Author: Lanna Deamer

Ahead of The Emergency Tech Show 2026, Jo Atkinson, Blue Light Lead at Node4, discusses how better-connected data, systems and technology can help emergency services work more efficiently, improve decision-making and get critical information into the hands of frontline teams faster.

Policing generates vast amounts of operational learning, but too often valuable knowledge remains buried in reports, systems and individual experience. Marcus Ralphs explores how governed AI could help forces turn lessons from the past into practical intelligence for the operations of tomorrow.

As AI reshapes the way police forces manage public contact, Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary’s Clare Knibbs explains why technology should support rather than replace human judgement, while highlighting the importance of staff wellbeing, choice and inclusive leadership.

As Excelerate Technology celebrates 25 years in the public safety sector and 20 years at The Emergency Services Show, Group Sales Director Matt Wroughton reflects on the changing needs of emergency services, the company’s latest innovations and what the next 20 years of technology could bring.

The Metropolitan Police Service has selected AI-powered redaction platform RedactXpert to modernise how it handles sensitive operational documentation.

Ahead of The Emergency Tech Show, we speak to Peter Franklin and Eamon McGann at Core about how emergency services can make better use of their existing Microsoft investment, the role AI can play in improving everyday processes and what organisations need to consider before scaling new technology.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its wildfire response capability after becoming one of six National Wildfire Teams established through the government’s National Resilience programme.

The government’s latest devolution plans could reshape how policing, fire and other public services are governed across England. Simon Angelides and Dr Zoe Cookson of The Consultation Institute examine what the proposed reforms mean for accountability, public trust and why meaningful consultation will be critical to making them work.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has officially opened its new £55m headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, completing a major investment in modern policing infrastructure designed to support operational effectiveness, officer wellbeing and long-term sustainability.

Drawing on lessons from the 2023 Underfall Yard fire, Historic England explores why emergency planning, heritage crime prevention and clear salvage priorities are essential to protecting historic sites when every minute counts.