Sir Denis Francis O'Connor CBE QPM (born 21 May 1949[1]) is the former Chief Inspector of Constabulary.

[3] He left in 1970 to attend the University of Southampton, but rejoined the police as a graduate entrant in 1974.

On 28 March 2012 the Home Secretary announced Sir Denis would retire on 31 July after more than three years in the role.

[4][5] O'Connor is trustee of the Surrey Care Trust in Woking Surrey, which provides education, training, skills and volunteering opportunities to those who need motivation or a second chance in life.

[2] He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2002,[1] and was knighted in the 2010 Birthday Honours.