Event Round Up: Maximising your membership: Justice and Emergency Services Programme
On Tuesday, 16 September, techUK hosted a webinar showcasing the Justice and Emergency Services programme. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the programme’s structure, strategic priorities, and key areas of engagement across the policing, fire, and justice sectors. Members also gained valuable insights into upcoming opportunities to collaborate and contribute to shaping the future of public safety and justice through techUK’s initiatives.
The session served as an introduction for Dave Evans, the newly appointed Head of the Justice and Emergency Services programme, who shared his experience in policing and outlined his vision for the programme’s future. His leadership aims to strengthen collaboration across the sector and drive innovation in the programme services through member engagement and strategic initiatives.
To hear Ella Gago-Brookes, Junior Programme manager, techUK, provide an overview of the JES programme activity and opportunities to get involved, please navigate to 00:03:48.
To hear Charlotte Hails, JES Management Committee chair, Virgin Media O2 Business, share how members can have a strategic leadership role in shaping the JES programme according to industry priorities, and to learn about the benefits of accessing techUK’s client-industry engagement platforms, please navigate to 00:10:44.
To hear David Bailey, Events and Brand Partnership Manager, Police Digital Service, discuss the benefits of engaging with the programme from the perspective of a key industry stakeholder and the opportunity members have to influence the direction of digital transformation within policing and public safety, please navigate to 00:21:00.
To hear Steve Beakhust, Head of Data, Digital and Technology, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), discuss how the partnership between the NFCC and techUK was strengthened by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the launch of the Fire Innovation Forum, please navigate to 00:27:16.
To hear Ed Bevan, Head of SME engagement, techUK, give an overview of techUK’s SME programme and the tailored guidance, valuable industry connections, and actionable insights offered to SME members, please navigate to 00:36:15.
The links to the opportunities mentioned during the presentation can be found here:
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella Gago-Brookes
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes, before progressing into Junior Programme Manager in January 2024.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Francesca Richiusa
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
Justice and Emergency Services Programme activities
The techUK Justice and Emergency Services Programme represents tech firms operating in the public safety, criminal justice, and blue light markets. We create strong relationships between members and public sector customers, encouraging industry engagement, and unlocking innovation. Visit the programme page here.
Get involved with the Justice and Emergency Services Programme’s impact day, which will focus on tackling VAWG and RASSO!
On Monday 27 October, we will be publishing 5 contributions from our members.
Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella Gago-Brookes
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes, before progressing into Junior Programme Manager in January 2024.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Francesca Richiusa
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
