To be safe in a digital world we believe that there is a need to understand people and their behaviours as well as understanding the digital space and its ever changing fast paced information technology and infrastructure.

Digital Safety is concerned with understanding all the threats that arise from engagement with digital technology, from abuse, to fraud, to loss of privacy, and the dangers of disinformation. Ultimately, Digital Safety is not just about what we do online but also how it affects us in our everyday lives.

It is concerned also with the opportunities that technology offers to make us safer in all aspects of life, from developing ‘digital shields’ that safeguard those experiencing abuse, or an App that alerts people when they are in danger.

Barbara S. currently serves as the General Secretary for the World Police Summit Barbara has led and served in Specialist Human Intelligence Operations and Technical Commands within the national and international law enforcement and government environment, both within territorial policing and Serious and Organised Crime for more than 3 decades. During this time Barbara was also involved as a national executive lead for woman in policing, developing national policy and developing the strategic equality plan for serious organised crime squad. With extensive senior leadership experience in national and international policing including covert operations, operational leadership, programme management, and capability building. In 2014 her work was recognised, and she was invested as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her outstanding contribution to both leadership for women in law enforcement and services to covert intelligence operations. Barbara’s specialist operations work saw her delivering international projects, chairing a covert global task force of 22 countries for five years (including 5 eyes) and eventually commanding the National Crime Agency Communications Data Unit which included holding a leading role in the UK for implementation of new legislation.

Andy J. has transitioned an exemplary career spanning over 40 continuous years within policing and law enforcement to focus on the delivery of operational security, business transformation, change, risk management and customer relations. He has a diverse, in-depth knowledge of national security and operational delivery at all levels.  He is a specialist in covert policing, the management of sensitive intelligence and the investigative use of communications and digital data.  He is customer and stakeholder, end user focused.  He has a wealth of experience working within the Home Office, the National Crime Agency, and the Regional Organised Crime units. He has driven change on National Programmes and Projects including the delivery of target operating models and the introduction of new legislation, codes of practice and operating procedures.

Ian G. is a retired police chief superintendent with over 30 years of policing experience. This experience includes leadership roles at a strategic and operational level mainly in investigation, covert policing, and intelligence, including extensive operational experience in the UK and abroad. Following his time with the UK police service Ian worked for 12 years in fragile and conflict affected states. Ian has advised on investigations into serious crime, including the trafficking of people, weapons, and drugs and on the development of a strategy and capability to tackle organised crime. He has worked on and led several door funded institutional development, and police reform projects, working with senior government officials at national level advising and influencing on approaches to change whilst working collaboratively to meet their needs and those of the donor nations.

Mark A. has worked as a Senior Project Manager for the Home Office, National Crime Agency, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence. Mark is experienced in delivering national projects including the introduction of new legislation and transformational business change. Mark has in-depth technical knowledge, working as a technical project manager having begun his career with IBM as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Mark played an instrumental role in the successful migration of the Regional Organised Crime Units on to the National Crime Agency covert communications system.

Keith F. showcases a career spanning over 40 years as a Forensic Biologist with expertise in the strategic management and development of police forensic training, professional development and quality standards programmes. After starting his operational career in the Metropolitan Police, Keith has had senior roles in the Forensic Science Service, the Bermuda Department of Health, and the College of Policing. Keith has extensive experience of delivering police forensics training internationally, forming partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the Netherlands and Botswana amongst others.  As well as hosting national responsibility across all UK forces for the delivery and development of police forensic training programmes, Keith was Chair of the ENFSI (European Network of Forensic Science Institutes) Scene of Crime Working Group for 3 years and member of the EAFS (European Academy of Forensic Science) Triennial Meeting Steering Committee for 6 years. Keith was also responsible for the delivery of a number of EU funded Crime Scene training programmes, as well as being actively involved in the development of European Crime Scene ISO 17020 quality standards. In 2012 Keith was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to Forensic Science.

Peter K. is a professor of information management and director of the centre for information management Loughborough University. Peter has previously fulfilled academic positions including head of business economics and strategy group at Manchester business school, Manchester university and positions in the department of computer science in Manchester and Warwick university. Peter’s achievements include having led and co-investigated research projects to a value of around £2 million, authored numerous academic papers and working with various companies such as British Telecommunications and Manchester FC. Notably, Peter is the co-creator of the Jubilee Time Capsule, an official project of the Diamond Jubilee.

Kayleigh G. is the Training Programmes and Events Coordinator of the Digital Safety CIC and has been an integral part of the team as they have grown and delivered programmes internationally. She holds qualifications in the field of criminology and policing including BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science and MSc International and Transnational Policing. After completing her studies, Kayleigh was part of a collaborative team involved in the setup of a pathfinding Home Office Programme relating to digital capabilities before progressing to the set-up of a successful start-up company. She has experience working within the Foreign National Offenders Unit in Northumbria Police Force, analysing National processes around Human Trafficking referrals in the UK and writing a review into professional standards and processes within National Policing.

Claire T. is the Digital Safety Team Leader and brings 22 years’ experience with Durham Constabulary, as both a staff member and Special Constable. Her previous role was Cyber Prevent, Protect and Prepare Supervisor. Claire has extensive experience of working with communities and SMEs, delivering awareness sessions and cyber exercises to help resilience against Cyber Crime. Also providing one-to-one advice and support to victims. Claire has undertaken several courses in Cyber Security, including training in CISM (Certificate in Information Security Management Principles), CompTIA Sec+ and Implementing Cyber Essentials from NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). Other training includes CEOP Ambassador from CEOP (Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre), Neurodiversity from Creased Puddle, Digital Champions from Barclays, Friends Against Scams, Team Leading and PSHE.

Catherine K. received several commendations for her work over a 30-year career in law enforcement. A key member of crime teams conducting proactive illegal drug operations, along with being part of burglary reactive and proactive teams. As a Detective Constable she had a productive five-year position into The Prison Investigation Unit and moved into Durham Constabulary’s Major Crime Team, conducting investigations into murders and other serious criminal investigations through to the end court procedure successfully. She was an active Family Liaison Officer (FLO) on multiple major incidents and homicide investigations, working with traumatised families and multiple organisations.  Confidentiality was key throughout the high-profile criminal investigations.  For these works and achievements, she obtained several commendations for her work. Community Facilitator for Digital Safety Catherine is instrumental in building relationships with our partners.