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Digital Forensic Science – Social Media

In the first of a series of posts around digital technology and its impact on forensic science, we’re going to explore the digital world of social media, how criminals are using it and how the police and forensic scientists are using social media to catch and prosecute criminals.

Contact Management in the Emergency Services

The use of technology within our communities has developed at pace in recent years, providing significant opportunities for the public to contact the emergency services in multiple ways across multiple channels. In this post we’ll explore how contact management is changing and how the emergency services are adapting.

How artificial intelligence can enhance human decision-making in policing

Find out how AI technology can is being used in policing today to identify patterns and provide faster, more accurate insight to support the reduction of crime.

Missing persons investigations

Increasing missing person cases are creating resource challenges for the police, since whilst it’s not a crime to go missing from home, the police must establish their whereabouts and ensure that person doesn’t become a victim of crime, for example with vulnerable children or elderly people who have gone missing from care homes.

Control room heroes celebrated in international campaign

A week-long campaign has shone a welcome spotlight on the unsung heroes of emergency services control rooms to highlight their vital, life-saving work.

NEC Software Solutions UK secures another eight years providing tech for the core policing platform “Athena”

NEC Software Solutions UK has today announced that its current contract to provide its Connect core policing platform for the Athena programme, has been extended until 2029.  

NEC Software Solutions UK announces intent to acquire Capita Secure Solutions and Services to expand its emergency services offering

An Interview with Richard Shaw – Business Development Manager for Rail Services at NEC Software Solutions

Join us in conversation with Richard, where we explore his 20+ years in the rail sector, as well as the future of industries technology and safety.

Technology and the Prison System

As HMPPS publishes its Digital, Data and Technology Strategy for 2021-2022, we take a look at their long-term vision to bring services into the internet era.

Ministry of Justice renews commitment to NEC technology supporting offender rehabilitation

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has committed to continuing to deploy software that transforms the management of critical rehabilitation programmes for thousands of offenders.

How technology can help improve engagement within the criminal justice system

In September 2016, HM Courts & Tribunal Services announced it’s six-year reform programme to modernise the administration of justice. Find the progress made so far as well as products available to help the criminal justice system.