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The Knowledge Hub has been created for UK policing and its public and select private sector partners, to help you share information, discuss ideas and opportunities and encourage greater collaboration.

What is the Knowledge Hub?

The Knowledge Hub is a secure digital collaboration platform developed and managed by the Police Digital Service (PDS). Since 2017, it has provided UK policing and its partners with a centralised, secure space for communication, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and operational coordination.

Ready to Join?

Join thousands of users from UK Policing, Fire & Rescue Services, and Government departments using the secure platform for collaboration, critical information sharing, training, and inter-agency coordination.

Access is restricted to UK policing, government departments, emergency services, and approved partners only.

Who is it for?

 

The Knowledge Hub serves a diverse community of professionals dedicated to public safety and security across the UK.

Police Forces

UK Police Forces

All 43 UK Police Forces including Metropolitan Police, City of London Police, and regional forces across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Key Organisations

Key Policing Organisations

College of Policing, NPCC, National Crime Agency, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Joint International Crime Centre, and Regional Organised Crime Units.

Government

Government Departments

Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Crown Prosecution Service, Department for Science Innovation & Technology, and local authorities across the UK.

Emergency Services

Emergency Services

Fire and Rescue Services, specialist emergency response units, and other first responder organisations working in partnership with policing.

Partners

Approved Partners

Named and sponsored external policing and government partners who contribute to public safety initiatives and collaborative projects.

Academic

Academic & Research Partners

Universities, research institutions, and educational bodies working in partnership with policing on research, training, and knowledge development initiatives.

Why use the Knowledge Hub?

 

Empowering collaboration, enhancing security, and driving innovation across UK policing and public safety.

1

Secure Environment

OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data protection with enterprise-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and UK Government security compliance.

2

Cross-Force Collaboration

Break down silos and enable seamless communication between forces, departments, and partner organisations across the UK.

3

Knowledge Sharing

Centralised repository for best practices, training materials, operational guidance, and institutional knowledge preservation.

4

Operational Efficiency

Streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enable faster response times for critical operations and major events.

5

Mobile Access

Stay connected in the field with mobile friendly design, ensuring information on the Knowledge Hub is accessible anywhere, anytime.

6

Strategic Alignment

Supports the National Policing Digital Strategy by enabling officers through digital tools and fostering whole-system approaches.

Features & Use Cases

 

Discover how the Knowledge Hub supports critical policing operations and collaboration.

Secure File Sharing & Document Management

Centralised repository with role-based access controls, document versioning, and secure file sharing capabilities for official documents and resources.

Training & Professional Development

Host training materials, coordinate professional development courses, and facilitate knowledge exchange between instructors and practitioners.

Operational Coordination

Support collaborative operations with secure information sharing capabilities across multiple organisations.

Specialist Unit Collaboration

Enable secure communication and best practice sharing between specialist units and expert teams across different forces and departments.

Policy & Guidance Distribution

Distribute policy updates, procedural guidance, and compliance information across the policing community through secure channels.

Community Groups & Forums

Create dedicated spaces for professional communities to collaborate, share expertise, and discuss best practices in their specialist areas.