Ian Blair, who died at age 72, was the Metropolitan police commissioner during a time of intense terrorism in London. He was notably the first commissioner in over 100 years to be dismissed by a mayor, Boris Johnson, in 2008. His leadership was significantly marred by the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, which he handled poorly, failing to acknowledge the police's grave mistake. Despite attempts to reform the Metropolitan police for London's diverse communities, his public relations failures alienated both the media and many officers he commanded.
Ian Blair, as the Metropolitan police commissioner, faced unprecedented terrorism that tested his leadership during extremely challenging times. His handling of the de Menezes shooting presented significant issues.
Blair's inability to acknowledge mistakes and manage public relations critically harmed his reputation and relationship with both the media and police officers.
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