments
Preceded by Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
2009–2011
Acting: 2008–2009
Succeeded by
Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
2005–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Chief Constable of Lancashire
20022005
Succeeded by
Steve Finnigan