Scotland Yard appoints new counter terrorism commander

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Scotland Yard appoints new counter terrorism commander

Officer switches safeguarding role of vulnerable adults and children to protecting nation.

Commander Richard Smith: New role

Date - 27th August 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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A senior officer is switching his safeguarding portfolio of vulnerable adults and children – to protecting the nation from terrorism. Commander Richard Smith has been appointed the new head of the Met Police’s Counter Terrorism...

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