Published Thursday, 09 October, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
More digital recording equipment to modernise Queensland Police
Police Minister Judy Spence today announced $1.2 million is being spent to continue to upgrade recording equipment in police interview rooms.
Ms Spence said the funding will deliver 94 new state-of-the-art digital recording systems to replace outdated analogue systems in police interview rooms in the south-east corner.
“This is part of a three year $4.6 Million program to modernise interview recording systems for police across the state,” Ms Spence said.
“Last year, we funded 103 new digital recording units, which were installed in various interview rooms in every region of the state.
“This year’s investment will deliver 94 more systems for further interview rooms mostly in Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.
“A final roll-out of 123 systems will be undertaken next year to complete the replacement program across Queensland.
“Our police officers deserve nothing less than the latest technology.
“We are committed to ensuring our police have access to state-of-the-art technology, which is why we’re providing them with the equipment they require to fight crime in the 21st century.
“The Bligh Government will continue look over the horizon, to make responsible investment decisions which ensure our police are well equipped to serve our community.”
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Ms Spence said the funding will deliver 94 new state-of-the-art digital recording systems to replace outdated analogue systems in police interview rooms in the south-east corner.
“This is part of a three year $4.6 Million program to modernise interview recording systems for police across the state,” Ms Spence said.
“Last year, we funded 103 new digital recording units, which were installed in various interview rooms in every region of the state.
“This year’s investment will deliver 94 more systems for further interview rooms mostly in Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.
“A final roll-out of 123 systems will be undertaken next year to complete the replacement program across Queensland.
“Our police officers deserve nothing less than the latest technology.
“We are committed to ensuring our police have access to state-of-the-art technology, which is why we’re providing them with the equipment they require to fight crime in the 21st century.
“The Bligh Government will continue look over the horizon, to make responsible investment decisions which ensure our police are well equipped to serve our community.”
Media Contact: 3239 6172