SECOND PHASE OF NEW POLICE COMPUTER SYSTEM GOES LIVE ACROSS QUEENSLAND
Published Tuesday, 31 July, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Minister for Police and Corrective Services
The Honourable Judy Spence
Queensland police are set to reap operational benefits from the implementation of phase 2.1 of QPRIME (Queensland Police Records and Information Management Exchange) which has now gone live.
QPRIME is the largest project currently being undertaken by the Queensland Police Service and when fully implemented will replace 234 information systems currently in place with a single point of access to almost 20 years of intelligence and data.
Police Minister Judy Spence said once fully implemented QPRIME will put more police back on the street and improve officer and community safety through the timely access to quality information.
"The implementation of QPRIME is a huge job for the Queensland Police Service. However, this new system will ensure police are able to do their job more efficiently in the future, allowing them to spend more time out on the beat, fighting crime in the community."
“The Beattie Government has allocated nearly $95 million over four years for the implementation of QPRIME.
“The system enables police to share relevant information with partner agencies and allows police to identify hot spots, monitor information on persons of interest and study crime trends from a state-wide perspective,” Ms Spence said.
“QPRIME is being implemented in three phases with phase one completed in June 2006.
“Phase one allows officers to manage missing person reports, sudden death investigations, street checks, intelligence submissions, traffic and marine crashes and Crime Stopper files.”
Ms Spence said phase two has been split into two releases with phase 2.1 now live across the state.
“This phase allows police to manage crime reporting and investigation, domestic violence, property management, child protection investigations, marine, air and rail crashes and intelligence management.”
Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson said the phased implementation has allowed police to become familiar with the new system before launching into full crime management.
“The system is a significant change for operational police. A lot of work has been done on change management strategies, training and establishing support systems throughout the state.
“Modern day policing requires us to use and understand state of the art equipment and technology to counter criminals who are becoming more technology aware and literate.” he said.
Media contacts: Minister Spence’s office: Troy Davies – 3239 6218, 0439 673 287
Police Media: 3015 2444
QPRIME is the largest project currently being undertaken by the Queensland Police Service and when fully implemented will replace 234 information systems currently in place with a single point of access to almost 20 years of intelligence and data.
Police Minister Judy Spence said once fully implemented QPRIME will put more police back on the street and improve officer and community safety through the timely access to quality information.
"The implementation of QPRIME is a huge job for the Queensland Police Service. However, this new system will ensure police are able to do their job more efficiently in the future, allowing them to spend more time out on the beat, fighting crime in the community."
“The Beattie Government has allocated nearly $95 million over four years for the implementation of QPRIME.
“The system enables police to share relevant information with partner agencies and allows police to identify hot spots, monitor information on persons of interest and study crime trends from a state-wide perspective,” Ms Spence said.
“QPRIME is being implemented in three phases with phase one completed in June 2006.
“Phase one allows officers to manage missing person reports, sudden death investigations, street checks, intelligence submissions, traffic and marine crashes and Crime Stopper files.”
Ms Spence said phase two has been split into two releases with phase 2.1 now live across the state.
“This phase allows police to manage crime reporting and investigation, domestic violence, property management, child protection investigations, marine, air and rail crashes and intelligence management.”
Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson said the phased implementation has allowed police to become familiar with the new system before launching into full crime management.
“The system is a significant change for operational police. A lot of work has been done on change management strategies, training and establishing support systems throughout the state.
“Modern day policing requires us to use and understand state of the art equipment and technology to counter criminals who are becoming more technology aware and literate.” he said.
Media contacts: Minister Spence’s office: Troy Davies – 3239 6218, 0439 673 287
Police Media: 3015 2444