Policing and Justice Digital Solutions

Modernise POLICING with low-code apps, seamless integrations and workflows.

From mobile evidence collection apps to integrated intelligence systems and automated reporting, our Policing and Justice digital solutions enhance policing efficiency, data sharing, and frontline effectiveness all with security and compliance at the core. Police forces today are at a critical digital juncture. Crime is changing (with cybercrime, digital evidence, and data volumes exploding), and the need to share information across 43 separate forces and partner agencies is greater than ever. Yet many forces are held back by legacy IT systems that don’t work together, siloed data, and complex procurement and security requirements that can slow innovation.

Key Challenges in digital Policing

The Police Foundation’s 2024 report on digital policing highlights that outdated systems and fragmented data are stifling progress, calling for interoperability and cloud-based platforms to replace legacy tech. Digiovations answers this call: we provide agile, secure solutions that enhance policing capabilities on the front line and in the back office, while integrating with critical existing systems and adhering to policing’s stringent security standards.

Fragmented Systems

Most police forces run multiple systems (command & control, records management, intelligence databases, case file systems, HR systems). These often don’t talk to each other easily, requiring duplicate data entry and manual reconciliation. Cross-force data sharing (or with regional units like ROCUs) is even more difficult if systems aren’t compatible.

Data Overload, Limited Insight

Digital policing generates vast data – body cam footage, digital evidence, crime stats, ANPR feeds, etc. Making sense of it (e.g., analyzing crime patterns or collating evidence quickly) is a big task. Without modern tools, opportunities for proactive policing or faster investigations can be missed.

Manual Processes & Admin Burden

Police officers and staff still handle a lot of paperwork and repetitive admin – from filling out the same details on multiple forms, to preparing standard reports by copying information between systems. This not only consumes time but can introduce errors. Every hour an officer spends on paperwork is an hour off the street.

Security and Compliance Needs

Policing demands high security. Any digital solution must comply with data protection laws, Home Office guidelines, be accredited to certain security levels. Role-based access, audit trails, and secure hosting (often within secure government clouds or on-prem) are mandatory. Also, procurement for police can be complex, especially if a solution might access the Police National Computer or sensitive data – providers need credibility and clearances.

Public Expectations & New Service Models

The public expects modern interfaces for certain police interactions (like online crime reporting, application for licenses, etc.). Additionally, policing is exploring new tech (mobile devices for officers, predictive policing tools, etc.) implementing these in a way that complements officers’ work (and doesn’t distract or overwhelm) is a never ending challenge.

Digiovations’ INNOVATION Approach for
Policing and Justice Digital Solutions

Our solution approach for policing is built on our foundational first hand experience of working with multiple police forces across the country we leverage the Microsoft Cloud Apps framework to build modern cloud native solutions.

Integration & Data Sharing

Digiovations excels at integration – a crucial need for police tech. We implement solutions that act as an “integration layer” between systems. Using secure connectors or custom integrations, we ensure that if, say, a firearms licensing database and an incident log system need to share info, they will. We have experience aligning with the National Policing Digital Strategy which calls for better data connectivity.

Using Power Pages a regional organised crime unit (ROCU) might could aggregate intelligence from several forces’ systems, with proper access controls. Our solutions support the vision of interoperability: breaking information silos so officers and analysts get the full picture.

Modern Mobile and Frontline Tools

Just like in other sectors, we find many police processes that can be automated or streamlined. There are multiple opportunities such as duty roster approvals (officers requesting shift swaps or overtime could do it via an app, auto-routed to supervisors), equipment requisitions (automatically consolidating requests and updating inventory systems), and routine notifications (like automatically emailing court liaison when a case file is updated).

For example, using Power BI a force could automatically generate a weekly crime stat report for command staff, pulling data from various systems to produce charts and tables, saving analysts hours each week.

Mobile responsive front line apps

Policing happens on the move. We design mobile-responsive apps so officers can use them on their force-issued devices. Think of a simple app that lets an officer file a community policing report from their phone after visiting a community meeting, or a checklist app for vehicle inspections that directly logs into the fleet management system. These tools increase real-time information capture and reduce end-of-shift paperwork piles. We also ensure offline capability when needed (for situations where connectivity is poor) so data can sync later – critical for reliability in the field.

For example, using Power Apps to create a mobile evidence collection app so an officer on scene can input key details, capture photos, and take a statement their mobile device. This app would then feed the data directly into the existing case management system back at the station.

Augmenting, Not Replacing, Core Systems

We recognize that big systems like Command & Control or Records Management Systems (RMS) are mission-critical and not easily changed. Our strategy is to build supplementary low-code apps and workflows that integrate with these core systems. We add capabilities around the edges without disrupting the heart of operations.

A final example using Copilot Agents paired with a Power Automate to create a workflow that automatically pulls data from multiple databases to compile a suspect report or briefing document, which might have taken an analyst hours to prepare manually.

Secure & Compliant Policing and Justice
Digital Solutions by Design

Security is non-negotiable in policing, and we are meticulous about it. All our solutions for law enforcement clients are developed with security at the heart by our specialist Microsoft Certified team.

Robust Access Control

Every app or portal has role-based access and authentication aligned with police IT policies. We integrate with your Active Directory to uses your existing identity. Officers and staff see only what they should when required.

Audit Trails

We log all key activities in the system. For instance, if an officer edits a record or a supervisor approves a request, it’s recorded. This is crucial for evidential integrity and accountability (knowing who accessed or changed information).

Privacy and Data Protection

Police data includes personal and criminal information which is extremely sensitive. Our solutions ensure compliance with data protection laws and specific restrictions like the handling of Criminal Offence Data under GDPR. We include appropriate consent or authority checks in workflows (for example, ensuring that if data is shared with another agency, it’s under the correct information-sharing agreement). We can also incorporate data retention rules (e.g., auto-archiving or deletion of records should policy dictates).

Data Encryption & Secure Hosting:

We typically deploy solutions in the Microsoft Azure Government cloud or police-approved cloud environments that meet NPCC/CESG standards. All data in transit between systems is encrypted (using HTTPS, VPN tunnels, etc.). If data is stored in the cloud, it’s encrypted at rest. We also accommodate on-premises deployments when required for highly sensitive data using your private networks.

Compliance with Standards

We follow the College of Policing’s digital tool guidelines, and consider standards such as the Police Data Model or Home Office Data Standards. When integrating with other systems, we respect all interfaces and security protocols mandated. Our awareness of these standards speeds up approval from your IT security and information assurance teams.

Proven, trusted digital services provider

Digiovations is a trusted supplier on CCS and Bloom frameworks, which means we have been pre-vetted for working with public sector data and processes. Forces can take confidence that we’ve passed rigorous security checks and can be engaged through official frameworks.

Digital workplace Benefits through
Policing and Justice Digital Solutions

Partnering with Digiovations, police forces can expect improvements in their
digital workplace experiences including:

Increased Officer Availability

Automation cuts down the time officers spend on paperwork. Introducing digital forms and workflows, can save many of hours of officer and staff time putting more policing hours back on the street.

Faster, Informed Responses

Integrated data systems mean responding, officers and control rooms have all relevant information at their fingertips improving situational awareness and decision-making.

Improved Data Accuracy

Entering data once and sharing it, reduces errors caused by re-entry. Using mobile solutions that feed multiple systems ensures consistency which leads to more reliable records and statistics.

Better Collaboration

Sharing data across units or forces becomes easier and faster, crucial for tackling crimes that cross borders (organized crime, terrorism, etc.). Modern digital workflows enable info to be shared supporting national policing goals of interoperability.

Enhanced Public Service & Transparency

Digital channels (like online reporting tools or chatbots for non-emergency inquiries) improve public access. People can report minor crimes without clogging emergency lines or waiting on hold. Better data management means forces can respond more promptly to public information requests, aiding transparency and community trust.

Agility in Adopting New Tech

Once a force has a modern, integrated environment, adding new capabilities (like a body-worn camera integration, or an AI tool for analysing CCTV footage) becomes simpler. Our digital solutions make future tech adoption plug-and-play. This agility is valuable as policing technology continues to evolve.

Digital Innovation, local POLICING impact

A forward-thinking example of modern digital solutions: leveraging data analytics, a force could use Power BI to combine crime data with geographic and temporal data. Patterns could indicate markers that weren’t apparent before – like specific areas experiencing certain crime spikes on particular days. Command could use this to adjust patrol strategies, and potentially see a measurable reduction in incidents. This example shows how connecting and analysing data can directly influence policing efficacy and community safety

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Why Digiovations for Policing and Justice Digital Solutions?

Digiovations stands out because we bring a consultative, partnership approach to police projects. We don’t just drop in technology; we engage with officers, civilian staff, and IT departments to truly understand operational workflows and pain points.

Ride-alongs, control room observations, and workshops with detectives or support staff are examples of how we gather context to ensure our solutions fit the policing environment. We appreciate the culture of policing – any tool must be reliable (officers depend on it in critical moments), easy to use under pressure, and actually save time.

We design with the end-user in mind, often involving frontline officers in user testing. The language and terminology in our applications match policing norms (“warrant”, “incident”, “collar number”, etc.), and we ensure that using our apps feels like simplifying the job, not adding tech for tech’s sake. Finally, confidentiality is in our DNA. We are used to NDAs and even vetting if needed for certain engagements. You can trust us with sensitive projects – our track record shows respect and protection for the information and missions entrusted to us.

Transform your POLICING SERVICES with our digital innovation approach

Our Microsoft certified team is proud to help forces across the country accelerate their digital transformation in service of their communities. Whether it’s a specific project like a new mobile app for a policing unit, or an overarching digital strategy for the next 5 years, Digiovations has the expertise and dedication to deliver results. With technology accelerating, now is the time to equip your officers and staff with the best digital tools to enhance their safety and effectiveness, and we are here to help you do it securely and seamlessly.