Appointed as the new head of Scotland Yard.

The new head of Scotland Yard appointed Paul Stephenson (Poul Stephenson), who in December 2008 served as head of department, tells BBC News.
The predecessor of Stevenson Ian Blair (Ian Blair) filed his resignation because of differences with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson (Boris Johnson), who expressed disbelief headed the Metropolitan Police. According to the BBC, before the appointment of Minister of the Interior, the United Kingdom Jackie Smith has consulted with Johnson.
Salary Stevenson, who has served in the British police for more than 30 years, will be 253 thousand pounds sterling. Contract signed with him for five years. It was Stevenson will provide security of Olympic Games 2012 in London, if the contract is the new head of Scotland Yard would not be terminated prematurely.
Metropolitan Police in London - the largest Police Service of Great Britain. It employs more than 30 thousand employees, annual budget office is 3,5 billion pounds sterling. In addition to the general functions of police Scotland Yard is also engaged in providing security and fighting terrorism.