Security, policing and justice

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Partnering with national agencies, police forces and justice departments to strengthen security, modernise operations and protect society.
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John McCarthy - North America

Senior Sales Account Manager

Ottawa, Canada

+343 925 0602

Strengthening national security, policing and justice

Today’s national security agencies, police forces and justice departments face increasing complexity - from cyber threats and organised crime to heightened scrutiny and budget pressures.

We provide independent, mission-critical support: expert advice, digital services, systems engineering and business transformation. Our expertise also extends to high-performance patrol vessel design, ensuring frontline services have reliable, safe and effective platforms alongside modern digital and operational capabilities.  Whether you’re a national crime agency, police force or justice department, we work with you from strategy to delivery to enhance resilience and protect communities.

Tackling complex challenges

National security agencies and police forces

Delivering secure change is complex. We help you shape, assure and deliver business transformation programmes and critical capabilities - strengthening resilience, improving transparency, and enabling outcomes that protect citizens and safeguard national security.

Ministry of Justice

We support justice departments with enterprise architecture, business modelling, and technology planning - helping you modernise services, improve efficiency, and strengthen security across rehabilitation, policing, and national crime agencies.

Shaping the solution with breadth and depth of capabilities

Business transformation

We help you adapt your processes, technology, and information flow to meet changing market and business needs.

  • Process re-design and change management
  • Portfolio, programme and project management (P3M, P30, P3C)
  • Digital service development and transformation

Cost modelling and analysis

We help you make procurement decisions with confidence through detailed cost insights.

  • Lifecycle cost modelling
  • Feasibility studies and risk assessments
  • Value for money assessments and option comparisons

Cybersecurity and systems engineering

We ensure your systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose through independent advice.

  • Cybersecurity risk assessment
  • Systems architecture and integration
  • Synthetic natural environment modelling

Digital services

We provide a complete lifecycle approach for our app and data services development service, from discovery to design, build and run.

  • Discovery and research
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Security and testing

Digital transformation

A successful digital transformation leaves your organisation with the ability to evolve to meet the demands of constant change.

  • Cyber security
  • Systems integration advisory
  • Visualisation and digital twins

Training consultancy

Integrating organisational and behavioural insights to enhance performance, our training supports the development of highly skilled personnel within a regulated environment.

  • Complex project skills development
  • Reliability and safety courses
  • Project and programme management training

Design of synthetic natural environments

Our suite of industry-leading navigational simulators include full mission bridges, dedicated 360 tug simulators, mini-bridge and desktop / laptop platforms.

  • Navigation simulation and training
  • Ship manoeuvring and hydrodynamic modelling
  • Autonomous and remote vessel simulation

Patrol boat design and maritime security

Proven naval architecture supporting effective policing and coastal defence.

  • Bespoke patrol craft design tailored to operational needs
  • Optimised for performance, safety and endurance
  • Experience delivering vessels to global police and security agencies
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Success stories

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Planning service for UK National specialist policing

  • Enhanced, resilient PMO service
  • Whole-life programme oversight
  • Scalable change delivery capability
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The Home Office, DfT and Borders could not reliably assess the risk of insider threats posed by the volume of UK airside workers

  • MVP delivered and beta launched
  • Consuming UK airport data
  • National roll‑out across airports
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Requirements definition and validation for the Home Office

  • 600 requirements rationalised effectively
  • Stakeholder communications re-established
  • Improved system-ready replacement defined
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Transforming Rehabilitation Programme for the Ministry of Justice

  • Small but significant reoffending reduction
  • Extended supervision for short-term prisoners
  • Collaborative 'through-the-gate' delivery model
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PMO Service for UK National Specialist Policing

  • PMO confidence rating improved
  • Enhanced governance and reporting
  • Skills transferred to project managers
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Ensuring safer and more secure UK airports

  • Single secure system
  • Access to search, and query, of pass holder information
  • Increased visibility and easier access to information
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Successful launch conducted on first HPB- high speed patrol craft

  • Force protection enhanced: Advanced patrol craft strengthens defence of naval assets and installations
  • Rapid deployment readiness: Timely launch supports operational continuity and threat response
  • Integrated training platform: Supports secure onboarding and capability development for patrol teams
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