Industry voice on Policing Reform: techUK member briefing and feedback session
2pm – 3.30pm27 October 2026
Online
Event overview
Following the publication of the Police Reform White Paper, From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, earlier this year, the Government has continued to progress its policing reform agenda.
techUK has been engaging with the Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP, Lord Hogan-Howe's review, and Home Office officials on behalf of members to ensure that the potential of technology, data and industry expertise is recognised as reform is designed and implemented.
This session will serve as an opportunity for techUK members to provide direct feedback to questions presented on behalf of the Policing Minister on what the challenges are for suppliers engaging with policing, and what changes need to happen in the development of the new National Police Service.
Benefits and takeaways
This will help ensure the full range of member views feed into techUK's response to the Policing Minister and Home Secretary, as well as the wider Home Office Reform team.
Who should attend
Discussion questions
To help shape the discussion, members are invited to consider the following in advance of the session:
What are the barriers to entry for your organisation in accessing policing, and what should change when engaging with the proposed National Police Service?
How can police reform assist in accelerating timelines in policing between proof of concept/value and scaling?
Cannot make the session or want to add further detail? techUK members are also welcome to submit written feedback on the discussion questions above via this form.
If you have any questions about the session or want to know more about how to join techUK, please contact the team below.
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.
He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.
Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.
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
Fran Richiusa
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran is a Junior Programme Manager for our Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme. In this role she supports project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.
Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role later that year.
Prior to joining techUK, Fran worked across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) organisations, where she developed a deep understanding of the role of tech in public sector delivery.
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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.
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Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.
He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.
Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.
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
Fran Richiusa
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran is a Junior Programme Manager for our Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme. In this role she supports project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.
Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role later that year.
Prior to joining techUK, Fran worked across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) organisations, where she developed a deep understanding of the role of tech in public sector delivery.
