Event round-up: Police Science and Technology Strategy Roundtable

The strategy is to set a clear direction showing how police can benefit from the best science and technology, shape future technology and build an effective, efficient 21st century Police Service.

The session communicated the vital role industry plays in its development with attendees urged to get involved and input into the session in order to help shape the strategy. This was one of many sessions in order to ensure a collaborative approach in the strategies development, with input not just from industry but Government, policing and academia as well. For an effective strategy, it must articulate the broad range of views and opinions ensuring ethical research, evidence and innovation are at the heart of effective policing. The session was broken into two breakout rooms which addressed the following:

1. What’s currently working well, and not working well, regarding Policing’s use of science and technology and engagement with industry partners?
2. How could Policing improve its approach to making use of science and technology, particularly how it engages with industry partners?
3. How could Industry work better with Policing to help them make use of science and technology, and how can the strategy enable this?

Thank you to all members who got involved in the discussion. We will be in touch with regards to next steps.

Prior to the breakout rooms, we were presented an overview and introduction to the strategy, the work and the importance of it. You can watch the presentation below.

Georgie Morgan

Head of Justice and Emergency Services | Fraud and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, progressing to Head of Programme in January 2022. Her portfolio then expanded in January 2024 where she now leads our work across fraud and economic crime. 

In her current role, Georgie leads techUK’s engagement and initiatives across the blue light and criminal justice sectors. She works closely with industry and stakeholders to drive innovation, address challenges, and anticipate future needs, while showcasing the critical role technology plays in delivering essential public safety and justice services. Through the JES programme, she provides a platform for suppliers, helping them navigate and establish themselves in the blue light and criminal justice markets.

Before joining techUK, Georgie spent four and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. Collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, she focused on mitigating the impact of crime on the business community. Her efforts spanned addressing low-level street crime and anti-social behavior to managing critical incidents and violent crime.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/

Read lessmore