How to streamline policing processes using Microsoft Teams

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How to streamline policing processes using Microsoft Teams

North Yorkshire Police's Firearms Licensing Unit was able to turn a two-week task into one that took a day using Microsoft Teams. Inspector Andy Palmer explains how.

Date - 3rd July 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The National Enabling Programme (NEP) was set up by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to give forces an up-to-date technological environment to operate within. It is working to introduce secure platforms and national standards to try and...

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