Bob Quick (police officer)
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Robert Quick, QPM
is a former Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations) of London
's Metropolitan Police Service
responsible for counter terrorism within the United Kingdom
.
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In December 2002, he took charge of a police operation in east London to deal with a gunman who had taken a hostage at a flat in Hackney. For this operation he was widely praised for the restraint shown, in what was London
's longest armed siege to date.
He later became Chief Constable of Surrey
. In 2008 he was succeeded by Mark Rowley as Chief Constable. Quick then returned to London to become an assistant commissioner.
, and the search of his House of Commons offices for allegedly leaking government documents, causing immense political controversy. In the aftermath, Quick accused the Conservative party of campaigning to undermine him, an accusation he subsequently withdrew.
On 8 April 2009, when Quick arrived at a briefing at 10 Downing Street
he inadvertently exposed a document marked Secret dealing with "Operation Pathway
" to photographers which compromised the counter-terrorist operation which the document concerned, forcing police in the North West of England to strike sooner than planned, making twelve arrests within hours. He resigned from his post the next day and was replaced by John Yates.
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Queen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
is a former Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations) of London
London
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's Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police Service
The Metropolitan Police Service is the territorial police force responsible for Greater London, excluding the "square mile" of the City of London which is the responsibility of the City of London Police...
responsible for counter terrorism within the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Police career
Quick joined the police service in 1978, first serving in LambethLambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
.
In December 2002, he took charge of a police operation in east London to deal with a gunman who had taken a hostage at a flat in Hackney. For this operation he was widely praised for the restraint shown, in what was London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
's longest armed siege to date.
He later became Chief Constable of Surrey
Surrey Police
Surrey Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Surrey in the south of England.The force is led by Chief Constable Mark Rowley and has its headquarters at Mount Browne, Guildford, Surrey...
. In 2008 he was succeeded by Mark Rowley as Chief Constable. Quick then returned to London to become an assistant commissioner.
Controversy
In 2008, Quick ordered the arrest of the Conservative MP, Damian GreenDamian Green
Damian Howard Green is a British politician who has been the Conservative Member of Parliament for Ashford since 1997. He came to national prominence after being elected in his constituency. Before standing for parliament, Damian Green was Channel 4's business editor...
, and the search of his House of Commons offices for allegedly leaking government documents, causing immense political controversy. In the aftermath, Quick accused the Conservative party of campaigning to undermine him, an accusation he subsequently withdrew.
On 8 April 2009, when Quick arrived at a briefing at 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as "Number 10", is the headquarters of Her Majesty's Government and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, who is now always the Prime Minister....
he inadvertently exposed a document marked Secret dealing with "Operation Pathway
Operation Pathway
Operation Pathway was a British counterterrorism operation.The operation first came under public scrutiny when details of its activities were accidentally released in April 2009....
" to photographers which compromised the counter-terrorist operation which the document concerned, forcing police in the North West of England to strike sooner than planned, making twelve arrests within hours. He resigned from his post the next day and was replaced by John Yates.
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