Digital Evidence Is a Lifecycle, Not a Digital Forensics Problem
Digital evidence is now central to almost every area of modern policing. It may originate from a mobile device, CCTV system, cloud service, vehicle, body-worn camera, social platform, specialist sensor or one of many other sources. It may be acquired by a frontline officer, investigator, digital forensic practitioner or specialist unit. It may then pass […]
Read MoreManaging Digital Data in Policing
Data has become the lifeblood of modern policing. Every call, every incident, every piece of digital evidence — from CCTV footage to mobile phone downloads — generates more data that has to be stored, accessed, shared, and ultimately disposed of correctly. The scale of it is staggering. Forces now hold petabytes of digital evidence across […]
Read MoreGetting Complex Technology Projects Over the Line
Organisations are under constant pressure to modernise critical technology platforms – whether it’s transforming Digital Forensics Units, modernising command and control, strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery, or improving how data is managed and governed. These programmes are high‑stakes and resource‑intensive. Success requires more than just technical expertise – it needs someone who can connect […]
Read MoreSeeing Clearly: Why Video Analytics Matters
In recent years, video analytics has shifted from being a niche capability to a critical operational tool. Whether it’s used for public safety, compliance, asset protection, or operational efficiency, the ability to extract insights from video footage – automatically and in real time – is now core to how many organisations function. But despite the […]
Read MoreRebuilding Digital Forensics: A Blueprint for Modern DFUs
The Problem We’re Facing Across UK policing – as well as within other public and private sector organisations – digital forensics remains one of the most resource-stretched functions. Many Digital Forensics Units (DFUs) are working on ageing infrastructure, juggling siloed tools, and firefighting mounting backlogs. Device volumes are up. Data volumes are up. The expectations […]
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