Digital Transformation: For Policing & Criminal Justice

Agenda

Wellington, 11 June 2024

All times in NZST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Keynote

The Future of Policing: Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents. 
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence. 
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence. 
  • Highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies, technology providers, retailers and private CCTV owners to address collection of evidence quickly and efficiently to solve crimes. 

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

11:10 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

11:55 am

Case Study

Revolutionising Policing Operations

  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

Sydney, 13 June 2024

All times in AEST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Government Keynote

The Future of Policing: Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Tahli Blicblau, Director of Strategic Intelligence & Capabilities, NSW Crime Commission
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents. 
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence. 
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence. 
  • Highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies, technology providers, retailers and private CCTV owners to address collection of evidence quickly and efficiently to solve crimes. 

Tahli Blicblau, Director of Strategic Intelligence & Capabilities, NSW Crime Commission

11:10 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

11:55 am

Case Study

Revolutionising Policing Operations

  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

Hobart, 14 June 2024

All times in AEST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Government Keynote

The Future of Policing: Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Jonathan Higgins, Deputy Commissioner, Tasmania Police
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents. 
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence. 
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence. 
  • Highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies, technology providers, retailers and private CCTV owners to address collection of evidence quickly and efficiently to solve crimes. 

Jonathan Higgins, Deputy Commissioner, Tasmania Police

11:10 am

Fireside Chat

Empowering Collaboration and Innovation: Digital Tools and Evidence Management in Environmental Investigations

Wes Ford, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Environment Protection Authority & Jonathan Higgins, Deputy Commissioner, Tasmania Police
  • Exploring the use of digital tools such as drones and 3D mapping technology in the recovery and documentation of digital evidence related to environmental incidents 
  • Highlighting collaborative frameworks established between EPA Tasmania and Tasmanian Police for digital evidence management and sharing 
  • Sharing insights into the regulatory response framework and investigative processes employed by EPA and Tasmanian Police to ensure compliance and accountability 
  • Discussing strategies for effective digital information management, assessment, and recovery, including data preservation, analysis, and presentation in legal proceedings 

Wes Ford, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Environment Protection Authority & Jonathan Higgins, Deputy Commissioner, Tasmania Police

11:25 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration.

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

12:10 pm

Case Study

Revolutionising Policing Operations

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

12:40 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:45 pm

Lunch & Networking

Adelaide, 18 June 2024

All times in ACST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Government Keynote

Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management

Richard Wood, Team Leader Principal Investigator, Environment Protection Authority SA
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents.
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence.
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence.

Richard Wood, Team Leader Principal Investigator, Environment Protection Authority SA

11:10 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

11:55 am

Case Study

Revolutionising Policing Operations

  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

Melbourne, 19 June 2024

All times in AEST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Government Keynote

The Future of Policing: Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Glenn Weir, Assistant Commissioner, Victoria Police
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents. 
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence. 
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence. 
  • Highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies, technology providers, retailers and private CCTV owners to address collection of evidence quickly and efficiently to solve crimes. 

Glenn Weir, Assistant Commissioner, Victoria Police

11:10 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

11:55 am

Case Study

Revolutionizing Policing Operations

  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

Brisbane, 20 June 2024

All times in AEST

10:00 am

Registration and Networking Tea & Coffee

10:30 am

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:40 am

Opening Remarks from Conference Chair

Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary
Steve Watts, Former Chief Strategic Advisor and Investigator at Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, European Union, Abu Dhabi Police and Hampshire Constabulary

10:55 am

Government Keynote

The Future of Policing: Exploring Challenges in Digital Evidence Management in Law Enforcement

Bruce Mcnab, Superintendent, Queensland Police Services
  • Address the complexities of managing rapidly increasing volumes of digital evidence and discuss the challenges it presents. 
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting siloed evidence, analysing, storing, and sharing of digital evidence. 
  • Examine the significance of interoperability and compatibility in handling diverse types of digital evidence. 
  • Highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies, technology providers, retailers and private CCTV owners to address collection of evidence quickly and efficiently to solve crimes. 

Bruce Mcnab, Superintendent, Queensland Police Services

11:10 am

Keynote

Breaking Down Silos: How to transform digital evidence management for Public Safety and Justice agencies

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE
  • Breaking Down Silos: How to save time, money whilst improving processes and outcomes for victims 
  • Digitally transform to streamline the acquisition of evidence 
  • Solving the Data Problem that’s makes policing and justice inefficient 
  • Solving the digital evidence silo problem 
  • Why to digitally transform to eliminate manual tasks 
  • Understand how DEMS consolidates diverse sources into a single pane of the truth, streamlining processes and enhancing investigative capabilities 
  • Solving the collection, analysis and sharing of digital evidence securely and effectively to solve crimes faster 
  • Promote online citizen engagement to enhance community participation and collaboration. 

John Rennie, General Manager, Public Safety, NICE

11:55 am

Case Study

Revolutionising Policing Operations

  • Delve into the transformation of digital evidence collection, management, disclosure, and sharing, signifying a crucial advancement towards efficiency and innovation in policing operations. 
  • Explore the integration of established systems like NicheRMS, streamlining case creation and enabling prompt access to digital evidence, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. 
  • Reinforcing collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other departments, focusing on streamlined processes for requesting online evidence to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in investigations. 
  • Building a strong foundation for managing digital evidence, laying the groundwork for future advancements and operational excellence in policing operations. 

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks Conference Chair

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking