History of the Metropolitan Police

Time Line 1990 - 1999

1990	Riot in Trafalgar Square mirrors the 1887 riot in the same location.
1991	Sector Policing introduced, involving a team of officers with a continuing responsibility for the same small community area or sector.
1992	First 5 year Corporate Strategy published in February.
1993	Sir Peter Imbert retires, and is replaced as Commissioner by Sir Paul Condon. Operation Bumblebee introduced on the 1 June and has a considerable impact on burglary in the capital. The Charter is launched in September, defining the role of the Police and public expectation.
1994	Metropolitan Police Service key objectives established for the first time by the Government, plus key performance indicators.
1995	Metropolitan Police Committee formed on 1 April. Crime Report Information System (CRIS) introduced. It revolutionises the means of recording crimes.
1996	'The London Beat' published. The MPS launches its website. More information about our website is viewable here.
1997	Installation of N.A.F.I.S. the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System.
1998	The Metropolitan Police launch the Policing Diversity Strategy in response to the majority of issues raised into the Inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence. The aim is to provide better protection to ethnic communities from racial and violent crime and demonstrate fairness in every aspect of policing.
1999	The handling of the Greek Embassy siege demonstrates the professionalism of the Metropolitan Police Service.