Bob Quick | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations) Metropolitan Police Service | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Hayman |
| Succeeded by | John Yates |
| Chief Constable of Surrey Police | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Denis O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Mark Rowley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Frederick Quick 25 April 1959 |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Exeter University of Cambridge |
Robert Frederick Quick QPM (born 25 April 1959) is a British former senior police officer. From 2008 to 2009, he was the Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations) of London's Metropolitan Police Service at New Scotland Yard. The role is a key national security post with responsibility for counter-terrorism within the United Kingdom,[1] protection of the Queen and senior members of the British Royal Family, protection of the UK Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers. He also oversaw the protection of visiting heads of state to the UK and the diplomatic community in London.