Business Value Calculator for Police Control Room Operations

This document is a guide detailing the Business Value Calculator developed by Kin + Carta to assist police forces in evaluating the operational and financial benefits of investing in technology. It outlines the inefficiencies identified in UK police force control rooms, including time wastage due to manual data entry and operational challenges such as poor rota planning and data duplication. The guide presents how the Business Value Calculator can quantify the time and costs associated with control room tasks, enabling forces to understand potential savings through automation technologies. It also describes the tool's functionality in providing a return on investment figure and payback period for technology solutions. The document emphasizes the importance of equipping control room staff with the necessary tools to enhance efficiency and citizen-centric service delivery, ultimately aiming to improve staff morale and productivity while reducing operational costs.