# Tech and Public Safety Tech and Public Safety refers to government efforts to use digital tools and infrastructure to improve public safety. This includes establishing specialized agencies or departments that focus on technology for policing, emergency response, cybersecurity, and crime prevention. This note collects examples, institutions, and debates related to this topic. --- ## Entries ### Police Digital Service (UK) The [Police Digital Service (PDS)](https://pds.police.uk/) is a UK public body that supports police forces in adopting digital tools. The PDS manages national services, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and IT standards. The PDS co-developed the National Policing Digital Strategy 2025–2030, which outlines digital goals for UK policing, including improving public trust and operational efficiency. The National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners jointly own the strategy. ### Empresa para la Seguridad y Soluciones Urbanas (Medellín) The [Empresa para la Seguridad y Soluciones Urbanas (ESU)](https://www.esu.com.co/) is a municipal company in Medellín, Colombia that focuses on integrating technology into public safety. Originally established in 1982 as Metroseguridad, ESU was restructured in 2010 to strengthen its role in urban security. ESU manages surveillance systems, coordinates emergency responses, and provides technological solutions for public institutions. Notably, ESU operates the Centro de Análisis y Reacción (CAR), which monitors citywide security and provides real-time support during emergencies.