Andy Marsh
British police officer
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Sir Andrew David Marsh (born 1966) is a British former police officer. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the College of Policing from 2021 to 2026, and has been His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services since October 2026.[2]
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Sir Andy Marsh | |
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Marsh in 2021 | |
| His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Skeer (acting) |
| Chief Executive Officer of College of Policing | |
| In office September 2021 – September 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Cunningham |
| Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police | |
| In office February 2016 – 1 July 2021[1] | |
| 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 20 March 1966 Liverpool, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Awards | Knight Bachelor (2024) Queen's Police Medal (2018) |
Biography
Marsh was born on 20 March 1966 in Liverpool, England.[3]
His policing career commenced as a recruit at Avon and Somerset in 1987.[4] He later became assistant chief constable (ACC) for Wiltshire Police, then ACC for Avon and Somerset, then chief constable of Hampshire Constabulary.[4] From February 2016 to July 2021, he was chief constable of Avon and Somerset Police.[5]
Marsh was chief executive of the College of Policing from September 2021 until September 2026.[6] He was knighted in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours "for services to policing".[7]
On 7 July 2026, it was announced that Marsh was the British Government's preferred candidate for His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).[8] He formally took up office as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services in October 2026.[9]
Honours
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| Ribbon | Description | Notes |
| Knight Bachelor | |
| Queen's Police Medal (QPM) | |
| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal[citation needed] |
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| King Charles III Coronation Medal[citation needed] |
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| Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | |