We are launching the inaugural Police Digital Awards to recognise outstanding contributions by police staff and teams across UK law enforcement agencies.
The awards have three simple objectives:
- To highlight the work of police technology teams in their critical contribution to the delivery of innovative, secure, effective and efficient police services to our communities.
- Increase confidence of police staff that their contribution is recognised by national policing
- Generate positive communications opportunities about the investment and effectiveness of Police IT services.
Update September 2024:
The final stages of judging are now well underway, with colleagues from across the world of policing evaluating the 110 nominations across the 8 award categories.
We are delighted to confirm that the awards will be an online event, and it will be broadcast live on 23 October at 2pm, lasting up to 120 minutes, final agenda being confirmed.
All those who took to trouble to nominate colleagues, are nominees, or supported the nominees will be invited to attend.
The awards will be hosted by Rob Carden, Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, and Chair for Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee and Response Policing alongside Tony Eastaugh, Interim CEO, Police Digital Service.
We will update this site with a full agenda, together with details of those shortlisted for each award once finalised, which we expect to be w/c 7 October.
The award categories:
Recognises individuals or teams using innovative approaches to tackle police challenges.
Honours individuals or teams going above and beyond to safeguard police systems and data.
Celebrates the use of digital data and technology to directly enhance services delivered by frontline officers and police staff.
Productivity / Value for Money
Acknowledges teams or individuals who demonstrably reduced costs while improving service quality or capabilities.
Recognises initiatives or technology implementations that improve accessibility, equity, or diversity within police workplaces.
Recognises teams or individuals who excel at delivering exceptional service in police digital or technology settings.
Recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, significantly contributing to their organisation values and mision whilst inspiring others.
Recognises individuals who work for policing in an ICT or transformation role make significant contributions but often go unnoticed or underappreciated.
Nominations are now closed. Judging is now taking place.
The Police Digital Awards will be judged by representatives from the Police Digital Service, National Police Chiefs’ Council Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee, and techUK (representing the supplier community).