In conversation with Sir Andy Cooke QPM DL.

About this episode

Sir Andy Cooke reflects on his career and discusses the future of UK policing.

Sir Andy Cooke is due to retire from his role as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of HMICFRS, an organisation set up to inspect and advise police forces and Fire Services within the UK on their operational performance. As a former Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, he has more than enough operational experience throughout his career and has held every rank as Detective status. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at a leading University. Sir Andy is in reflective mood as we discuss UK policing, the recent government white paper on police reform, wellbeing within the police service and his plans for the future.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Thomas

Guest: Sir Andy Cooke

Topics covered

• policing
• government reform
• wellbeing
• law enforcement
• career reflection

Keywords

• policing
• HMICFRS
• Merseyside Police
• law
• police reform
• wellbeing
• Sir Andy Cooke

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HMICFRS, Merseyside Police, University

Places: UK

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