Parm Sandhu is one of the UK’s foremost voices on policing, criminal justice, and leadership. With over 30 years of frontline and senior command experience in the Metropolitan Police Service, Parm broke barriers as the first—and to date only—Asian female Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. At this highly senior level, she led thousands of officers across complex, high-risk environments, directed major investigations into organised crime and counterterrorism threats, and commanded large-scale public order operations in London. She became known for her ability to make critical decisions under pressure, inspire confidence in her teams, and deliver results in the most challenging circumstances. Since leaving policing in 2020, Parm has become a sought-after broadcaster, consultant, and motivational speaker. She delivers keynote...
Parm Sandhu is one of the UK’s foremost voices on policing, criminal justice, and leadership. With over 30 years of frontline and senior command experience in the Metropolitan Police Service, Parm broke barriers as the first—and to date only—Asian female Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. At this highly senior level, she led thousands of officers across complex, high-risk environments, directed major investigations into organised crime and counterterrorism threats, and commanded large-scale public order operations in London. She became known for her ability to make critical decisions under pressure, inspire confidence in her teams, and deliver results in the most challenging circumstances.
Since leaving policing in 2020, Parm has become a sought-after broadcaster, consultant, and motivational speaker. She delivers keynote talks to corporate, policing, and academic audiences worldwide on executive leadership, resilience, decision-making under pressure, and inspiring others to achieve against the odds. Her compelling personal journey—rising from a difficult childhood to one of the highest ranks in British policing—combined with her operational expertise, makes her one of the most in-demand speakers on leadership and human resilience today.
Parm is a regular presence across national media, providing expert commentary for BBC News, Sky News, ITV News, Channel 4, Channel 5, LBC, Radio 4, Times Radio, and Good Morning Britain. She is widely recognised for her authoritative contributions to major crime documentaries, including:
• Social Media Monsters (Channel 4); Thomas Ewan Documentary (Channel 5)
• I’ll Be Watching You – The Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh & Neil Corbel Case (Channel 5 True North); Evil Killers – India Chipchase; Vanished; A Killer Makes a Call – Wag Documentary; Jay Slater Documentary
• Vanished – The Hunt for Britain’s Missing People (6-part series); Nicola Bulley Documentary; Police 999: Clear and Present Danger (Channel 5); Stephen Port Documentary; Murder Island (6-part series)
Her memoir, Black and Blue, offers a rare inside account of reaching the upper echelons of British policing while overcoming discrimination, adversity, and the realities of high-stakes law enforcement.
Today, Parm continues to influence the future of policing as Managing Director of the London Policing College. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to public service and leadership, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D Litt) by the University of West London.
Recognised internationally as a trailblazer, inspirational leader, and authoritative voice on policing, Parm Sandhu combines operational credibility with motivational storytelling. Whether on screen, in print, or on stage, she brings authenticity, authority, and inspiration—making her a trusted expert and a highly sought-after figure in both media and professional forums.
