The **Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)**, commonly called the **Met Police** or simply the **Met**, is the primary territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention within Greater London, excluding the City of London which is policed separately. Established in the 19th century, the Met is historically known as "Scotland Yard," referencing its original headquarters location. Today, it is headquartered at New Scotland Yard on the Victoria Embankment[1]. The Met's remit extends beyond conventional policing to specialised national roles including **counter-terrorism**, **protection of the monarch**, royal family, government officials, and high-profile figures across the UK. It also handles security for 164 foreign embassies, London’s major airports (Heathrow and London City), and oversees policing for thousands of public events and protests annually, reflecting London's status as a global city[1]. As the largest police force in the UK by officer numbers, the Met balances a relatively small geographic area—the Metropolitan Police District—with enormous complexity and high visibility operations. It operates under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, currently Sir Mark Rowley (since July 2022), who is directly accountable to the Mayor of London through the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), and also to the Home Office at the national level[1][2]. Organisationally, the Met is divided into five main directorates, each led by an Assistant Commissioner, covering Frontline Policing, Met Operations, Specialist Operations, and Professionalism, supported by civilian-led departments for digital technology, communications, and finance, emphasizing its integration of business and technology in modern policing[2]. Key achievements include pioneering counter-terrorism strategies, managing high-profile security operations, and implementing advanced digital and data technologies to enhance crime detection and prevention. The current Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan (2025-2029) prioritizes reducing violence, building safer communities, reforming