Security & Policing 2026 will bring together policing and law enforcement leaders, practitioners and partners to focus on the future of public safety and the capabilities that support it. As part of this year’s event, the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) will play a central role in conversations about national data transformation and the transition from the Police National Computer (PNC).
Hear from three senior leaders involved in LEDS who share their perspectives on why Security & Policing 2026 matters, what colleagues can expect from the event, and why engagement from across the policing and law enforcement community is essential to shaping a modern, resilient and operationally relevant national data service.
Deputy Chief Constable Nav Malik, NPCC Lead for the Police National Computer (PNC) & LEDS encourages you to join the conversation at Security & Policing.
Security & Policing 2026 is an important opportunity for policing and law enforcement professionals to step back from day-to-day pressures and focus on the bigger picture — how we equip our people with the tools and information they need to protect the public.
As National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) lead for both the Police National Computer (PNC) and the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS), I’m acutely aware of how critical national data systems are to frontline and specialist operations. Every day, officers and staff rely on timely, accurate information to make decisions that affect public safety. The transition from PNC to LEDS is therefore one of the most significant changes in our national policing infrastructure in decades.
Security & Policing gives us the chance to speak openly about that journey — the progress we’ve made, the challenges we are managing, and the opportunities LEDS presents to improve how we access and use data across forces and agencies.
I’m delighted that LEDS will be exhibiting in the Government Zone throughout the event, providing a valuable opportunity for colleagues to engage directly with the team and learn more about what this transformation means in practice.
I would strongly encourage colleagues from across policing and law enforcement to attend. This is your opportunity to hear directly from programme leaders and to understand what’s coming next.
National capabilities like PNC and LEDS only succeed if they are informed by operational policing. Events like Security & Policing help ensure that connection remains strong.
I hope to see many of you there.
Emma Packenham, Programme Director, LEDS, explains how Security & Policing is helping to shape the future of Law Enforcement data
Security & Policing 2026 at Farnborough provides a vital opportunity for policing and law enforcement partners to come together, share learning, and explore the technologies and capabilities that will define the future of public safety.
As Programme Director for the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS), I’m proud that LEDS will be part of this important national conversation. Our mission is clear: to deliver a modern, resilient, and secure data service that gives officers and staff the information they need, when they need it, to keep the public safe.
Events like Security & Policing are about more than technology showcases. They are about collaboration — between forces, agencies, industry, and government. The challenges we face across law enforcement are increasingly complex and interconnected. No single organisation can solve them alone. LEDS itself is built on that principle: a service shaped by users, designed around operational need, and delivered through partnership.
We’ll also be hosting a LEDS panel session on the Spotlight Stage on 11 March from 13:00–14:00, where we’ll share the latest progress, talk openly about the transformation journey from PNC to LEDS, and discuss what this means for frontline policing and specialist teams. It’s also a chance to hear directly from those leading this change and to ask the questions that matter most to you.
I strongly encourage colleagues from across policing and law enforcement to attend Security & Policing 2026. Your insight, experience and challenge are essential to making LEDS — and the wider data and technology landscape — work for the people who rely on it every day.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Gilmartin, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), LEDS outlines why Security & Policing 2026 matters for the future of LEDS.
Security & Policing 2026 is one of the most important events in the law enforcement calendar, bringing together operational leaders, technologists, policymakers, and partners to focus on the capabilities that underpin modern policing.
As Senior Responsible Owner for LEDS, I see this event as a key moment to connect strategy with operational reality. LEDS is not simply a technology replacement for legacy systems — it is a long-term transformation in how law enforcement accesses, shares and uses critical information.
That transformation must be grounded in the real-world needs of officers, investigators, analysts and staff. Security & Policing gives us a unique forum to listen, learn and engage with the people who depend on these systems every day. It also enables us to strengthen partnerships with industry and other agencies who play a crucial role in delivering secure, reliable and future-ready services.
Throughout the event, LEDS will be exhibiting in the Government Zone, offering colleagues the opportunity to speak directly with the team, explore what the service means for their roles, and understand how we are working to ensure a smooth and effective transition from legacy capabilities.
I’m also pleased that LEDS will be hosting a panel discussion on 11 March between 13:00 and 14:00 on the Spotlight Stage. This session will explore where we are on the journey from PNC to LEDS, what colleagues can expect, and how we are working to ensure continuity, resilience and improved capability for policing.
I encourage leaders and practitioners alike to attend Security & Policing 2026. Your engagement helps ensure that LEDS is not only technically robust, but operationally relevant and trusted across the law enforcement community.