Exciting opportunity for techUK members interested in policing and crime to contribute to a funded project with the UCL Dawes Centre for Future Crime. This project aims to identify and discuss future crime threats that may be enabled or facilitated by embodied social robots.

The next phase of the project is a sandpit event at Missenden Abbey (hotel and conference center) in Great Missenden, UK, on December 2-3, 2024. This event will gather expert stakeholders from various sectors - including academia, government, industry, law enforcement, and civil society - to discuss findings from the literature review and integrate them with expert opinions and feedback. The ultimate goal is to develop a catalogue of crime scenarios and countermeasures.

Participants do not need to be experts in every area of the project; however, they should be able to contribute meaningfully to the discussions. In fact, diversity in participants' backgrounds is encouraged.

Travel, accommodation, and catering will be covered by the project budget. There is no need for prior preparation, as all necessary background information will be provided.

If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Dr. Lorenzo Pasculli at [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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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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Fran Richiusa

Fran 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.

 

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

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