Region 9 - Europe / Eurasia
Council Member since 2025
Current Term expires in 2025
Northern Ireland, Europe
Andy Watson is a retired police officer from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Region 9 Coordinator for the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council. His journey began as a student nurse, working with young adults with Down Syndrome and other learning disabilities, sparking a lifelong dedication to supporting individuals with disabilities. Joining PSNI and learning about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Andy found it an ideal platform to advocate for those with disabilities. Since 2007, he has held various roles in LETR, including Secretary, Treasurer, Deputy Director, and has represented LETR at Special Olympics events.
Andy coordinated LETR/Special Olympics teams’ training for the Belfast City Marathon Relay for 14 years. He has participated in and organized local Torch Runs, was a team runner in the Final Leg for the World Winter Games in Austria 2017, and was a team leader at the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi 2019. He has attended and presented at multiple European Conferences.
A certified soccer coach, Andy trains a team for individuals with learning disabilities. His background includes roles as a Close Protection Officer, Personal Safety Trainer, and Disaster Victim Identification Team member. He holds certificates in Education and Training, Management, and Leadership, and is a qualified General Nurse.
Contact Andy at aww4177@hotmail.com.