Ian Drummond-Smith

Ian Drummond-Smith joined British Transport Police in November 2024 from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), where he coordinated the police response to the prison early release strategy and oversaw national riot investigations. With 28 years of experience in uniformed and detective roles, Ian now serves as Assistant Chief Constable for Network Policing, leading 2,500 officers to deliver policing across Great Britain's rail network to ensure passenger and staff safety. As a Public Order & Public Safety Gold Commander and Specialist Strategic Firearms Commander, Ian has led numerous large-scale operations and major incidents. During his career, Ian has led policing at major events such as music festivals, football matches, and the G7 conference. He was the Gold Commander and Chair of the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group for the train derailment at Lewes, Sussex, in August 2026. During his career, Ian led the national review of Taser in policing and also contributed