This forum marks the first Interoperability in Justice and Public Safety session of 2026, bringing together technology providers and public safety partners to support improved communication and data sharing across policing, courts, prisons, and probation services. The session will focus on the Police Digital Service Handbook and the police force maturity assessment, providing attendees with an opportunity to exchange insight and understand current approaches to interoperability and standards across the justice and public safety landscape.

Key takeaways

  • Gain insight into the Police Digital Service Handbook
  • Understand the police force maturity assessment
  • Explore approaches to improving interoperability across justice and public safety
  • Connect with technology providers and public safety partners

This forum is intended for stakeholders involved in justice and public safety interoperability, including:

  • Technology providers
  • Public safety partners
  • Organisations working across policing, courts, prisons, and probation services

Speakers

  • Milan Bollegala, Technical Business Analyst, Police Digital Service
  • Brendan Johnston, National Standards Lead, Police Digital Service

Dave Evans

Dave Evans

Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Senior Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Fran Richiusa

Fran Richiusa

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

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Dave Evans

Dave Evans

Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Cinzia Miatto

Cinzia Miatto

Senior Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Fran Richiusa

Fran Richiusa

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK