Q&A with Sir Andy Marsh

Andy joined the College of Policing as Chief Executive Officer in 2021 and is the longest serving Chief Constable in England and Wales. He has a breadth of experience to draw from as the leader of policing’s professional body. Positioning the College as a relevant, dynamic, and connected system leader he is driving policing improvement based on the evidence of what works, by delivering better standards and improving leadership.

Andy’s police career started in 1987 as a constable in Avon and Somerset Police. After operational and detective roles at various ranks, he went on to lead Hampshire and, latterly, Avon and Somerset, as Chief Constable. He oversaw large-scale transformation at Hampshire, leading the force to be recognised as one of the leading, and best value for money nationally. In Avon and Somerset, he led the internationally acclaimed approach to data by using advanced predictive analytics and visualisation to manage demand…