06 Jun 2025

Interoperability in Justice and Public Safety Forum - Third session write-up

The third session of the Interoperability in Justice and Public Safety forum started with a wider discussion led by Simon Hall, Chair of the forum, on Application Programming Interface (APIs) and the current standards that have been set by other industries.

Members went on to discuss the upcoming Refreshed National Policing Digital Strategy (2025 - 2030). Although there are no major changes, members were pleased to see an inclusion on Interoperability as one of the national priorities. The group reflected on how this is a very tangible step into how interoperability can be integrated into policing. Members engaged in meaningful discussions about how other economic sectors, like the financial sector, have utilised interoperability and the positive impact that it has had.

Members discussed the need to embrace interoperability as an emerging trend, and the opportunities that sharing information this way within forces would bring in terms of reducing wastefulness, avoiding duplication and wasting resources. Interoperability leads to fast-time policing which in turn allows for better responses for the public.

The group referred to the two documents published by former ‘Interoperability in policing working group’: Demystifying digital interoperability in policing and Driving interoperability in policing procurement.

Brendan Johnson, National Standards Lead, and Millan Bollegala, Business Analyst - Police Digital Service (PDS)

Brendan and Millan provided an overview of their work regarding interoperability and APIs. Brendan explained that there is a need for an official policy that dictates how this new way of working can be integrated across policing and the wider criminal justice sector. Members discussed how interoperability can be integrated into areas such as APIs, recruitment, and procurement. The group engaged in meaningful discussions as to how this work can be driven forward, including producing a procurement checklist of how interoperability can be assessed.

Session Outcomes and Next Steps

The group agree on a series of next steps and actions which will be carried forward by the chair of the forum and techUK's Justice and Emergency Services programme team.

Actions

  • Brendan and Milan to put together procurement checklist that can be revised by those who volunteered at the meeting.

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Georgie Morgan

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.

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Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

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.

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Ella Gago-Brookes

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.  

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Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

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Francesca Richiusa

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.

 

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Georgie Morgan

Georgie Morgan

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

Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Ella Gago-Brookes

Ella Gago-Brookes

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK