Information Management Group

Information is the lifeblood of modern policing. The demand for instant access to information, legislative requirements and emerging technologies are driving the need for better quality information. Here in the Information Management Group, we work to ensure that the information available to the Met is trusted, accessible and usable by all. We lead in the delivery of strategy, policy and standards for information management issues and services to the Met, our partners and the public. Improving the quality of our information will mean faster decision-making, saving the organisation both time and money, which can then be invested into policing and to making London safer.

The group consists of five branches:

• Information Strategy and Policy - Develop and lead upon the strategy and policy for the management of information across the Met.
• Information Compliance - Ensures compliance with the Met information policy both internally and externally; working with staff, public and partners to enable controlled access to the Met information and proactive publication in the public interest.
• Records Management - Provides storage and the Met with wide access to files, documents and publications.
• Data Management - Provides direction, support and guidance on data quality and its usage within the Met systems.
• Marketing, Communications and Business Change - Provides integrated communication support for DoI projects, programmes and corporate requirements. They also work collaboratively with staff in Operational Command Units and branches to improve the management of information: for example facilitating freedom of information requests locally.

Other groups within the Directorate of Information