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 […]
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the fight against rape and serious sexual offenses (RASSO), the Police Digital Service (PDS) announces the successful implementation of the Rape Review Response Project Tech Uplift 2 (RRRP2). This initiative, backed by a substantial £4m funding from the Home Office, signifies a crucial stride in enhancing the digital […]
The Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, Chris Philp MP heaped praise on the Police Digital Service (PDS) at the Police Digital Summit, acknowledging the important role that PDS plays in the policing community. Addressing an audience of over 500 policing leaders and tech industry experts, Minister Philp MP, said: “The adoption of innovative technology […]
Join us for this week’s Wednesday Webinar where we’ll be speaking to Leicestershire Police about their approach and the tools they are using to engage remotely with domestic abuse victims in an empathetic and efficient manner. You will hear about the careful steps taken by the forces Domestic Abuse Reduction Team (DART), and some of […]
The Police Digital Summit is over for another year, and wow, what an event it has been! The 2023 Summit, co-hosted by the Police Digital Service (PDS) and the National Police Technology Council (NPTC) has been bigger and better than ever, with a record 477 delegates joining us in Brighton. A huge thank you to our […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) and the National Police Technology Council (NPTC) today announced that the Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, will be addressing delegates at the third annual Police Digital Summit in Brighton this week. The event, co-hosted by PDS and NPTC, is set to be the biggest […]
“Data is second most critical asset that policing holds outside of its people, which is of course its number one.” That is how Aimee Smith, Director of Data at the Metropolitan Police Service (MET) and current co-chair of the National Police Data and Analytics Board, describes the importance of data for policing. Data permeates and […]
The Police Digital Summit, co-hosted by the Police Digital Service (PDS) and the National Police Technology Council (NPTC) brings together professionals and experts from law enforcement agencies, technology providers, and government bodies to discuss and explore the latest advancements in digital solutions for policing. This year’s theme is ‘Stimulating the Future’ which will offer a unique […]
With the Police Digital Summit only 40 days away, we are now thrilled to announce our working agenda. From 30 keynote speakers and panellists, keen to share their knowledge and expertise, to thematic talks and case studies, promising a deep dive into the latest advancements in digital solutions for policing, the Police Digital Summit line-up […]
Policing has traditionally sent prosecution case information to the Crown Prosecution Service (or CPS) on documents, initially paper versions and more latterly on electronic document templates. The Digital Case File project will move policing from using these documents to completing structured pre-set data fields, much like the experience many of us have booking a flight or filling out […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) is delighted to have been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the category of ‘Best Place to Work in Digital’ at the Digital Technology Leaders Awards last night. PDS was up against some strong competition in the award category, which asked award entries to demonstrate evidence of a digital culture that embraces […]
I joined the Police Digital Service (PDS) in 2020 at the start of the first lockdown, having spent 20 years managing technical teams in finance. I was tasked with establishing an accessible standards service for both policing and the private sector. Introduction – what are the National Standards? We introduced the National Standards for digital, […]
The Police Digital Service (PDS) is exploring how digital, data and technology can support victims, investigators and forensics teams. Funded by the Home Office and working with policing and tech providers, we are supporting the response to the government’s End-to-End Rape Review Report, in partnership with Operation Soteria Bluestone, which is working to transform the […]