The Policing Tech Forum is organising a series of webinars looking at the current and future direction of technology across policing.

The first webinar will be focusing on Interoperability. Attendees will be provided with an overview of the strategic approach to transforming contact and addressing the business problems this area of policing is facing.

techUK members can join the webinars for free. For sponsorship options please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

 

Dave Evans

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.

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Fran Richiusa

Fran Richiusa

Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

Fran is the Junior Programme Manager for the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme, supporting project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, prisons, and security.   

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.

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/,https://www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/

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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.

Email:
[email protected]

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