Exciting opportunity for techUK members interested in policing and crime to contribute to a funded project with the UCL Dawes Centre for Future Crime. This project aims to identify and discuss future crime threats that may be enabled or facilitated by embodied social robots.
The next phase of the project is a sandpit event at Missenden Abbey (hotel and conference center) in Great Missenden, UK, on December 2-3, 2024. This event will gather expert stakeholders from various sectors - including academia, government, industry, law enforcement, and civil society - to discuss findings from the literature review and integrate them with expert opinions and feedback. The ultimate goal is to develop a catalogue of crime scenarios and countermeasures.
Participants do not need to be experts in every area of the project; however, they should be able to contribute meaningfully to the discussions. In fact, diversity in participants' backgrounds is encouraged.
Travel, accommodation, and catering will be covered by the project budget. There is no need for prior preparation, as all necessary background information will be provided.
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Dr. Lorenzo Pasculli at [email protected].
Georgie Morgan
Head of Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, progressing to Head of Programme in January 2022.
In her current role, Georgie leads techUK’s engagement and initiatives across the blue light and criminal justice sectors. She works closely with industry and stakeholders to drive innovation, address challenges, and anticipate future needs, while showcasing the critical role technology plays in delivering essential public safety and justice services. Through the JES programme, she provides a platform for suppliers, helping them navigate and establish themselves in the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Before joining techUK, Georgie spent four and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. Collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, she focused on mitigating the impact of crime on the business community. Her efforts spanned addressing low-level street crime and anti-social behavior to managing critical incidents and violent crime.
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- [email protected]
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/
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Cinzia Miatto
Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
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- [email protected]
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Ella Gago-Brookes
Team Assistant, Markets, techUK
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.
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- [email protected]
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