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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.
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 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 Departments
Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Crown Prosecution Service, Department for Science Innovation & Technology, and local authorities across the UK.
Emergency Services
Fire and Rescue Services, specialist emergency response units, and other first responder organisations working in partnership with policing.
Approved Partners
Named and sponsored external policing and government partners who contribute to public safety initiatives and collaborative projects.
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.
Secure Environment
OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data protection with enterprise-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and UK Government security compliance.
Cross-Force Collaboration
Break down silos and enable seamless communication between forces, departments, and partner organisations across the UK.
Knowledge Sharing
Centralised repository for best practices, training materials, operational guidance, and institutional knowledge preservation.
Operational Efficiency
Streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enable faster response times for critical operations and major events.
Mobile Access
Stay connected in the field with mobile friendly design, ensuring information on the Knowledge Hub is accessible anywhere, anytime.
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.