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. […]
There is significant demand for gathering CCTV footage from our local authority partners as a critical part of effective investigations. However, the process for requesting this evidence can be time consuming. Hertfordshire Constabulary, as part of a tri-force alliance including Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire used the existing capability of the PDS Microsoft 365 blueprint to use […]
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 […]
Building on the content from last week’s webinar, we are going to be covering some of the basic functionality within the Microsoft 365 suite and Microsoft Teams, which many users don’t know or realise the value of, which will save time and effort. We will cover how the range of Microsoft tools work together and […]
In this week’s webinar we are going back to basics. We want to ensure that everyone in the organisation or force has the basics of Microsoft 365 (M365) nailed. We are really proud of the way these Wednesday Webinars highlight some of the fantastic innovation and advanced use cases that police forces have access to. […]
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 […]
With Home Office funding, the Police Digital Service (PDS) has delivered a multi-supplier national commercial framework of suppliers that forces can access to procure automated text redaction tools to improve police efficiency and support investigations in all crime types. Approved by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the tools will enable the administrative task of text […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]