Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 22 November 2022.
How many people roles exist with the Met’s Vetting Unit and how many vacancies/unfilled roles are there?
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Reference and Vetting Unit has a design target of 470 police staff.
There are currently 425 staff in post with 45 vacancies. There has been a phased increase in staff since the summer and the unit is expected to reach full strength in January 2023.