10am – 5pm8 October 2024
The Park Regis hotel, Birmingham
Whether your force is looking to take the next step on its digital journey, or you’re well on your way with transformation, Node4 is ready and waiting to shine a light on the many practical ways technology can impact the day-to-day lives of your officers, police staff and the communities you serve.
Join us at Policing First 2024, a free, immersive day-long event uniting policing and technology professionals through one shared goal: to bring about tech-led transformation that helps deliver change that truly matters.
Agenda:
CLOUD ENABLEMENT: THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR INTEGRATED POLICING with Dan Hamilton (Account Technology Strategist for UK Policing, Microsoft)
Cloud transformation offers police forces unprecedented opportunities to revolutionise their operations. In this session, we’ll explore the impact of transitioning from on-premises systems to cloud-based solutions. We’ll explore future possibilities, such as using AI to enhance daily operations, applying advanced analytics to data, and the flexibility Azure offers digital forensics teams to scale their capabilities when needed.
MODERNISING POLICING: NAVIGATING LEGACY APPLICATION CHALLENGES with Nick Prentice-Jenkins (Senior Power Platform Specialist, Microsoft),Steve Eade (Microsoft)
Legacy applications pose unique challenges for police forces, yet their continued use is crucial for providing support to their community. In this session, we’ll be delving into how low-code strategies can help forces transition away from legacy systems, including ensuring a data-first strategy is adopted to ensure the necessary security and governance is in place to protect sensitive information.
AUTOMATION, AI AND ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT with Jay Fitzhenry (Pre-Sales Lead, Node4)
Join our transformation expert Jay Fitzhenry as he discusses how Microsoft technology can enhance citizen care and engagement. We’ll explore public-facing portals and automated case progression, along with insights into leveraging AI for improved citizen engagement.
THE ROLE OF DATA IN MODERN POLICING with Reuben Barry (Practice Director, Data & AI, Node4)
Information is the lifeblood of policing, but how can forces harness its power? In this session we’ll tackle the fundamentals of data: from managing legacy systems and unifying siloed data, to enhancing data security, effective management and gaining actionable insights to explore future possibilities of proactive policing.
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.
Call for contributions: digitising justice – how can technology support access to justice?
Get involved in our Digital Justice Impact Day on Wednesday 29 April, where techUK members can contribute blogs, insights, and expertise on how technology can support the justice journey, from courts and tribunals to probation services and prisons.
Policing enters a new era: technology at the heart of reform
Policing is entering a new era, with technology playing a central role in reform, capability and public trust. This piece explores how digital tools, data and innovation are supporting more effective policing, the challenges forces face in adopting new technology, and what reform means for industry and public safety partners — read the insight to understand how technology is shaping the future of policing.
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.
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 the Junior Programme Manager for the 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.
Prior to joining techUK, she gained experience working across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) charities, where she developed a deep understanding of public service and advocacy.
