SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 8
Download to read offline
Report Heavily Criticises Met Police IT Systems
Crime in the capital is higher than it could be due to poorly-planned
technology investment by the Metropolitan Police.
That is the main finding of a report from the London Assembly, which
claim ineffective and costly IT systems have weakened the force's
ability to tackle crime in the city.
In addition to the out-of-date systems installed, the Met has not done
enough to embrace new technologies to help it keep communities
safe.
Facebook.com/storetec
Storetec Services Limited
@StoretecHull www.storetec.net
The Smart Policing report from the assembly's Budget and
Performance Committee states that the force cannot continue spending
85 per cent of its ICT budget on maintaining these redundant
technologies given the 20 per cent reduction in spending over the next
three years.
At present, 70 per cent of the systems the Met has in place are no
longer fit for purpose and this figure will rise to 90 per cent by 2015.
While the force has recognised the scale of the issue, the committee
claims that many problems could have been dealt with better had those
in charge realised the scale of the problem sooner.
John Biggs AM, chair of the Budget and Performance Committee, said
that the Met needs to move with the times if it is to be an effective
organisation.
"Every other person has a smartphone in their pocket and yet the Met
are only just starting to look at rolling out similar tools. They should also
be working on predictive crime mapping, like that used in Los Angeles,
to get officers in the right place at the right time to deter criminals and
reassure the public," he stated.
Significant investment required
The report comes after a meeting of the assembly's Budget and
Performance Committee heard recently that Met computers can take
up to half an hour to boot up, something that was met with "shocked
laughter", according to assistant commissioner Mark Rowley.
Mr Rowley as revealed that at present, the Met uses an infrastructure
featuring over 400 systems that have been wired together over the
years, which has created several problems from an organisational point
of view.
He added that the language the systems are written in is so out of date
that many of those who understand it properly are close to retirement,
highlighting just how far behind the times the Met has fallen with
regards to its ICT infrastructure.
Three areas that need to be improved
The London Assembly report highlights three key areas in which the
Metropolitan Police needs to improve its current IT options.
These are the rolling out of smartphones and predictive crime mapping
as outlined by Mr Biggs, with the third area being the greater use of
social media networks, which offer a cheap and effective way of
communicating with communities.
In addition, the assembly is calling on the Mayor's Office for Policing
and Crime (MOPAC) to prioritise exactly how much money the force
needs to come up to speed and what the plan will be going forward.
The body added that despite being formed 18 months ago, MOPAC still
does not have a director in place with responsibility for overseeing a
new approach to IT at the Metropolitan Police.
Could information management help?
Being able to access information quickly and easily is a prerequisite for
those charged with protecting the public.
With this being the case, could the Met benefit from investing in online
hosting solutions such as Storetec's Freedocs software?
It provides a high-capacity, central repository where archive
documents, scans of physical documents, research data and
correspondence can be accessed with the minimum of fuss, saving
valuable time and strengthening the force's hand in the battle against
criminals.
The storage and transmission of data is completely safe due to the
powerful encryption software employed, so the force can rest assured
knowing that the highly-sensitive information they have in their
possession is safe from unscrupulous groups and individuals.
Storetec News/Blogs. "
http://www.storetec.net/news-blog/report-heavily-criticises-met-police-i
" Report Heavily Criticises Met Police IT Systems. Aug 30, 2012.
Storetec.

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Comparative police system2015
Comparative police system2015Comparative police system2015
Comparative police system2015monde24836
 
Digital policing: Transformation through technology
Digital policing: Transformation through technologyDigital policing: Transformation through technology
Digital policing: Transformation through technologyO2 Business UK
 
Police report writing arrest report headings
Police report writing arrest report headingsPolice report writing arrest report headings
Police report writing arrest report headingsHi Tech Criminal Justice
 
Criminal justice preview
Criminal justice previewCriminal justice preview
Criminal justice previewchapterhouseinc
 
Questioned Documents First Chapter
Questioned Documents First ChapterQuestioned Documents First Chapter
Questioned Documents First Chapterchapterhouseinc
 
Comparative police systems_preview
Comparative police systems_previewComparative police systems_preview
Comparative police systems_previewchapterhouseinc
 

Viewers also liked (12)

A Brief History of Police Technology
A Brief History of Police TechnologyA Brief History of Police Technology
A Brief History of Police Technology
 
Comparative police system2015
Comparative police system2015Comparative police system2015
Comparative police system2015
 
Digital policing: Transformation through technology
Digital policing: Transformation through technologyDigital policing: Transformation through technology
Digital policing: Transformation through technology
 
Parole preview
Parole previewParole preview
Parole preview
 
Smart Policing
Smart PolicingSmart Policing
Smart Policing
 
Organized crime preview
Organized crime previewOrganized crime preview
Organized crime preview
 
Crime Analysis
Crime AnalysisCrime Analysis
Crime Analysis
 
Police report writing arrest report headings
Police report writing arrest report headingsPolice report writing arrest report headings
Police report writing arrest report headings
 
Criminal justice preview
Criminal justice previewCriminal justice preview
Criminal justice preview
 
Police patrol preview
Police patrol previewPolice patrol preview
Police patrol preview
 
Questioned Documents First Chapter
Questioned Documents First ChapterQuestioned Documents First Chapter
Questioned Documents First Chapter
 
Comparative police systems_preview
Comparative police systems_previewComparative police systems_preview
Comparative police systems_preview
 

More from John Davis

Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network
Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network
Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network John Davis
 
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a year
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a yearData protection rules could cost firms £75k a year
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a yearJohn Davis
 
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing Data
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing DataApp Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing Data
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing DataJohn Davis
 
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacks
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacksUk banks targeted in cyber attacks
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacksJohn Davis
 
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recovery
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recoveryGlasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recovery
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recoveryJohn Davis
 
Burglary figures may highlight byod data risk
Burglary figures may highlight byod data riskBurglary figures may highlight byod data risk
Burglary figures may highlight byod data riskJohn Davis
 
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concerns
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concernsUk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concerns
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concernsJohn Davis
 
New microsoft application security problem
New microsoft application security problemNew microsoft application security problem
New microsoft application security problemJohn Davis
 
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’John Davis
 
Improve your security, minister tells major firms
Improve your security, minister tells major firmsImprove your security, minister tells major firms
Improve your security, minister tells major firmsJohn Davis
 
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’John Davis
 
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 million
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 millionBitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 million
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 millionJohn Davis
 
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’John Davis
 
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’John Davis
 
Data security breach may embarrass fa
Data security breach may embarrass faData security breach may embarrass fa
Data security breach may embarrass faJohn Davis
 
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegations
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegationsCompanies warned over new nsa malware allegations
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegationsJohn Davis
 
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’John Davis
 
Data centres getting greener, say experts
Data centres getting greener, say expertsData centres getting greener, say experts
Data centres getting greener, say expertsJohn Davis
 
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk trade
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk tradeData protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk trade
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk tradeJohn Davis
 
Microsoft warns of potential attacks
Microsoft warns of potential attacksMicrosoft warns of potential attacks
Microsoft warns of potential attacksJohn Davis
 

More from John Davis (20)

Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network
Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network
Norfolk County Council Announces Cloud-based Storage Network
 
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a year
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a yearData protection rules could cost firms £75k a year
Data protection rules could cost firms £75k a year
 
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing Data
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing DataApp Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing Data
App Developers Urged to Take Greater Care in Accessing Data
 
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacks
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacksUk banks targeted in cyber attacks
Uk banks targeted in cyber attacks
 
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recovery
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recoveryGlasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recovery
Glasgow tragedy shows need for disaster recovery
 
Burglary figures may highlight byod data risk
Burglary figures may highlight byod data riskBurglary figures may highlight byod data risk
Burglary figures may highlight byod data risk
 
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concerns
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concernsUk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concerns
Uk risks falling behind others in cloud adoption due to data security concerns
 
New microsoft application security problem
New microsoft application security problemNew microsoft application security problem
New microsoft application security problem
 
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’
Choose Your Own Device ‘To Replace Bring Your Own Device’
 
Improve your security, minister tells major firms
Improve your security, minister tells major firmsImprove your security, minister tells major firms
Improve your security, minister tells major firms
 
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’
Paperless self assessment ‘a step closer’
 
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 million
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 millionBitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 million
Bitcoin data loss set to cost over £4 million
 
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’
Tesco data centre consolidation ‘nearing completion’
 
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’
Colonial files ‘burned to keep secrets’
 
Data security breach may embarrass fa
Data security breach may embarrass faData security breach may embarrass fa
Data security breach may embarrass fa
 
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegations
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegationsCompanies warned over new nsa malware allegations
Companies warned over new nsa malware allegations
 
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’
Banks ‘falling s short on data protection’
 
Data centres getting greener, say experts
Data centres getting greener, say expertsData centres getting greener, say experts
Data centres getting greener, say experts
 
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk trade
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk tradeData protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk trade
Data protection may be sidelined as eu and us talk trade
 
Microsoft warns of potential attacks
Microsoft warns of potential attacksMicrosoft warns of potential attacks
Microsoft warns of potential attacks
 

Recently uploaded

Intellectual Property Licensing Examples
Intellectual Property Licensing ExamplesIntellectual Property Licensing Examples
Intellectual Property Licensing Examplesamberjiles31
 
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGUNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGlokeshwarmaha
 
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..dlewis191
 
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)Lviv Startup Club
 
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access
 
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023Steve Rader
 
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdf
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdfAMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdf
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdfJohnCarloValencia4
 
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyAnyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyHanna Klim
 
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...AustraliaChapterIIBA
 
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.mcshagufta46
 
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerak
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerakTata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerak
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerakEditores1
 
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb to
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb toLecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb to
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb toumarfarooquejamali32
 
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHelene Heckrotte
 
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for Business
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for BusinessQ2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for Business
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for BusinessAPCO
 
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...Brian Solis
 
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdf
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdfPDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdf
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdfHajeJanKamps
 
MC Heights construction company in Jhang
MC Heights construction company in JhangMC Heights construction company in Jhang
MC Heights construction company in Jhangmcgroupjeya
 
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursDeveloping Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursKaiNexus
 
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...TalentView
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Intellectual Property Licensing Examples
Intellectual Property Licensing ExamplesIntellectual Property Licensing Examples
Intellectual Property Licensing Examples
 
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISINGUNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING
 
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..
Team B Mind Map for Organizational Chg..
 
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)
Michael Vidyakin: Introduction to PMO (UA)
 
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
Borderless Access - Global B2B Panel book-unlock 2024
 
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023
NASA CoCEI Scaling Strategy - November 2023
 
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdf
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdfAMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdf
AMAZON SELLER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PRODUCT RESEARCH .pdf
 
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agencyAnyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
Anyhr.io | Presentation HR&Recruiting agency
 
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
IIBA® Melbourne - Navigating Business Analysis - Excellence for Career Growth...
 
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
A flour, rice and Suji company in Jhang.
 
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerak
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerakTata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerak
Tata Kelola Bisnis perushaan yang bergerak
 
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb to
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb toLecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb to
Lecture_6.pptx English speaking easyb to
 
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptxHELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
HELENE HECKROTTE'S PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO.pptx
 
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for Business
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for BusinessQ2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for Business
Q2 2024 APCO Geopolitical Radar - The Global Operating Environment for Business
 
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
The End of Business as Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consu...
 
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdf
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdfPDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdf
PDT 88 - 4 million seed - Seed - Protecto.pdf
 
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdfWAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
WAM Corporate Presentation Mar 25 2024.pdf
 
MC Heights construction company in Jhang
MC Heights construction company in JhangMC Heights construction company in Jhang
MC Heights construction company in Jhang
 
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, OursDeveloping Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
Developing Coaching Skills: Mine, Yours, Ours
 
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...
TalentView Webinar: Empowering the Modern Workforce_ Redefininig Success from...
 

Report Heavily Criticises Met Police IT Systems

  • 1. Report Heavily Criticises Met Police IT Systems Crime in the capital is higher than it could be due to poorly-planned technology investment by the Metropolitan Police. That is the main finding of a report from the London Assembly, which claim ineffective and costly IT systems have weakened the force's ability to tackle crime in the city. In addition to the out-of-date systems installed, the Met has not done enough to embrace new technologies to help it keep communities safe. Facebook.com/storetec Storetec Services Limited @StoretecHull www.storetec.net
  • 2. The Smart Policing report from the assembly's Budget and Performance Committee states that the force cannot continue spending 85 per cent of its ICT budget on maintaining these redundant technologies given the 20 per cent reduction in spending over the next three years. At present, 70 per cent of the systems the Met has in place are no longer fit for purpose and this figure will rise to 90 per cent by 2015. While the force has recognised the scale of the issue, the committee claims that many problems could have been dealt with better had those in charge realised the scale of the problem sooner.
  • 3. John Biggs AM, chair of the Budget and Performance Committee, said that the Met needs to move with the times if it is to be an effective organisation. "Every other person has a smartphone in their pocket and yet the Met are only just starting to look at rolling out similar tools. They should also be working on predictive crime mapping, like that used in Los Angeles, to get officers in the right place at the right time to deter criminals and reassure the public," he stated.
  • 4. Significant investment required The report comes after a meeting of the assembly's Budget and Performance Committee heard recently that Met computers can take up to half an hour to boot up, something that was met with "shocked laughter", according to assistant commissioner Mark Rowley. Mr Rowley as revealed that at present, the Met uses an infrastructure featuring over 400 systems that have been wired together over the years, which has created several problems from an organisational point of view.
  • 5. He added that the language the systems are written in is so out of date that many of those who understand it properly are close to retirement, highlighting just how far behind the times the Met has fallen with regards to its ICT infrastructure. Three areas that need to be improved The London Assembly report highlights three key areas in which the Metropolitan Police needs to improve its current IT options.
  • 6. These are the rolling out of smartphones and predictive crime mapping as outlined by Mr Biggs, with the third area being the greater use of social media networks, which offer a cheap and effective way of communicating with communities. In addition, the assembly is calling on the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to prioritise exactly how much money the force needs to come up to speed and what the plan will be going forward. The body added that despite being formed 18 months ago, MOPAC still does not have a director in place with responsibility for overseeing a new approach to IT at the Metropolitan Police.
  • 7. Could information management help? Being able to access information quickly and easily is a prerequisite for those charged with protecting the public. With this being the case, could the Met benefit from investing in online hosting solutions such as Storetec's Freedocs software? It provides a high-capacity, central repository where archive documents, scans of physical documents, research data and correspondence can be accessed with the minimum of fuss, saving valuable time and strengthening the force's hand in the battle against criminals.
  • 8. The storage and transmission of data is completely safe due to the powerful encryption software employed, so the force can rest assured knowing that the highly-sensitive information they have in their possession is safe from unscrupulous groups and individuals. Storetec News/Blogs. " http://www.storetec.net/news-blog/report-heavily-criticises-met-police-i " Report Heavily Criticises Met Police IT Systems. Aug 30, 2012. Storetec.