Thin Digital Line - Episode 1 Trailer

It’s the year 2045 and what remains for policing? In this final episode of Thin Digital Line, host Jason Harwin is joined by Chief Constable Gavin Stephens – Chair of the NPCC, Tony Blaker – Former Deputy Chief Constable of Kent Police, now Chief of Staff for the NPCC Lead for Digital, Data, and Technology, and Alan Anderson of Exception, to reflect on insights from the series, offering a roadmap for how policing can adapt, innovate, and thrive in the decades ahead. Together, they delve into the big questions: how can policing leapfrog into the future, harness the power of data and AI, and maintain the crucial human touch in an increasingly tech-driven world? Guests on this episode: Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, Tony Blaker, Former Deputy Chief Constable of Kent Police, now Chief of Staff for the NPCC Lead for Digital, Data, and Technology, And Alan Anderson, Director Responsible for Criminal Justice at Exception, the digital transformation specialist which is renowned for supporting criminal justice organisations across the UK. Hosted by Jason Harwin KPM, Thin Digital Line is an Exception production. Visit ⁠https://exceptionuk.com/justice⁠.

In this episode of Thin Digital Line, Jason Harwin explores the future of policing’s most essential resource: its people. Joined by Jodie Stanley, Senior Service Designer at Exception, and Chief Constable Jason Hogg, National Police Chief Council's Head of the Workforce Coordination Committee, the discussion covers the fundamental changes needed to build a responsive, skilled and tech-enabled workforce ready for the mid-century realities of 2045. Not only do  they dive into the transformative potential of technology in policing, but our guests also explore the importance of training, diversity, culture and user-centred design to ensure the Service remains effective and connected to the communities it serves. Guests on this episode: Jason Hogg, Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, and Head of the NPCC Workforce Coordination Committee And Jodie Stanley, Senior Service Designer at Exception, the digital transformation specialist which is renowned for supporting criminal justice organisations across the UK. Hosted by Jason Harwin KPM, Thin Digital Line is an Exception production. Visit ⁠https://exceptionuk.com/justice⁠.

How can policing unlock the true value of its data by 2045? In this episode of Thin Digital Line, Jason Harwin is joined by three leading voices in data – Aimee Smith, Teresa Ashforth, and Graham Adamson - to discuss the transformative role of data in the future of British policing. With insights on data governance, AI, and the need for a culture shift in how police forces manage and use data, this episode explores how the service must evolve to ready itself towards the year 2045. What really is the likelihood of data helping to prevent crime, improve decision-making, and enhance the public’s trust in policing? Guests on this episode: Metropolitan Police Service Director of Data, Aimee Smith NPCC Interim Head of Data, Teresa Ashforth And Graham Adamson, Head of Infrastructure & Data at Exception, the digital transformation specialist which is renowned for supporting criminal justice organisations across the UK. Hosted by Jason Harwin KPM, Thin Digital Line is an Exception production. Visit https://exceptionuk.com/justice.

What might policing in the UK look like 21 years' in the future? In this third episode of Thin Digital Line, Jason Harwin explores with expert guests - Alex Murray, Chris Haward, and Alasdair Hendry - how artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise the way that crimes are predicted, prevented, and solved in 2045. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of law enforcement, where humans and machines must work hand in hand to keep communities safe through cutting-edge innovations such as AI-driven surveillance, automated decision-making, and the rise of AI-powered crime. And, of course, as technology accelerates, so too must the approach to ethics and public trust. Guests on this episode: T/Chief Constable Alex Murray, NPCC lead for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chief Constable Chris Haward, NPCC lead for Serious and Organised Crime Alasdair Hendry – Managing Director of Exception, the digital transformation specialist which is renowned for supporting criminal justice organisations across the UK. Hosted by Jason Harwin KPM, Thin Digital Line is an Exception production. Visit https://exceptionuk.com/justice.

Digital fraud and computer misuse currently comprise half of all crime in the UK. In this second episode of Thin Digital Line, Jason is joined by Assistant Commissioner Peter O'Doherty, City of London Police, and Alan Anderson, Exception’s Director Responsible for Criminal Justice, to explore digital fraud, cybercrime trends, and the evolving challenges police forces face in addressing computer-related crime ahead of the year 2045. Guests on this episode: Assistant Commissioner Peter O'Doherty, City of London Police, who has NPCC responsibility for leading the UK policing response to fraud and cyber crime Alan Anderson, Exception’s Director Responsible for Criminal Justice Hosted by Jason Harwin KPM, Thin Digital Line is an Exception production.

In this first episode of Thin Digital Line, host Jason Harwin explores how the technological singularity, as predicted by futurist Ray Kurzweil, could reshape policing by the year 2045. Singularity refers to the point where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, transforming society in profound ways. With the help of distinguished guests — Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council; Tony Blaker, former Kent Constabulary Deputy Chief Constable and currently DDATCC Chief of Staff; and Alasdair Hendry, Managing Director of the digital transformation specialist, Exception — the episode delves into the transformation, challenges and opportunities that singularity will bring to policing in the UK, taking listeners on a journey 21 years' in the future, where advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and digital technology are set to transform the fabric of the service. This episode offers a thought-provoking discussion around topics such as the use of AI in crime prevention, the ethical dilemmas surrounding data and surveillance, and the need for trust between the police and the public in a world where technology increasingly mediates human interaction. The panel reflects on past technological advancements and considers how future innovations, such as smart uniforms, drones, and AI-powered decision-making, will reshape the role of police officers, criminal investigations, and community safety. Guests: Chief Constable Gavin Stephens – Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, leading the modernisation of policing across the UK. Tony Blaker – Former Deputy Chief Constable of Kent Police, now Chief of Staff for the Digital, Data, and Technology Chief Constables' Council. Alasdair Hendry – Managing Director of Exception, the digital transformation specialist which is renowned for supporting criminal justice organisations across the UK. Thin Digital Line is an Exception production

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, on technological singularity and what that means for policing in Britain. Listen to the first episode of Thin Digital Line from Monday, 16th September. Available wherever you get your podcasts.