Aimee Smith's almost “quarter century” career in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is a testament to her dedication to integrating good data into police decision-making. She began in 2001 as an Intelligence Analyst, and by 2014, she was leading UK Policing’s largest Confidential Intelligence Unit. After a “light-bulb moment” about the importance of data management to operational decision-making, Aimee spearheaded the MPS data transformation program. As the first Director of Data for the MPS, she established the inaugural Data Office in law enforcement in 2019.

Aimee's role extends beyond the MPS; she is the current co-chair of the National Police Data & Analytics Board and leads initiatives on Data across all police forces. Aimee champions the view that data is a valuable asset. Her efforts focus on simplifying data usage to get maximum value for policing and promoting openness and transparency with the public regarding police data access. She advocates for high-quality data and proper investment in Data Professionals to ensure the right balance between data rights, building trust in policing, preventing crime, and driving criminal justice outcomes. Her passion and leadership continue to shape the future of data-driven policing. If life wasn’t busy enough, she has two children in Primary School, two-step kids and a very brainy husband who is a Police Officer in the MPS.