In this first conversation with Børge Hansen, PolicingTV explores the origins of Davidhorn and the personal journey that brought him to the role of CEO. Børge explains how the company’s roots go back to the 1980s, when Chief Superintendent David Horn helped drive a new era of objective interview recording in the UK following miscarriages of justice and the reforms that followed. From cassette tapes and VHS to body-worn video and digital systems, the interview traces how the company evolved alongside policing itself.
The conversation also looks at Børge’s own background, from growing up in northern Norway near a space research centre to building a career in technology, leadership and sales. A clear theme runs through the discussion: technology only matters if it helps people. That belief helps explain why Davidhorn’s work in interview recording and investigative technology felt like such a natural fit for him. It is a thoughtful first part that sets up both the history and the human side of the company.
Key takeaways
- Davidhorn’s roots go back to 1985 and the push for better interview recording after miscarriages of justice.
- Chief Superintendent David Horn played a role in the early PACE-era shift from interrogation to investigative interviewing.
- The company evolved through multiple generations of technology, from cassettes and VHS to digital recording tools.
- Børge says Davidhorn also had one of the first body-worn video cameras used in UK policing.
- A parallel story in Norway led to the creation of Indico Systems after similar concerns about justice and interviews.
- The two companies eventually merged, combining legacy, technology and a broader mission.
- Børge’s own career spans computer science, systems development, leadership and sales.
- His central belief is that technology only has value if it helps people work, communicate and solve problems better.
Chapters
00:30 – Meet Børge Hansen, CEO of Davidhorn
00:56 – Where Davidhorn began
02:20 – From cassettes to body-worn video
03:10 – The Norwegian connection
04:33 – A global company with a wider mission
05:58 – Børge’s own journey into leadership
08:00 – Why people matter more than technology alone
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