National Police Digital Strategy 2030 refresh

The National Police Digital Strategy 2030 (NPDS 2030) was initially published five years ago to drive much needed digital transformation across policing. Since then, significant external influences have led to changes across policing that have both driven and disrupted the aims of this strategy, not least with the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis which followed. These factors, along with the growing need for a modernised police service, have prompted a mid-point review of this strategy.

As part of this review, an extensive consultation process has taken place, to ensure diversity of thought, identify key areas of focus and provide the framework necessary to ensure forces work collaboratively, embrace technology and understand the benefits we are working to deliver.

This refresh includes the implementation of a National Data and Analytics Office, a wider set of national cyber capabilities to fulfil the requirements of the Police Cyber Strategy, and a Police Science and Technology Strategy to enable consistent and future-proofed decision making that is fit for the future.

In line with the Police Science and Technology Strategy and to drive efficiencies across our service, the NPDS 2030 seeks to empower leaders with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions around the use of digital data and technology (DDaT).

It aims to address fragmentation in the implementation of technology locally, to provide clear strategic direction and national level DDaT capabilities. In encouraging collaborative working, the NPDS 2030 will provide the necessary framework for public and private sector organisations to work together seamlessly, introducing a robust prioritisation model to ensure investment in the right technology, at the right time.

Open and transparent communication will be central to the delivery of this strategy, with engagement across police forces, communities, academia and industry pivotal to sharing the challenges being faced by policing and the work being done to tackle them.

The NPDS 2030 will be launched in Spring 2025. Please keep an eye on NPCC channels for further updates.