It’s widely recognised by senior UK policing leaders that innovation in science and technology is critical – enabling police forces across the country to increase both efficiency and effectiveness when preventing crime and protecting the public.
There are two key reasons for this. Firstly, technology is constantly becoming more ingrained across society. And secondly, criminals are also using technology themselves to evade detection. As such, police forces are under pressure to use digital tools in new ways and leverage modern ways of working.
As such, there are many examples of digital transformation to draw on from across UK policing, covering a wide range of tactical and strategic themes. The key outcomes of this transformation include:
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Enabling crime reduction
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Saving force and officer time
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Empowering better and more strategic decision making
“One force implemented a tool that speeds up crime data input and delivers analytical reporting, ultimately saving over 200 hours a day by removing manual processing.”
Our analysis of digital transformation across UK police forces highlights two critical areas: enabling actionable decisions and improving crime prevention. By tapping into a range of digital tools and processes, forces are demonstrating how innovation can be leveraged to improve policing outcomes and enhance public safety.
Download our ‘Innovation in UK policing’ report to uncover insights into some of the innovation taking place across forces in England and Wales and delve into some examples of the work being delivered.
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