The South Australia Police (SAPOL) has announced that the ability of its Mobile Workforce Program has been increased to assist the community by boosting the technology available for its policing.
In its statement, SAPOL’s Executive Director of Information Systems and Technology Service, Hamish Cameron, said it was vital that police officers were equipped with the latest technology when responding to incidents so they can inform their decisions and keep themselves safe.
“The project’s first phase will see 300 frontline police officers issued mobile phones featuring specialised SAPOL applications for use on the front line,” Mr Cameron said.
“We are really excited about this technology as it will reduce the need for officers to return to the station to complete their duties, allowing officers to spend more time policing the streets and support and enable our vision of safer communities.”
He said the technology would meet the expectations of the current and future workforce, including in regional and remote areas.
“Members of the public may notice that some of our police officers are using a mobile phone more often,” Mr Camerson said.
“The phone is now a key component of their operational equipment.”
Minister for Police, Joe Szakacs said the new technology would help police respond to emergencies more quickly.
“This technology will mean South Australia Police can more effectively respond to an emergency,” Mr Szakacs said.
“Police will be able to place valuable resources wherever they are needed most, as well as make faster and more accurate decisions in critical moments,” he said.
An exhibition of police using the new Mobile Workforce Program can be seen on YouTube.
That exhibition can be accessed, with sound, on this PS News link.
