Audrey Shannon retired from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in September 2020 at the rank of Chief Superintendent after 28 years service. She specialised in public order, major events and crisis management for the majority of her service.

Audrey has significant experience of both strategic and tactical commander with a proven ability for command, control and coordination in both pre-planned and spontaneous events that required dynamic problem solving and risk mitigation.

Audrey has undertaken significant leadership responsibilities for numerous high profile public order, ceremonial and sporting events. These Include State visits in particular visiting US Presidents, Brexit related protests, G20 conferences, Notting Hill Carnival, World Athletic Games and Premiership Football Matches.

Following the Westminster attack in 2017, Audrey spent her last 3 years at Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection with responsibility for the protective security of The Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and other significant Diplomatic premises across London with armed and unarmed officers. This required careful navigation of complex stakeholders in a high-risk security environment.