In this second conversation with Davidhorn CEO Børge Hansen, the focus shifts from company history to present-day mission. Børge explains that Davidhorn’s work is not just about recording interviews, but about helping policing and justice systems build stronger, fairer and more transparent institutions. Drawing on UN principles around peace, justice and strong institutions, he argues that investigative interviewing is one of the most human parts of policing — and that technology should support trust, fairness and accountability throughout that process.
The interview also explores how Davidhorn is expanding beyond interview recording into wider investigative workflow support. From planning interviews and surfacing inconsistencies to transcription, summaries and productivity tools, Børge describes a model where technology reduces admin burden without replacing human judgment. Ukraine features as a powerful current example, where reform, anti-corruption work and EU alignment are driving demand for fairer investigative processes alongside national rebuilding.
Key takeaways
- Børge Hansen says Davidhorn’s mission connects closely to UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions.
- A major theme is that trust in policing depends on transparent processes and people feeling heard and treated fairly.
- Davidhorn’s roots are in interview recording, but its offer now extends into wider investigative workflow support.
- Børge says the UK and Nordics have acted as global leaders in investigative interviewing practice.
- Ukraine is highlighted as a major current example of reform, where investigative interviewing is part of broader institution-building.
- Davidhorn argues police come for compliance and legislation, but stay for productivity and time saved.
- The company is using transcription, summaries and workflow tools to reduce reporting burden and help officers focus on police work.
- On AI, Børge is clear that technology should assist people, not replace their judgment or make decisions for them
Chapters
00:31 – From history to present day
01:25 – Why strong institutions matter
02:20 – Investigative interviewing and fairness
03:45 – Ukraine, reform and institution-building
05:48 – Beyond recording: workflow and productivity
07:12 – Why police stay for the productivity
09:44 – Winning new clients and new markets
11:33 – Davidhorn’s view on AI
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