AI

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.

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.

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

From mission-critical AI and drones to resilient communications and cross-agency collaboration, Motorola Solutions is showcasing how connected technology is helping emergency services make faster, more informed decisions while supporting those on the frontline.

As AI becomes embedded in everyday technology, emergency services face the challenge of embracing innovation without compromising safety. Mark Rice explores how Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is developing a practical, governance-led approach to AI adoption that balances opportunity with responsibility.

Ahead of The Emergency Tech Show, we spoke to Leanne Moorhouse, Public Safety Lead, Pimloc about breaking the ‘redaction bottleneck’, the responsible use of AI and how smarter digital evidence workflows can improve investigations, support officer wellbeing and strengthen public trust.

Ahead of exhibiting in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion at The Emergency Tech Show 2026, D2NA discusses cyber resilience, AI readiness and helping emergency services modernise with confidence.

Dr Keith Still shares how he started his decades long career in crowd science, bringing mathematical modelling and psychology together to help the emergency services understand the management of crowds.

Police Scotland has invested heavily in creating a ethical framework to govern the way it uses data in its work and this is now shaping the way it considers and implements technology across the force.