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Digital forensics automation helps Met to reduce need to outsource
(03/02/20) Examiners spend less time viewing child abuse material and can work on more complex cases.

'Name and shame' forces who do not sign up to national ICT systems
(27/01/20) Government's digital guru says that nationally agreed systems should be given to forces for free as long as they comply with mandate.

Digital Forensics: The DIY approach
(24/01/20) The National Crime Agency's digital forensics system has been built from scratch by warrant carrying officers. It is not on the cloud but forms a national network that regional units and other agencies can plug into. Gary Mason hears how it was done.

'Farcical state' of police IT is a 'disgrace'
(31/01/19) Outdated kit, patchy service and incompatible computer systems are needlessly hindering criminal investigations.