Police appoint new counter terrorism assistant chief constable

ACC Andrew Gould, who has more than 27 years of police service in a variety of roles primarily specialising in organised crime and counter terrorism, took up the role officially last week.

He transferred from City of London Police and previously led the national cybercrime team in the city for the National Police Chief’s Council.

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He was responsible for the police response to cybercrime at the national, regional and local level, including overseeing the operational activity of regional and force cybercrime units and supporting the response to major national cyber incidents. 

The new assistant chief constable has also led on the development of effective police capability on the dark web and in cryptocurrency, and is a global cybercrime expert for Interpol.

Before this he led the Metropolitan Police’s cyber crime unit.

Prior to cyber crime, Mr Gould worked in the counter terrorism command in the Metropolitan Police, including as a CT Senior Investigating Officer (CT SIO) leading investigations and operations in the UK and overseas. 

Following the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby in 2013 he led the manhunt for the rest of the network to prevent further attacks.

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On starting his new role Mr Gould, said: “It is a real privilege to be joining Thames Valley Police and to be leading the South East region for Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime.

“I am looking forward to working with our highly capable and dedicated specialist teams across the region, who I know are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

“I am excited to get started and will continue the already very strong relationships that have been built across the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of White, Surrey,  Sussex and Kent, as well as with national partners, in our mission to target and stop those who seek to engage in serious and organised crime or terrorism.”