Absolute bollocks ... you have a 2 year probationary period when entering the police, no matter were or who you are, you can't just leave a job and walk straight into a Dept Superintendent role, you may be on the advance promotion list, which allows one to climb the rankings quicker, but whomever told you this is pulling your p1sser. buddy. When promoted you have to go up the rankings chronologically.. I.e. Sgt, inspector, chief inspector, Superintendent.
The Met has always have lower standards of recruitment because of the sheer numbers they have, they have for years had more bad apples as a result. This isn't to say that other Forces have some but not in the same quantity. But for every crap or bent officer out there, there are hundreds if not thousands who do the role to their best abilities.
Makes me laugh the muppets on here who slate them but my god how quick are they to run to the police when the sh1t hits the fan.
As for those who criticise their local constabulary, you'll be surprised to learn that they ha e one of the most successful success rates when investigating major crimes, including murder.
Just have a think before you talk bullshit without knowing the facts.
Cresida Dick has paid the price for their poor recruitment, and her leadership will be remembered for the idiots and freaks that somehow managed to get into her Force, and rightly so. But don't tar all serving officers with the same brush, there are excellent male and female officers out there doing a fantastic job.