David Veness

Sir David Veness
Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, Metropolitan police
In office
1994–2005
Succeeded byAndy Hayman
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security
In office
2005–2008
Personal details
Born
David Christopher Veness

London
ProfessionPolice officer

Sir David Christopher Veness, CBE, QPM is a British former senior police officer and United Nations official. He served as Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations in the Metropolitan Police from 1994 to 2005, leaving to serve as United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.