Dstl – the science inside UK defence and security showcased a selection of the vital work it is doing on behalf the Home Office
The Home Secretary, The Rt Hon Priti Patel visited Dstl’s Head Quarters to see and hear first-hand how Dstl scientists are researching, developing and delivering innovations to protect not only the UK’s police forces, but also UK citizens.
Priti Patel was shown a range of new research currently underway, including female body armour designs, virtual training concepts, knife crime detection and corrosive substance detection to help prevent chemical attacks. The Home Secretary also heard how Dstl forensic scientists provided evidence that has helped with 152 terrorism convictions between 2016 and 2019.
Gary Aitkenhead, Dstl’s Chief Executive, said:
The Home Secretary Priti Patel said:
The Government is committed to empowering the police to use new technologies like biometrics, to protect the public and link in how Dstl are contributing to that.