1. Policing in Kent Conference Digitalising the criminal justice system (cjs) Chris Turner Project Manager, Kent Criminal Justice Board

2. Kent Criminal Justice Board Membership: Chief Officers of all cjs agencies, plus Health & KCC Community Safety Role: - A forum where senior decision makers meet to identify and advance strategic criminal justice system issues. - Taking national policies and priorities and implement them at a county level - Identifying local barriers to excellent performance and deploying a multi agency problem solving approach - Developing and delivering new services through task and finish groups or through co commissioning 2 Year Rolling Business Plan: Mission: To put victims and efficiency at the heart of everything we do.

3. The Need for Change BureaucracyExpensiveSlowInefficient End to end criminal justice system……. Reform is essential! The cjs is going through its biggest change for 100’s of years Kent leads the way in many areas. We’ve got to do better. We’ve got to do more with less

4. Digitalisation – 2 components (1)Digital Case File Old cjs was a paper based system – a couriers dream Digital / electronic file = catalyst for major change Sharing a common file = unprecedented review of agency procedures and processes The digital file has reached the courthouse door Fewer delays & less wasted time Better joint agency working Same workload done by fewer staff Efficiency savings & increased capacity for all agencies Fewer witnesses called unnecessarily

5. Digitalisation – 2 components (2) Exploiting Video Technology Police / Court Activity Officers & Staff giving evidence remotely Applications for Search Warrants & Warrants of Further Detention National Lead Key prize -Significant saving in time & travel costs -Officers able to return to the day job quickly

6. Digitalisation – 2 components (2) Exploiting Video Technology Vulnerable Victim & Witness Suites 3 purpose built suites 2 more being built including the first outside of the cjs environment in the country. Helping the vulnerable and scared to give evidence securing positive outcomes bringing perpetrators to justice

7. Digitalisation – 2 components (2) Exploiting Video Technology Virtual Remand Court Single Virtual Court in Medway Magistrates Controversial Opportunities for Swifter Justice Proposal for 7 day virtual remand court with extended midweek sittings Open on Sunday Same day justice

8. Digitalisation – 2 components (2) Exploiting Video Technology What next? Legislative changes Prosecution via video Superintendent Extension Reviews Internet Based Video Solution The game changer