About us
The Accelerated Capability Environment is a unit within the Homeland Security Group tackling public safety and security challenges arising from evolving digital and data technology.
We create innovative solutions through collaboration with public and private sectors to deliver impact to those on the front line.
Responsibilities
We are responsible for:
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delivering digital and data technology solutions across the government and wider public sector
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supporting data-enabled investigations, law enforcement and counter-terrorism operations
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putting the public sector at the centre of our problem-solving to ensure better innovative solutions
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providing the public sector with direct access to industry expertise and capabilities
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simplifying the way small and medium sized enterprises work with the government
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providing insights into emerging threats and opportunities
Priorities
Our priorities are:
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keeping the public safe
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reducing the risk of security threats and crime
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identifying emerging threats and opportunities
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finding and offering solutions to problems
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delivering innovation to public sector organisations
Who we are
The Accelerated Capability Environment was established in 2017 and has successfully delivered solutions across a range of areas. These include:
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tackling violence against women and girls
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preventing online child sexual abuse and exploitation
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combatting cyber crime and critical national infrastructure threats
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responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
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improving NHS efficiency using artificial intelligence (AI)