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"Banning Tor Is Not Acceptable" Claims UK Parliament
The UK Parliament has issued a report that argues that the banning of anonymity systems like the Tor network is “not an acceptable policy option.”
“At Least Half” Of Police Calls Originate From Social Media
Upwards of 50% of calls delivered to front-line Police officers are said to have originated from complaints relating to social media.
Accenture Wins Major Police Outsourcing Contract
Management consulting services company Accenture has been selected to manage applications for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), the company announced on Monday.
Bring 999 Into ‘The Smartphone Generation’ Says IET
The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for changes to the emergency 999 service to reflect the digital age.
Can Cloud Data Accelerate Forensic Investigations?
Cloud data represents a virtual goldmine of potential evidence for forensic investigators.
City Of London Police Adopts Cloud Platform
The City of London Police has set out to reduce costs by 30% by using cloud-based IT services in an expansion of an already existing partnership.
City of London Police Displays Warning Ads On Illegal Sites
It is warning customers to close the window on sites that are under investigation for breaching copyright and file sharing services form the brunt of those targeted.
Concerns Raised Over Police Social Media Misbehaviour
A shock study says hundreds of Police have been disciplined for a range of social media no-nos, including rmaking inappropriate, racist or threatening comments in cyberspace.
Danish Police Explains Why He Wants Government To Have Access To Our Data
Troels Oerting of the Danish police gave a fascinating opening keynote defending the right of the police to use surveillance over the Internet. It certainly ruffled some feathers in Brussels.
Data Reveals Police Procurement Must Improve
The amount of money Police forces across the UK are spending on various items varies wildly from force to force, a new study suggests.
Dixon Of Dock Green Has Quietly Bought Loads Of Your Data
The Financial Times has pursued the Freedom of Information request that BT, EE, Vodafone and Virgin Media, among others, received a total of £6.7m from those friendly Bobbies on the beat for your personal info.
Durham Constabulary Utilises Microsoft Dynamics For Better Crime Fighting
Durham Constabulary has been using Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management) to help it better serve the needs of the public.
Former TalkTalk CIO Joins Police ICT
The Police ICT Company, an organisation recently set up to support UK Police forces in making the best use of technology, has appointed a new Chief Executive.
Home Office Lacks Data To Assess Impact Of Police Cuts
The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has claimed that the Home Office lacks the necessary data to assess the true impact of cuts to Police services.
ICO Fines Welsh Police For Data Breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined South Wales Police £160,000 for losing a video recording which was key evidence in a sexual abuse case.
ICO Slams UK Police Forces In Audit
An Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) audit of 17 UK Police forces found just one of these met the criteria to receive the highest rating for data protection compliance.
Integrated Emergency Services IT Part Of Government Reform Plan
Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed the government is aiming to integrate the technology used by the UK’s blue light services part of its “smarter state” vision.
Met Chooses Command And Control System Suppliers
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) says it has chosen a group of suppliers to deliver a new command and control system in a £90m contract.
Met Police Seeking Vast Amounts Of Technology
The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking ICT suppliers to provide it with a variety of technology including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, printers and phones.
Met Police To Upgrade Digital Forensics Capabilities
The Metropolitan Police Service has revealed it is seeking a supplier for the provision of a Digital Forensics Managed Service Provision.

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