Technology

The use of drones across the emergency services continues to grow, bringing new opportunities for search and rescue, firefighting and operational support. But as the technology develops, so too must the training, skills and regulatory understanding needed to operate it safely and effectively.

Victims of domestic abuse are increasingly using video calls to report incidents to police, with one force recording 92% satisfaction among users of its remote video response (RVR) service.

A proposed medical drone network in Wales has received strong public support, with people backing the technology where it can improve NHS services and patient outcomes.

North East Ambulance Service is trialling new digital technology designed to support staff with documentation and record keeping.

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has renewed calls for legislation to govern the use of live facial recognition technology in Scotland, warning that existing arrangements leave a gap in independent oversight.

Police Scotland has completed the national rollout of body worn video, with more than 16,000 officers and staff now using the technology across the service.

The greatest risk in an online investigation is rarely the moment of compromise. It is the record of a pattern,…

As police forces modernise IT and move towards shared services, maintaining visibility, resilience and security across increasingly complex environments is becoming a major priority. Ahead of the Emergency Tech Show, Tanium explains how real-time asset visibility, automation and its Microsoft partnership can help forces strengthen cyber resilience while reducing complexity.

As digital evidence becomes central to almost every investigation, emergency services are under pressure to process more data, reduce backlogs and respond faster. Ahead of The Emergency Tech Show 2026, Exterro explains how AI, cloud technology and connected forensic workflows are helping investigators stay in control while working more efficiently.

ANS explains why successful digital transformation starts with strategy, how Microsoft Cloud is helping emergency services modernise legacy systems and what organisations need to do to become truly AI ready.