Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Career Coaching
- Executive Coaching
- Governance
- Investigations
- Leadership Coaching
- Member Development
- Organisational Development
Andy is a versatile, resilient and transformative senior leader with expertise in public protection, counter terrorism, serious organised crime, anti-corruption, covert operations and professional standards. He brings strategic leadership, investigative judgement and organisational improvement skills to complex, sensitive and high-risk environments. Retiring as a Detective Chief Superintendent, Andy is known for his pursuit of fairness and justice, his ability to bring out the best in teams, and his reputation for owning and resolving complex issues. He builds high-performing teams through structured learning, clear expectations and consistent development, using lessons learned to drive improvement and change. With strong problem solving, decision making and risk management skills, Andy has deep knowledge of the criminal justice system and the current threat landscape, informing his critical thinking and leadership style. An upbeat, self-effacing and influential communicator, he builds trusted relationships up to government level. Andy now applies this experience through independent consultancy, investigation, training and organisational improvement work.
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
Public protection and safeguarding
Professional Standards and integrity
Covert operations and specialist tactics
Risk management and critical incident leadership
Compliance, whistleblowing and organisational ethics
Sensitive and complex Investigations
Governance failures and assurance reviews
Coaching and mentoring
Professional Qualifications
• Public Protection Senior Leaders Programme (2024)
• Public Order Public Safety – Gold Commander (2023)
• Strategic Firearms Command – Gold Commander Firearms (2022)
• Multi-Agency Gold Command – Multi-Agency Gold Commander (2022)
• Coaching and Mentoring (2020)
• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) Authorising Officer (2018)
• Senior Investigating Officer Programme (SIO) (2015)
• Covert Operations Investigation Manager (2013)
• PIP 2 Accredited Detective (2012)
Testimonials/Case Studies
“Few will know the integrity Andy showed. He is a very special leader and person, and it was a pleasure to serve with him through both the good times and the most difficult moments.” Retired Chief Constable, Essex Police.
“Andy’s coaching came at exactly the right time in my career. He equipped me with the confidence, resilience and practical tools to overcome challenges, see situations from a different perspective and grow into a stronger, more effective leader. The impact has been lasting, and I continue to benefit from what I learned.” Senior Police Staff Member City of London Police.
“Andy Waldie is commended for his professionalism, sound judgement and discretion in managing a highly sensitive confidential conduct matter from disclosure through to outcome. He maintained the integrity of Essex Police and the trust of both the organisation and the public, while being fair and supportive to everyone involved.” Essex Police Chief Constable’s Commendation.
Notable Achievements/Value Added
• Certificate of Service in recognition of outstanding service to Counter Terrorism Policing (2022).
• Chief Constable’s Commendation as Senior Investigating Officer into two investigations against organised crime groups who were committing child sexual exploitation, resulting in significant prison sentences (2020).
• Chief Constable’s Commendation for professionalism, sound judgement and discretion in dealing with a highly sensitive confidential conduct issue (2019).
• Earlier Chief Constable’s Commendations for exceptional proactive policing, exemplary conduct and attempting to save the life of a colleague.
Relevant Sector Knowledge
Extensive experience working alongside Children’s and Adult’s Social Care as Head of Public Protection for Essex Police leading and chairing multi agency safeguarding responses and strategic partnership activity. Significant cross sector collaboration with Local Government Resilience as Gold Commander during major incidents, critical events and multi-agency emergency responses.
Designing and embedding structured learning, assurance frameworks and improvement plans that strengthen culture, accountability and performance.
Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop offers
Trained and accredited by the College of Policing as a leadership coach. Active supporter of coaching/mentoring schemes for under represented groups.
LGR Experience & Expertise:
Deputy Chair Child Safeguarding Board Southend On Sea City Council
Senior police representative on multiple child and adult safeguarding boards for the three Essex based local authorities. Provided Independent Investigation for Southend City Council as part of Integriguard Consultancy
Working with various Councils (Essex) in response to major incidents.
Availability
Long term