Emerging Technologies Assistant Commissioner Donna ADAMS Tasmania Police

“Emerging Technologies” Assistant Commissioner Donna ADAMS Tasmania Police Information Managers Forum Tasmanian Archive + Heritage Office

Overview • Introduction of technology – Tasmania Police • PINS / Online Crash Reporting • Information Management Process • Opportunities for the future

Introducing Technology • Personal issue Tablet computers to all staff • Access to operational systems in the field • Productivity gains • Enhanced service delivery • Improved morale

Examples • Attending a crash – make use of the downtime • Submission of crime reports • Improved evidence gathering – video / photos • Smarter policing

Police Infringement Notice Ø 75, 000 infringements per year ØPaper based ØHigh error rate

Police Infringement Notice • PINS app developed • Geo-coded location of the PIN • Offending person identity confirmed when infringement issued • Photographs to support infringement • Error rates eliminated

Digital Storage Solution

Information management processes Statement taking: • Typed in the first instance • Electronic signatures • Documents saved directly from Tablet to RM 8 (TRIM)

Information management processes Digital Storage of video files: • Interim Solution • Videos from the tablet to a local share folder • Automatically moved from share folder to RM 8 (TRIM) • Capacity to search for files

Key considerations • Easy process for all users • Audit trail • Document security • Storage capacity • Meet legislative requirements • Keeping pace with the technology

Future Opportunities • Body worn video • Facial recognition • Electronic service of documents