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NCSP Password Standard v1.3

This Standard supports the principles set out in the National CSP, providing detailed guidance to those implementing and managing PDS & policing systems. This Standard applies to all passwords created for use on PDS & policing systems, including those for user-level accounts, system-level accounts, and any device-specific passwords.

Published 01/05/2025
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
Standards
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MOU Digital Evidence sharing between the Police and CPS v1.1

This MOU supports and underpins the existing arrangements in place between the CPS and the Relevant Police Force for the provision of evidential and disclosable unused material and sets out the expected level of service to be provided by both the CPS and Relevant Police Force in relation to the sharing of MME via DEMS.

Published 05/12/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Decommissioning standard v1.0

This standard is intended to provide a framework of controls to support the secure decommissioning of police information systems.

Published 01/05/2025
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Privileged Access Management standard v1.1

This standard defines the requirements and best practice for privileged access management which should be adopted to manage elevated access consistently and securely across national policing IT systems.
This standard adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.

Published 01/05/2025
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
Standards
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Artificial Intelligence Risk Assessment v1.0

This document provides a structured approach to assessing and managing security risks associated with AI adoption in law enforcement. It ensures that AI technologies are evaluated at every stage of their lifecycle, meeting security and operational requirements.
This standard adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.

Published 01/05/2025
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
Guidance