This week, Ryan chats with Simon Clifford, former Director of Digital and Data for UK Policing, about the complexities of designing technology to enhance public protection and how to launch programs with greater agility.

Topics

  • How technology needs differ in policing vs the private sector
  • Simon's introduction to Wardley mapping, a business strategy technique for simplifying complex ideas
  • The core components of a Wardley map
  • How Simon used Wardley mapping to design a cybercrime programme and other projects
  • Delivering shorter term value and GCHQ boiling frogs
  • Use of AI recognition and body cam footage in policing
  • Smart speakers and privacy concerns
  • Reusing technology whenever possible

Meet Our Guest
Simon Clifford is the founder of Cliff 42, an IT service company working to improve public protection through digital. Prior to founding Cliff 42, Simon was the Director of Digital and Data for UK Policing, where he worked to transform policing to be able to adapt at pace through a holistic approach to technology and the business.

Get in touch with Simon: https://www.cliff42.com/

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