UK policing is under scrutiny, facing numerous challenges such as outdated reporting systems, misalignment among officers, analysts, and IT staff, and wasted resources on manual data processing. These issues strain IT and analytical functions, making it difficult to meet reporting demands and daily tasks. Clean and accurate information is crucial for delivering efficient services, especially in policing where time is critical.
Modern data analytics tools can help police forces decrease response times, increase visibility, and provide proactive solutions. This results in a more visible police presence, safer communities, and more efficient services. However, barriers like time-intensive reporting, recruitment difficulties, and GDPR concerns hinder data utilisation.
Simpson Associates are a Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in data transformation and data strategy services. Simpson Associates were also awarded the Microsoft Partner of the year for community response in 2024, cementing our place as data leaders in the UK. At Simpson Associates we firmly believe in using the power of data for good and our work with Tackling Organised Exploitation Programme (TOEX), British Heart Foundation and North Yorkshire Council is a testament to that.