techUK refreshes strategic partnership agreement with the Police Digital Service
techUK is excited to announce the refresh of the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Police Digital Service (PDS). This partnership was initially established in 2021 with the aim to create a formal link between the tech industry sector and PDS.
Police Digital Services’ mission is to provide a centre of expertise to design, create and deliver national digital and information systems for UK law enforcement, efficiently and effectively.
The agreement has been put in place to increase industry awareness of the remit and objectives of PDS and techUK among the policing and supplier communities.
The partnership agreement has been established to support a more transparent and accessible market for technology in policing, as we look to strengthen the relationships between policing and the private sector to empower the sharing of public safety responsibilities.
The past three years have demonstrated the successful implementation of the partnership, establishing a clear connection and communication channel between the industry and policing. This opportunity has had significant benefits in fostering collaborations and conversations between techUK members and PDS, helping to move towards more strategically aligned, collaborative and sustainable relations where requirements and solutions are developed together, as stated in the National Policing Digital Strategy.
We are delighted to be continuing our strategic partnership with TechUK, now entering its fourth year. In that time our two organisations have worked closely to strengthen relationships between policing and industry, so that together we can provide the best digital technology in an ever-changing law enforcement landscape.
Over the past years, engagement has been fantastic through various events, roundtables, market briefings and webinars. Below some examples of the excellent work achieved through the partnership:
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Refreshing the National Policing Digital Strategy roundtable
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Police Digital Service Innovation Cohort Industry Engagement
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Various industry briefings to inform members about PDS future plans to support the implementation of policing digital transformation.
The partnership has also led to a fruitful collaboration for the annual PDS Summit, participation and involvement of PDS into techUK working groups, supporting policing in driving innovation in collaboration with the tech sector.
The refreshed agreement reflects the successful cooperation between techUK and Police Digital Service (PDS). Over the past three years, we have worked closely with the PDS team, and we want to celebrate the outstanding job we have done to reach this stage. This new formal agreement enables further collaboration between PDS, as a central coordinating organization for UK policing, and techUK, the industry voice and national champion for technology innovation.
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Georgie Morgan
Georgie Morgan
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.
Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.
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Cinzia Miatto
Cinzia Miatto
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 join techUK, Cinzia held positions within the third and public sectors, managing international and multi-disciplinary projects and funding initiatives. Cinzia has a double MA degree in European Studies from the University of Göttingen (Germany) and the University of Udine (Italy), with a focus on politics and international relations.
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Ella Gago-Brookes
Ella Gago-Brookes
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.
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