Information about the 12 Basic Command Units

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.024494

I note you seek access to the following information:

It is my understanding that the MET has 12 Basic Command Units which also consists of Predatory Offender Units?
These 12 Units are:
Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth Bromley, Croydon, Sutton Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow Lambeth, Southwark Enfield, Haringey Hackney, Tower Hamlets Camden, Islington Barnet, Brent, Harrow Newham, Waltham Forest

What I would like to know is:
1. Is Commander Kevin Southworth still the METs Head of Public Protection?
2. If Commander Southworth is no longer the METs Head of Public Protection who is?
3. What are the names of each of Senior Officers who lead these units across London
4. Information on the chain of command within that unit overall lead, Senior leads, then their direct reports i.e .who reports to who in terms of management within these units
5. If possible what are the email address for each of these units?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - Is Commander Kevin Southworth still the METs Head of Public Protection?

Commander Southworth is the head of Public Protection.

Q2 - If Commander Southworth is no longer the METs Head of Public Protection who is?

N/A.

Q3 - What are the names of each of Senior Officers who lead these units across London

The senior lead is Commander Paul Brodgen.

Q4 - Information on the chain of command within that unit overall lead, Senior leads, then their direct reports i.e .who reports to who in terms of management within these units

Protection Superintendents

Central West BCU – Angela Craggs
Central South BCU – Clair Kelland
South West BCU – Andrew Wadey
South East – Richard McDonagh
South Area BCU – Fi Martin
North Area BCU – Seb Adjei Addoh
Central East BCU – Daniel Rutland
West Area BCU – Sharon Brookes
Central North BCU – Charmaine Laurencin
East Area BCU – Lewis Basford
North East BCU – Jimi Tele
North West BCU – Barry Loader

Please note that this is the current position, however transition is expected over time with the annual Superintendent moves which is part of workforce planning.

Q5 - If possible what are the email address for each of these units?

I have been advised that there is no central email address for this unit. Each BCU HQ would need to be contacted or alternatively the individual officers.