Insights

Jamaican police force adopts technology platform in drive to combat crime

The police force in Jamaica has joined a growing family of forces outside the UK to adopt sector-leading technology in a drive to revolutionise policing in the country.

The role of Police and Crime Commissioners

With Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) having been elected for the third time last month in 40 force areas across England and Wales, it felt like the right time to recap on the roles and responsibilities of these strategic policing stakeholders.

Exploring the improvement of accessibility to our emergency services

Explore the changes in current European and UK legislation that are helping improved accessibility to our emergency services.

COVID-19, Collaboration and Challenges Ahead for the Emergency Services

We review the herculean task our emergency services have faced and still face, how they have collaborated to ensure the health and safety of the public and look at some of the challenges they will face in the weeks and months to come.

Efficient online services for Greater Manchester Police

South Wales Police – Smarter Recognition, Safer Community

What role can technology play in police standards?

This month, we caught up with our Director of Police and National Security, Ian Kirk, on UK policing investigation standards. Find out his views on how technology can contribute towards becoming an exemplary force in terms of its investigation standards.

Acquisition of Charter Systems Ltd

Acquisition of Charter Systems Ltd to improve information sharing for undercover policing.

Athena Collaboration Programme

Good News from the Emergency Services this Christmas

In our last blog of the year, we thought we’d highlight some of the good and ‘Christmassy’ news stories from around our four nations’ emergency services during the Christmas period.

2020: A year like no other for emergency services

To recognise the trials, tribulations and challenges our emergency sector has faced throughout 2020, we caught up with our Executive Safety Director, Ian Blackhurst, to gather his reflections.

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impact on Policing Resources

The unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic is testing the policing resources across the globe. We look at some of the key problems they face and how technology could help.