OnDemand: The Digital Policing Conference 2026

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2026 Overview

2026 Agenda

• 9.45am

  Chair’s Opening Remarks

  Dr Craig Webber, Associate Professor, University of Southampton

  

• 10.00am

  Keynote: Adapting to a Digital World: AI and Governance

  Chris Nelson, Gloucestershire PCC and National Performance, Data and New Tech Ethics Joint lead, APCC 

  

• 10.20am

  Keynote: Enabling Digital Investigation Workforce Capability

  • Outlining the challenge of maintaining digital skills in a dynamically changing technology environment
  • Understanding the national learning programmes available to enhance digital skills
  • Implementing a digital mindset across the whole policing eco-system

  Sarra Fotheringham, Policing Standards Manager (Cyber Crime), College of Policing

  

• 10.40am

  Questions & Answers

• 11.00am

  Comfort Break

• 11.20am

  Keynote: Using Technology to Tackle Cyber-Crime 

  • The Cyber Threat Facing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
    Understanding the scale, impact and evolving nature of cyber crime affecting SMEs, and why supporting this sector is critical to the UK’s economic resilience.
  • The Role of the Cyber Resilience Centres
    How the Cyber Resilience Centres operate as a policing-led partnership with academia and industry to strengthen cyber resilience across communities and businesses.
  • Delivering Practical Support Through Funded Services
    How the Centres provide accessible, affordable, and in many cases funded cyber resilience services to SMEs, helping them prevent, prepare for, and respond to cyber threats.

  Patrick Milford, Detective Superintendent – Head of the Cyber Resilience Centre Network, City of London Police

  

• 11.40am

  Keynote: Digital Forensics: Ensuring Standards Across Investigations

  Gurlabh Singh, Digital Forensic Services Manager, SYTECH – Digital Forensics

  

• 12.00pm

  Keynote: Live Facial Recognition

  • Outlining key developments in facial recognition technology and it’s uses
  • Understanding and utilising Live Facial Recognition to identify people suspected of criminal activity or those who have outstanding warrants
  • Adhering to data protection, equality, and human rights laws when using facial recognition
  • Strategies for improving community perceptions of the use of facial recognition technology

  Claudia McCready, Lecturer, University of West England 

  

• 12.20pm

  Questions & Answers

• 12.40pm

  Lunch Break

• 1.50pm

  Case Study: Using Technology to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

  • Utilising User-Centered Design to provide support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, stalking and harassment
  • Ensuring that technological support provides effective services to non-English speaking and disabled victims enabling them to tell their stories
  • Strategies for using cloud technology to provide a unified experience for victims across all touchpoints
  • Guidance on utilising data and analytical tools to support qualitative findings

  DC Neil Howells, Cyber Crime Protect Officer, West Midlands Police

  

• 2.20pm

  Case Study: Policing in an Online World

  • Demonstrate the operational need for safe, secure, and auditable internet access across policing, particularly for frontline staff relying on OSINT and internet‑based enquiries.
  • Presents research findings showing widespread use of personal devices for intelligence work, highlighting risks, gaps, and legitimacy concerns.
  • Explains the design, implementation, and outcomes of the 2025 Long Arm Browser Proof of Concept, including usage statistics, user feedback, and operational benefits.
  • Shows how enhanced internet intelligence capabilities support investigations, organisational efficiency, and improve victim outcomes.

  Liam Cahill, Inspector – Integrity Screening Unit, Metropolitan Police 

  

• 2.50pm

  Questions & Answers

• 3.10pm

  Chair’s Closing Remarks

  Dr Craig Webber, Associate Professor, University of Southampton

  

• 3.20pm

  Conference Close

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2026 Speakers

Liz Aston

Director

Scottish Institute for Policing Research

Sarra Fotheringham

Policing Standards Manager for Digital and Cyber

College of Policing

Steve Ackland

Director

Aim Ltd

Joy Allen

Police and Crime Commissioner

Durham Police & Crime Commissioner’s Office

Jason Cullum

Detective Sergeant and Digital Media Investigator

Northamptonshire Police

Nicola Faulconbridge

HM Assistant Inspector of Constabularies

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

Chris Hutton

Chief Inspector - Programme

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Zoe Traynor

Detective Inspector – Domestic Abuse Hub

Kent Police

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