Andy was a UK Senior Police Officer until 2017, being the Head of Joint Operations and Strategic lead for Football Operations across two forces with the Strategic Policing responsibility for Public Order, Counter Terrorism Security Coordination and Emergency Planning.

Andy has significant experience in Strategic and Tactical Command, and the Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator role, including International Cricket and Football competitions; Americas Cup World Series 2015 and 2016; Americas Cup in Bermuda 2017; D-Day 65th and 70th Anniversary; Festivals; and Protected Royal and Ministerial visits.

Andy is a member of the Security Institute and qualified with a 1st class BA Honours Degree in Leadership and Management, Diploma Distinction in Security and Risk Management and a Leve l 6 Advanced Diploma in Counter Terrorism Risk Management. where now he is an assessor on this course with the University of Cumbria

Andy is one of four trainers for the UK Police responsible for delivering the UK “Counter Terrorism Security Coordination” course (CT SecCo) and has designed and delivered training programs throughout the UK and Internationally, including CT Awareness Training to Multi-Agency partners post Paris attacksas well as various Emergency Planning College and numerous other certifications.