SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST MEREDITH BAILEY began her career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) 12 years ago as a criminal intelligence analyst. She has always had the desire to help and serve others. She believes that being in law enforcement is being surrounded by people willing to step up and lead by example, and she finds fulfillment in providing intelligence that can enhance the safety of officers. Advancing through the ranks, she became a supervisor in 2018, which has been attributed to her leadership, commitment, dedication to the mission, and exceptional character, but more importantly, to her emotional connection and care for the well-being and growth of others. SIA Bailey mentors and encourages analysts to strive for professional development and cultivates their growth to become future leaders within the GBI. She ensures that her team aspires to provide timely intelligence solutions that are relevant and provide value to each given mission.

In 2020, SIA Bailey oversaw several high-profile criminal cases, command posts, and emergency responses. Through it all, she maintained her focus and instilled a sense of commitment to providing exceptional support to all partners in others. She exhibited this commitment throughout the summer of 2020, when the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC) was tasked with several high-profile cases, including a protest over police reform that transitioned into looting and rioting and a police-involved shooting that led to violent civil unrest. SIA Bailey’s leadership, forward thinking, and ability to analyze and predict upcoming intelligence needs ensured her team continually met the needs of the stakeholders.

“As leaders, we won’t always have the right words, but the people we serve and advocate for need to hear our voice.”