Blue Lights Campaign Week 2024

Guest blog by Clare Moseley, Sopra Steria... Interoperability has been a buzzword in the blue-light sector for some time and is a key focus for our emergency services and their industry partners, both determined to drive tangible improvements in public safety outcomes. Despite this focus, interoperability often means different things to different people.

Guest blog by Geoff Barraclough, CDS... The amount of digital evidence generated from crime scenes is staggering. From smartphone and computer data to surveillance footage and cloud storage, the potential for digital evidence to solve crimes is immense. It’s complicated by the changing state of digital artefacts and data as they connect to cloud platforms and other services.

Guest blog by Adam Back, Fortinet ... From a global or UK perspective, Fortinet has seen a new era commence in Blue Light digital interoperability in the last decade. Many organisations modernise rapidly and enhance public safety using new technology. This new era of secure interoperability brings two types of benefit: technical and organisational.

Guest blog by Rob Walsh, tmc3... In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability of policing and the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) to share accurate and timely information is crucial for the safety of the public. The data that these services collect, store and share lie at the heart of this capability.

Guest blog by Alex Wood and James Johnson, Soprasteria... Technology is embedded in every part of our lives—transforming how we connect, work, learn, and access services. This shift is critical to supporting the government’s 'Take Back Our Streets' mission, with part of the aim being to crack down on antisocial behaviour with more neighbourhood police. 

Guest blog by Sophia McKale, VE3... In today’s complex security landscape, UK emergency services are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance public safety, prevent crime, and support victims. With innovations like predictive analytics, real-time surveillance, and AI-driven insights, digital tools are transforming how we protect communities

Guest blog by Ed Hardman, CDS... For any modern police force, the efficient and accessible reporting of non-emergency crimes is crucial, reducing pressure on front-line teams and improving access to information and support for the public.

Guest blog by Rosie Watson, Domestic Abuse Alliance... We have already seen how mobile applications for victims can provide immediate access to resources, support networks, and reporting mechanisms. They can also offer safety features, like location tracking or emergency contact alerts.

Guest blog by Debbie Kettle, KIM Software ...Adopting efficient and innovative digital tools that are victim centered and bring together the multi agencies that build that victim’s journey and provide the support framework is key here.

Guest blog by John Hayden, Ctrl O ... Sometimes, when you work for a software company, it’s from chatting to friends on country walks or over dinner, you realise how versatile your work could be. Recently, it was a conversation about a garden gnome that made the penny drop for me.

Guest blog published by Charlotte Simon, Microsoft ... September 2024 - Manchester, UK – In an innovative collaboration aimed at driving positive change within safeguarding, Robiquity has partnered with Durham Constabulary to reimagine how safeguarding cases are managed. Leveraging the power of the Microsoft Power Platform, this partnership has delivered significant advancements in case management solutions that will drive efficiencies to support public protection and reduced safeguarding risk