The Police Digital Service (PDS) is very grateful for the interest and commitment shown in supporting this year’s Police Digital Summit, which was planned for the 11th-13th September. We have decided to postpone this event with the full agreement of the PDS Board, comprising key representatives from across policing and partner agencies. We understand that […]
A Police Digital Service (PDS) service has supported almost 29,000 vulnerable individuals with technology that safeguards the lives of UK’s most at risk individuals. The service is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week and supports vulnerable people, including people in danger of domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. In the past year, the […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) partnered with Cumbria Constabulary to support the development of the Police Digital Academy, which has provided digital skills training to police officers and staff across the northwest of England. Such as been the success of the academy, plans are being made to roll it out to forces across the country. […]
The inaugural Police Digital Awards 2024 have been launched to recognise outstanding contributions by police staff and teams across UK law enforcement agencies. Eight distinct categories will celebrate achievements in various areas: Innovation Award: Recognises individuals or teams using innovative approaches to tackle police challenges. Cyber Security Award: Honours individuals or teams going above and […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) proudly announces that Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Greenhalgh, seconded from Cambridgeshire Police, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first law enforcement investigator in the United Kingdom to be awarded the prestigious Digital Forensics Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). DCS Greenhalgh’s ground breaking work in […]
Two Police Digital Service (PDS) colleagues have received commendations for the outstanding contributions a Home Office Awards Ceremony in London to celebrate 50 years of the Police National Computer. Manjit Chodha and Sarah Tuck both received commendations stating ‘Outstanding contribution and an unwavering standard of excellence in the provision of the Police National Computer. The […]
Last week, The Rt Hon John Glen MP, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, visited West Yorkshire Police to learn about their innovative approach to tackling domestic abuse. A key focus of the visit was the new Domestic Violence Protection Notice (DVPN) process developed in collaboration with the Police Digital Service (PDS). A […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) is proud to announce that Kate Boyle, Head of Data and Analytics Services, has been named in the prestigious Women in Data®’s Twenty in Data & Technology list for 2024. This recognition honours exceptional women role models who are making significant contributions to the data and technology sector. Kate is […]
The Police Digital Summit 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest and most impactful event yet, bringing together the UK’s leading figures in law enforcement, technology, and data on September 11th-13th in Brighton. Building on the success of the 2023 edition, the 2024 Summit offers a unique platform for: Open discussion: Fostering collaboration between the […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) is proud to be featured in the Tech Talent Charter’s “Overcoming The Motherhood Penalty” report, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity and support for parents in the workplace. The report showcases PDS’s exemplary parental leave policies and their positive impact on employees like PMO Planning Resource Officer, Will Taylor. Will said: […]
The Police Digital Service’s National Management Centre (NMC) has been awarded a National Cybercrime Programme Chief Superintendent’s Commendation for its outstanding role in protecting UK law enforcement against cyber threats. The award was presented at the annual National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) National Cybercrime Programme, Commissioners, and Chief Superintendents’ Awards. Operating since 2019, the NMC […]
We are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited return of the Police Digital Summit, set to take place in Brighton from 11th to 13th September 2024, this year’s Summit promises to be the biggest and best yet. The Police Digital Summit, is the must-attend annual policing technology event, bringing together sector specialists and industry experts from […]
Kath Stephenson has been appointed Director of People Services at Police Digital Service (PDS), the organisation responsible for enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety. Formerly Head of People & Culture at HF Holidays in Cumbria, Kath joined PDS in September 2022 as Head of HR, and has played an integral […]
Humberside Police has successfully implemented a pioneering collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to revolutionise contact centre systems, with the proof of concept focusing on domestic abuse calls. Funded by the Police Digital Service (PDS) and the Office of Policing Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA), this innovative project marks a significant step forward in modern policing […]
Last week, the Police Digital Service (PDS) hosted its inaugural-staff event. As a largely remote organisation it offered a unique opportunity to bring over 200 employees together in person, with most meeting for the very first time. The mission:The summit wasn’t just another gathering; it was a mission-driven event aimed at uniting our incredible staff […]
The second in a series of Innovation Today events hosted by the Police Digital Service will take place in January in Merseyside. The event will bring together police forces from across the UK to hear about the latest cutting-edge digital solutions that are transforming policing and making a tangible difference to police officers and victims […]
