We are pleased to announce that once again, the City of London Police Commissioner, Pete O’Doherty will host this annual dinner at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall. The dinner provides an excellent opportunity to meet the Commissioner, hear of his plans and challenges and ask questions (strictly under the Chatham House Rule), and to raise funds for the WCoSP Charitable Trust.
Commissioner Pete O’Doherty
After graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, Pete started his career with the CoLP and was, later in his service, seconded into the Metropolitan Police Service as the Superintendent, Head of Uniformed Operations at the London Borough of Newham. In 2017, Pete returned to the CoLP as Detective Chief Superintendent, Head of Crime and Counter Terrorism and in 2019, took up post as Assistant Chief Constable at Thames Valley Police .
In January 2022, Pete returned to the CoLP as Assistant Commissioner and in October 2023, Pete took on the role of Temporary Commissioner of the City of London Police, performing the role as the National Police Lead for Cyber and Economic Crime. In September 2024, Pete was selected as the 17th Commissioner of the City of London Police. Pete is also a visiting professor of cyber security at Abertay’s cyber quarter.
Timings and dress code:
Reception 6.30pm
Dinner 7pm
Carriages 10.00pm
Dress code: Lounge suits / Day dress or business attire (Company tie for Members)
With thanks to SecuriGroup for their generous support of this event.
Please note there will be no cancellations or refunds after Wednesday, 2nd September 2026.
Accessibility – the Hall has disabled / wheelchair access.