Assistant Chief Constable
West Midlands Police
“Thinking differently could be policing’s greatest opportunity.”
Matt Welsted is Assistant Chief Constable at West Midlands Police, the UK’s second-largest force. He is the National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for AI Productivity, Neurodiversity and the regional coordinator for science and innovation. With 29 years in policing, Matt drives transformative change through evidence-based practice and emerging technologies. He leads pioneering initiatives like Andi-Esra, the AI-powered 101 digital assistant, which is reshaping public contact and service delivery. He advocates for scalable, low-cost innovation that empowers frontline officers and transforms service delivery. Merging operational insight with cutting-edge science to ensure UK policing is a leader in scalable, ethical innovation that enhances safety, efficiency, and trust.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT