Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Software Solutions for Public Sector & Law Enforcement
Geoff Smith Associates is a family-owned software development company established in 1997, specialising in intelligence and investigation solutions for law enforcement and public sector organisations. Founded by former Leicestershire police officer Geoff Smith, our team combines decades of policing experience with technical expertise to create innovative software systems. We have grown to serve almost every UK police force, 381 councils, and international clients including HMRC, NHS, and government agencies in Jamaica and Gibraltar. Our solutions streamline workflows, enhance data insights, and improve operational efficiency while maintaining strict security standards.Certified under ISO9001, ISO27001, and ISO14001 frameworks since 2003, 2010, and 2014 respectively, we operate from a Police Assured Secure Facility. Our leadership team includes Managing Director Paul Smith, IT Director Steve Smith, and Technical Director Dave Blackburn, who has been instrumental in developing our flagship systems since the 1990s. We continue to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions that address evolving public safety challenges through our CycFreedom, CycColossus, and Covert Suite platforms.
Services
CycFreedom
CycColossus
Covert Suite
Document Scanning
Data Capture
Form Processing
Electronic Document Management
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Family business with ex-police force staff and 25+ years' experience
- Developed first networked crime management system in 1991
- ISO9001 certified since 2003 and ISO27001 since 2010
- Operate from Police Assured Secure Facility (PASF)
- Serve 381 UK councils and international government agencies
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- ISO27001
- ISO14001
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Police Assured Secure Facility (PASF)
Services
CycFreedom
Our CycFreedom system manages information disclosure requests for public and private sector organisations. Designed with police input, it streamlines workflows while maintaining strict security protocols. The platform reduces administrative burdens through automated processing and secure digital workflows.
CycColossus
CycColossus provides comprehensive case and investigation management functionality. This system transforms paper-based processes into secure digital workflows, enabling efficient evidence management and collaboration between departments and agencies across different security levels.
Covert Suite
Our Covert Suite offers end-to-end solutions for covert operations management. The system integrates telecommunications data management with surveillance capabilities, providing law enforcement agencies with secure tools for intelligence gathering and operational planning.
Document Scanning
We provide document scanning services that convert physical records into secure digital formats. Our solutions include large format scanning, production document storage, and specialist document destruction while maintaining strict compliance with data protection regulations.
Data Capture
Our data capture solutions transform physical documents into structured digital data. Using advanced form processing technology, we enable organisations to automate data entry while maintaining accuracy and security through our ISO27001-certified processes.
People
Geoff Smith
Founder
Former Leicestershire police officer with 30 years' experience who developed one of the UK's first networked crime management systems in 1991. His vision created the foundation for our current software solutions.
Dave Blackburn
Technical Director
Lead developer of the original Cyclops system, bringing technical expertise to our software development since the 1990s. Continues to shape our technological direction and product innovation.
Paul Smith
Managing Director
Oversees strategic direction and business operations. Combines family heritage with modern leadership to maintain our position as trusted software developers for public sector organisations across the UK and internationally.
Steve Smith
IT Director
Manages our technical infrastructure and cybersecurity operations. Ensures our systems maintain ISO27001 certification and Cyber Essentials Plus standards while supporting the development of secure, future-proof software solutions.
Questions
What sectors do your software solutions serve?
We primarily serve law enforcement agencies and public sector organisations including police forces, councils, HMRC, NHS, and international government bodies.
How long have you been developing police software?
Our systems have been in continuous development since 1991 when our founder created one of the UK's first networked crime management systems.
What security certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO9001 (since 2003), ISO27001 (since 2010), and Cyber Essentials Plus (since 2017) certifications, operating from a Police Assured Secure Facility.
Can your systems handle large-scale document management?
Yes, our CycFreedom platform manages over 6 million authorisation requests annually and supports comprehensive document scanning, storage, and destruction services.
Do you provide international software solutions?
Our software is used by agencies in Jamaica and Gibraltar, with systems designed to meet both UK and international data protection requirements.
