Martyn Underhill MBE, PGCE, MSc
PROFILE:
I am a retired senior police officer, a Lay Canon and the former elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) 2012 to 2021 representing the people of Dorset. I am a confident and trusted decision maker and strategic change professional who is experienced in audit and assurance, finance, governance and scrutiny.
BOARD EXPERIENCE
Nationally I sit on several Boards, including the National Taser Safety Advisory Group, the Board of Trustees for the National Police Memorial Arboretum Trust and I Chair the Independent Custody Visiting Association. I have previously been a Board Member of the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Audit and Assurance Board, and I Chaired the Forensic Capability Network Executive Board. Locally and regionally, I chair numerous Boards, and I am an experienced Chairperson.
CHARITY WORK
I am trustee, chair or vice chair of several charities and organisations, some local to Dorset, some national.
West Howe Community Enterprises
National Police Memorial Arboretum Trust
Independent Custody Visiting Association
ACHIEVEMENTS:
MBE awarded 2022.
Member of the Crown Nomination Commission 2021
Lay Canon to Salisbury Cathedral and Diocese (September 2018)
Elected the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, in November 2012, as an independent candidate. Successfully re-elected in May 2016, with increased turnout and increased majority. On standing down in May 2021, I was one of only three non-political PCCs in England and Wales. There are now none.
2012 to 2021 National Lead (or Deputy Lead) for PCC’s in relation to:
Mental Health
Custody
Use of Force
Brexit
Road Safety
Forensics
AT HOME
Martyn is a senior lecturer who is married to Debs, and they live near Wimborne, Dorset, with several pets including dogs, cats, chickens and Ruby the barn owl.
