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| Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe is to retire after five years as the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, the force has announced. | Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe is to retire after five years as the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, the force has announced. |
| Sir Bernard, who was appointed to the role in September 2011, will remain in post until February to allow for his successor to be appointed. | |
| During his time in charge, he oversaw policing of the London riots and the Olympic Games. | |
| Sir Bernard said it had been a "great privilege" to serve as commissioner. | |
| "I have loved my time in the role and I have loved being a police officer," he said. | |
| "It's the most rewarding of jobs to protect good people and lock up the bad guys." | |
| According to the Met, crime has fallen by around 18% during the time Sir Bernard has been in post. | |
| However, he has also faced controversy including questions about the Met's handling of inquiries into historical abuse allegations. | |
| A 16-month investigation was launched after claims that boys were sexually abused by public figures more than 30 years ago, but it closed in March without a single arrest. | |
| Home Secretary Amber Rudd called Sir Bernard a "determined crimefighter and an inspirational senior officer". |