Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence
EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and service, developed in collaboration with UK police forces to revolutionise the management and utilisation of legacy analogue evidence in law enforcement.
Designed to preserve, secure and modernise legacy evidence, THEMIS transforms outdated formats - such as VHS tapes, audio cassettes, DVDs, CDs, microfiche and paper records - into searchable, digital assets that enhance investigative efficiency, productivity and compliance.
This significant advancement coincides with a further major milestone: the full endorsement and acceptance onto two prestigious government affiliated contracting authorities:
- Blue Light Commercial (BLC) specifically created by the Home Office as the National Contracting Authority for the blue light sector,
- Crown Commercial Service (CCS) an executive agency of the Cabinet Office in the United Kingdom, whose primary function is to improve commercial and procurement activity across the public sector.
These endorsements further solidify EBC Groups commitment to supporting policing with best-in-class technology.
"We are incredibly proud to partner with both Blue Light Commercial and Crown Commercial Services" adds Richard Lane, CEO and Founder of EBC Group. "Their endorsement speaks volumes about the quality and effectiveness of THEMIS. We look forward to working closely with them to bring our solution to police forces across the UK and internationally."
EBC Group is committed to ongoing development and innovation, ensuring that THEMIS remains at the forefront of digital evidence management. The company is actively working on integrating new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to further enhance the platform's capabilities and empower law enforcement in the digital age.
The Growing Challenge of Legacy Evidence
Across the UK, like many businesses, police forces are grappling with vast archives of legacy information and evidence, stored on degrading physical media. These outdated formats create significant risks:
- Data Degradation – VHS tapes, audio cassettes, DVDs, CDs, microfiche and paper records deteriorate over time, risking critical evidence loss.
- Inefficient Retrieval – Manually sifting through archives slows investigations, delaying justice.
- Security Vulnerabilities – Legacy evidence is often transferred using outdated, unsecured methods, exposing sensitive data to breaches.
- High Storage Costs – Maintaining physical archives is expensive, requiring significant space and resources.
How THEMIS Transforms Evidence Management
THEMIS is more than a digitisation service—it’s a fully integrated platform that ensures historical evidence is preserved, securely stored and instantly retrievable when needed.
- Capture: THEMIS begins by digitising legacy evidence, converting physical media (VHS, audio recordings, paper records, USBs, microfiche) into high-quality digital formats.
- Host: Securely stores digital evidence in a UK sovereign cloud, ensuring compliance, accessibility via the bespoke digital data management system, and long-term preservation.
- Investigate: Enables rapid search, retrieval, and secure sharing of digital files, streamlining case preparation and investigative work.
By leveraging metadata enrichment and advanced search capabilities, THEMIS allows officers to retrieve crucial evidence in seconds, improving case efficiency and legal proceedings.
Proven Success in UK Law Enforcement
The first adopters of THEMIS have already reported significant operational and financial benefits. Avon and Somerset Police were among the first forces to implement the platform, with documented cost savings of over £550,000 in its first year.
"THEMIS has enabled Avon and Somerset Police to make substantial efficiency savings while ensuring our historical evidence remains accessible, secure, and compliant with modern policing standards."
A Commitment to Supporting Law Enforcement
"At EBC Group, and by extension THEMIS, we understand the evolving challenges that UK police forces face in managing historical evidence. THEMIS like all services delivered by EBC Group is not just about technology; it's about partnership. THEMIS was developed in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to provide a secure, scalable, and efficient solution that ensures evidential integrity and enhances investigative capabilities. By modernising legacy evidence, we are not just preserving the past—we are strengthening the future of policing," said Jason Hart, Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation.
For more information about THEMIS and how it can support your police force, contact EBC Group at themis@ebcgroup.co.uk or visit www.ebcgroup.co.uk/themis.
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