Police technology keeps Queensland moving

Published Thursday, 26 June, 2014 at 11:15 AM

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
The Honourable Jack Dempsey

Families travelling on Queensland roads during the school holidays will have swifter and safer journeys thanks to new police technology being introduced for Operation Cold Snap.

Police Minister Jack Dempsey said Operation Cold Snap would see the first use of new congestion-busting robotic technology on the state’s roads.

“The Queensland Government is committed to creating a safer future for every family, whether they’re travelling on a suburban road or the Bruce Highway,” Mr Dempsey said.

“That’s why we have invested almost $500,000 into 12 robotic crash scene recovery units for Queensland, which will reduce the time taken to clear scenes and cut congestion.”

Previously, when police responded to a major incident it would take two officers more than three hours to collect evidence. The new technology allows one officer to do it in barely two hours.

“We are committed to revitalising frontline policing services by investing in the latest technology available,” Mr Dempsey said.

“Our officers will be proactively policing Queensland’s roads during Operation Cold Snap.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. I ask drivers to remember the Fatal Five and drive to the conditions.”

Acting Deputy Commissioner Dawson said Queensland Police Service supported the use of technology to advance and improve policing whenever possible.

“In February we showcased the Zebedee system to scan crime scenes and produce maps for use in court,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Dawson said.

“Today we are showcasing another device that has been specifically designed to capture crash scene data which will enable the scene to be cleared quicker.

“The device requires only one Forensic Crash Unit officer to operate the system which will save time and resources.”

[ENDS] 26 June 2014

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