Andy Marsh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Andy Marsh QPM
Chief Constable Marsh in 2021
Chief Executive Officer of College of Policing
Incumbent
Assumed office September 2021
Preceded by	Mike Cunningham
Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police
In office February 2016 – 1 July 2021
Deputy	Sarah Crew
Preceded by	Gareth Morgan
Succeeded by	Sarah Crew
Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary
In office 2013–2016
Preceded by	Alex Marshall
Succeeded by	Olivia Pinkney
Personal details
Born	Andrew David Marsh 1966 (age 58–59) Liverpool, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom
Awards	Knight Bachelor (2024) Queen's Police Medal (2018)

Sir Andrew David Marsh, born in 1966, is a very important British police officer. He leads the College of Policing as its chief executive officer. He has been in this role since September 2021. The College of Policing helps train police officers and sets standards for policing in the UK.

Sir Andy Marsh's Life and Career

Sir Andy Marsh was born in 1966 in Liverpool, England. He started his career in policing in 1987.

Early Police Career

Marsh began as a new police officer in the Avon and Somerset area. He worked hard and moved up through the ranks. He became an Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) for Wiltshire Police. An ACC is a senior leader in a police force.

After that, he became an ACC again, but this time for Avon and Somerset Police. He then became the Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary. A Chief Constable is the top police officer in a specific area.

Leading Police Forces

From February 2016 to July 2021, Sir Andy was the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police. This means he was in charge of all policing in that region. He made sure the police force worked well and kept people safe.

In 2024, he was given a special honour. He was made a Knight Bachelor for his great work in policing. This means he can use the title "Sir" before his name.

Awards and Honours

Sir Andy Marsh has received several important awards for his long service and dedication to policing. These awards recognize his hard work and leadership.

Ribbon	Description	Notes
	Knight Bachelor	This is a special honour given by the King. It was awarded in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours.
	Queen's Police Medal (QPM)	This medal is given for especially good police work. He received it in the 2017 New Year Honours.
	Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal	This medal celebrated 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It was awarded in 2002.
	Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal	This medal celebrated 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It was awarded in 2012.
	Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal	This medal celebrated 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It was awarded in 2022.
	King Charles III Coronation Medal	This medal was given to mark the coronation of King Charles III. It was awarded in 2023.
	Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	This medal is for police officers who have served for a long time with good conduct.