Andy Hayman

 

Until early 2008 Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman was the most senior policeman in charge of the UK’s counter terrorism policy and operations. He worked directly to the Cabinet and Prime Minister. Whilst in post he controlled the police operations that foiled 15 terrorist attacks and led to the conviction of 50 perpetrators. Previously in his police career he’d been a Chief Constable and in charge of the Met’s anti-drugs and anti-corruption teams. In his years as a police officer he’d seen service in some of the most contentious and difficult areas of policing. Freed from the constraints of his uniform Andy is now establishing a portfolio of interests. He is exclusively commentating for ITV News and NBC on security and policing issues and is also a regular contributor to LBC Radio. His unique perspective on contemporary issues provides an interesting insight for the viewer. Complementary to the television work is a regular commentary slot writing exclusively for The Times newspaper. This offers a further opportunity to inform contemporary debates.

Andy's book The Terrorist Hunters was published by Bantam Press and originally released in August 2009. It was banned at the request of the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland. However it was re-released in October 2009 with no changes to the original text.
The book is the first definitive inside account of Britain’s handling of the terrorist threat over the past five years. It is an insider’s account of how the police and MI5 are tackling one of the biggest issues facing our society - from the events of July 7 2005 to how the threat needs to be handled in the future. Hayman co-wrote the book with eminent journalist Margaret Gilmore, who was the BBC’s Senior Home Affairs Correspondent.

Andy has presented a 3-part series for BBC Radio 4 entitled Police in Britain. It will be transmitting over a 3 week period in December 2009.