Ed McBryde-Wilding

Ed McBryde-Wilding is the Research and Innovation Network Manager for the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA), where he leads the network and their engagement within policing and between academia, and industry to drive evidence-based innovation. With over 30 years of policing experience, Ed has held senior investigative and leadership positions across a wide range of operational Policing roles including the specialisms of cybercrime, digital forensics, economic crime, safeguarding and covert operations.

He has managed regional and national capabilities, including the East Midlands Cyber Crime Unit, Economic Crime and Digital Forensics services, and has acted as Senior Investigating Officer for complex cyber and economic crime investigations, and kidnap and extortion incidents. Ed has also contributed to national strategy and policy development through the Home Office Science & Technology Commissioning Hub, shaping research priorities in digital, data, and covert capabilities.

Holding an MSc in Police Leadership and Management, Ed is passionate about fostering collaboration to translate cutting-edge research into operational impact, ensuring policing remains agile in the face of emerging threats.