Axon UK & Ireland

Unauthorised drones are a growing threat in the UK. Knowing how to respond effectively is another matter. Our 2026 UK Drone Threat Landscape report examines drone threats to airports, stadiums, critical infrastructure and defence sites. It explores the latest trends shaping counter-drone strategies and outlines the capabilities security leaders should prioritise for effective detection, tracking, identification and response. From multi-sensor fusion to integration with existing security operations, the report shows what an effective counter-drone capability looks like in practice. Understand the threat. Then decide how to respond. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gK2STxi8 #counterdrone #drones #uas #cuas #dronedetection #airspacesecurity #dedrone

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s Axon AI Era webinar. Join us to see how Axon AI can help UK forces spend less time on administrative work. See live demonstrations of: • Draft One: Summary Narrative for body-worn video • Form One: Structured data capture that supports consistency • Attribution Search: Natural-language investigation search • The trust, transparency and UK compliance built into each feature • Live Q&A with our product managers 📅 Thursday, 23 July 🕒 15:00 BST ⏱️ 45-minute webinar, Q&A included Register within the next 24 hours to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/gAJAyCDq Can’t attend live? Register to receive access to the webinar recording.

Administrative work shouldn't stand between officers and frontline policing. Across UK police forces, growing documentation demands are taking valuable time away from investigations. The next generation of responsible AI is changing that. Join our webinar, The Axon AI Era: Trusted AI for Public Safety, to see how purpose-built AI can help your force: ✔ Reduce time spent on reports with Draft One ✔ Streamline routine documentation with Form One ✔ Accelerate investigations using Attribution Search ✔ Maintain transparency, human oversight and UK compliance every step of the way 📅 Thursday, 23 July 🕒 15:00 BST ⏱️ 45-minute webinar, Q&A included Whether you're a programme manager, investigator or part of an operations team, discover how trusted AI can help reduce administrative burden and give officers more time to focus on what matters most. Can't join us live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gAJAyCDq

What if the police productivity drive and the Crown Court backlog aren't two separate challenges at all? The Home Secretary set the goal of saving 6 million hours through improving police productivity. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice wants to bring down the court backlog – with the number of cases set to hit 100,000 in 2027. Alex Lowe, our Regional Director for UK&I, describes how these are both linked and can be improved together, in a new piece for Policing Insight. Alex lays out that we need to: 1️⃣ Scale the policing technologies already proven in individual forces – AI translation, automated report drafting, and digital evidence management – so that every officer has access to the most impactful tools. 2️⃣ Fix the fragmented procurement across England and Wales' 43 police forces by using the proposed National Police Service to enable centralised and standardised procurement that accelerates national adoption. 3️⃣ Align policing and court technology into a single ‘digital thread’ from the first 999 call to the final verdict, using integrated evidence platforms like Scotland's Digital Evidence Sharing Capability to move evidence seamlessly from scene to courtroom and cut the backlog. In Alex's words: "The tools exist, and the evidence is there. What we now need is a whole-system approach to bring these two reform agendas into one." Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/e5-42bck

The Government has set out clear ambitions to save police officers in England and Wales six million hours through technology, and invest in AI to cut the Crown Court backlog that’s predicted to hit 100,000 cases by November 2027; Alex Lowe of public safety technology experts Axon UK & Ireland argues that those aims are two ends of the same solution – a digital thread running from the first 999 call to the final verdict – which needs to be treated as a whole-system approach to justice technology. ❝The six million hours target and the court reform agenda are two ends of the same system – a digital thread that runs from the first 999 call to the final verdict. Treating them as one joined-up programme, rather than separate policies in separate Whitehall departments, will multiply the impact of both.❞ ❝In a city where over 28% of residents speak a language other than English, officers can now listen, respond, and engage with confidence in encounters that would previously have been difficult due to language barriers, and delayed while waiting for a translator.❞ ❝A unified approach not only eliminates the procurement bottleneck but also creates a feedback loop that puts frontline officers at the heart of innovation. In this system, input from an officer in Manchester can inform a tool that is then deployed effectively in Cornwall.❞ ❝The results from its pilot in Dundee are clear. Around 19,500 pieces of evidence were handled through DESC [Digital Evidence Sharing Capability], freeing up almost 550 hours of police officer time that could be returned to frontline duties.❞ ❝The case for a whole-system approach rests on outcomes: fewer victims waiting years for a verdict; more officers in the community rather than filling out forms; and a justice system that works efficiently and responsibly for everyone.❞ https://lnkd.in/e5-42bck

Axon's UK & Ireland Regional Director, Alex Lowe, recently contributed to a piece in the Daily Express discussing the increase in shoplifting and what can be done to stop it.   A key issue is the lack of evidence – 70% of police probes into shoplifting collapse due to a lack of evidence. Body-worn cameras close this evidence gap, helping to reduce retail crime and protect staff.   Axon’s cameras capture high-quality footage, store it securely, and help build complete incident records, ensuring the police get more, better-quality evidence that the Crown Prosecution Service can then use to deliver swifter and more effective justice for victims.   Body-worn cameras help increase prosecution rates – and they deter crime from happening in the first place.   See the full article: https://lnkd.in/gPym85-Q

Days 1 and 2 of The Security Event 2026 at NEC Birmingham are in the books. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to connect with our team, explore the future of connected safety and discuss how technology can help build more resilient security operations. We’re back tomorrow for the final day. Join us in Hall 5 at Stand K10 to see how Axon is helping organisations improve visibility, strengthen collaboration and securely manage critical information across security operations. See you tomorrow. #TheSecurityEvent #EnterpriseSecurity #ProtectLife

Great to see our partners at Auror recognized for their impactful collaboration with the Met on reducing retail crime.

How can organisations build real resilience in a rapidly changing risk environment? At The Security Event, Axon’s Andy Massey and Daniel Frith will explore how connected safety ecosystems can help teams move from reactive response to proactive management. The session will cover how organisations can: • anticipate risk and adapt in real time • expand visibility into environments where traditional systems may not reach • turn information into learning through AI-driven insights • connect people, technology and intelligence at scale Using practical examples from public safety and enterprise environments, Andy and Daniel will share a clear framework for building safer, more adaptable organisations — with stronger trust, better awareness and continuous improvement at the centre. Join us on 28 April from 11-11.30 a.m. at NEC Birmingham for a strategic discussion focused on outcomes, not just technology. #TheSecurityEvent #EnterpriseSecurity

We’re heading to The Security Event 2026. Join us from 28-30 April at NEC Birmingham, where we’ll be meeting with enterprise leaders to discuss the future of connected safety. We’ll be showcasing technologies that help organisations improve visibility, strengthen collaboration, and securely capture, manage, and share critical information across security operations. From body-worn cameras and AI-powered training to connected workflows and real-time intelligence, our focus is on helping teams reduce risk and build more resilient operations. To learn more about the future of enterprise security, visit us in Hall 5 at Stand K10 to see how Axon is helping create safer, more adaptable environments. #TheSecurityEvent #EnterpriseSecurity #ProtectLife