article_snippet: The latest intake of Metropolitan Police officers today passed out in front of Boris Johnson and Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe.
article_snippet: Some 219 new police officers joined the ranks of the Metropolitan Police after today's Passing Out Parade .
article_snippet: By taking tough decisions on the budget, we've been able to recruit additional officers and put more of additional officers out on the streets, driving down crime and keeping Londoners safe. '
article_snippet: There's more to be done but with more officers from every community in the capital, using the best technology we can provide, I believe we are well on the way to creating the force we need to tackle 21st century crime and protect London for years to come.'
article_snippet: the new recruits have boosted the strength of the Met to almost 32,000 despite significant budget pressure .
article_snippet: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said: 'Today we're celebrating reacting the target we set of 32,000 officers, the most we've had since the Olympics. '
article_snippet: Other forces have had to cut Other forces numbers, but the Met the Met has worked hard to find savings and protect the frontline. '
highlights_snippet: More than 200 officers joined the ranks of the Met Police today .
  