The NT Government will spend $45 million replacing the NT Police Force’s core policing system.
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The Police Real-time Online Management Information System (PROMIS) will be replaced with a new system which will improve the delivery of law enforcement and emergency service to the community.
“Police have a tough job to do – and do it well – and the Territory Labor Government is determined that they will have the tools they need,” Chief Minister Michael Gunner said.
“Every Territorian has the right to feel safe and expect their homes, businesses and property to be secure, and it is vital we have a better system that enables police to spend more time on the beat and less time on paperwork.”
Budget 2017 will see the launh over four years of a comprehensive overhaul of the dated PROMIS system which is complex, relies on old technology and must be replaced to address potential future failures.
PROMIS is the primary record keeping system for all police operations, including reported crimes.
The new system not only better connects with other systems in the criminal justice system but will enable police to capture information in the field without returning to base.
It is estimated the new improved system will save up to five hours per shift for officers – meaning more police on the beat to prevent crime.
“NT Police have been asking for this - we have listened and are delivering them the tools to enable them to do their jobs,” Mr Gunner said.
“This year $8.6 million will be spent to begin implementing a new police management system to replace PROMIS. The new system will consolidate five systems into one simpler, more robust case management package, meaning less desk time for frontline police officers during their shifts.
“It is designed to enable police to respond quickly to new priorities, policy initiatives and reporting. It will also seamlessly connect with a range of other new technologies being introduced by NT Police over the next few years.”
Today’s announcement follows the recent fast-tracking of innovative technology and initiatives – such as tyre deflation devices, Body Worn cameras and facial recognition technology – aimed at making the Territory a safer place.
Earlier this year an additional 18 police officers were announced to focus on youth crime – part of the Territory Labor Government’s four-year recruitment plan to increase Police numbers by 120 over the term of Government.