Deputy Chief Constable - Crime

Deputy Chief Constable Bex Smith has executive responsibility for Crime and Operational Support.

DCC Smith's portfolio includes the following business areas:

• Major Crime, Public Protection and Local Crime
• Organised Crime, Counter Terrorism and Intelligence
• Criminal Justice.

DCC Smith began her career in policing in 2002, and has spent the majority of her service moving between Public Protection, Major Crime, Local Crime and Serious and Organised Crime (SOC).

She was Regional Head of Investigations at the National Crime Agency where she managed all SOC investigations across a wide variety of threats including modern slavery and human trafficking, drugs, fraud and child abuse.

She was Detective Superintendent at Surrey Police with responsibility for a major ICT change programme and was also talent lead, supporting fast-track candidates.

DCC Smith is an experienced Strategic and Tactical Firearms Commander and has also worked in professional standards​.

She joined Police Scotland in February 2022 as Assistant Chief Constable and was promoted to Deputy Chief Constable in March 2024.