Technology and the Policing Reform White Paper: six months on – event round-up

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This piece reviews a techUK event about progress on policing reform six months after the white paper. It highlights the creation of a new CDIO role, a centralized DDaT function, and the push for national standards and interoperability. The discussion also emphasizes scaling local innovations through secure platforms and structured national contracts that support multi-supplier frameworks. Industry engagement remains a priority, especially where policing wants evidence-based solutions, workforce development, and stronger partnerships with suppliers. The event points to ongoing modernization work across cloud, networks, digital skills, and procurement models in public safety.

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