Ian Dyson


Ian Christopher Dyson, QPM is a senior British police officer and the current Commissioner of the City of London Police. He was previously that force's Assistant Commissioner.

Early life and education

Dyson was born on 26 October 1960 in Epsom, Surrey, England. He was educated at Kingston Grammar School, then a direct grant grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, London. He studied history at the University of Leeds, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Police career

Dyson began his police career in 1983 with the Metropolitan Police. He served in that force until 2008, when he moved to Surrey Police as an Assistant Chief Constable. In 2010, he then moved to the City of London Police as Commander, being promoted to Assistant Commissioner in 2012. He was appointed Commissioner of the City of London Police effective 1 January 2016.

Honours




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Queen's Police Medal
  • 2015
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
  • 2002
    • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
  • 2012
    • Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
  • 2005