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The planning and development of communication needs for other major projects are proceeding. They include the provision of a new Marine Police communications system and the replacement of radio control facilities in the Mass Transit Railway District, the Air-to-Ground radio system and the Command and Control Integrated Communications System.
Transport
The Force has 850 motorcycles and 1 650 four-wheeled vehicles. To enhance safety for Police officers and other road users, three-point seat belts have been fitted to all forward-facing passenger seats. Vehicles have been fitted with air-bags and anti-lock braking systems. Improved conspicuity markings on vehicles are an added safety feature.
The Force has introduced an Electronic Fuel Management System, the first computerised fuelling mechanism adopted by the government. It has improved efficiency and reduced manpower costs.
Information Technology
In order to reduce the number of terminals required in accessing different computer systems of the Force, a Common Terminal (CT) approach was adopted to provide end users with a single point of access on their desktop. The CT approach was successfully implemented in January.
The roll-out of the Formation Information Communal System, which assists officers in handling reports to the Police, dealing with complaints of crime, processing lost and found properties, and managing persons in police custody, was completed in June for all 23 districts and 60 divisions. It has enhanced police services by eliminating repetitive paper work, providing a fast and reliable cash (bail money) accounting system and producing up-to-date and comprehensive management information.
Two other new systems under the Information Technology Strategy the Reference Materials System and the Leave Recording System also went live in 1997. Fourteen types of commonly referenced materials and leave information are now available on-line to facilitate on-line enquiries and staff resources planning. The development of the Regional Information Communal System, the Traffic Operations and Management Systems and the further enhancement of the Enhanced Computer- assisted Command and Control System are on schedule and will be rolled out in 1998.
The Police Data Network connecting stations and offices was put in place to provide an information highway for the sharing and transfer of information between different information systems. A Bulletin Board System was also implemented as part of the Police E-mail Network to facilitate the promulgation of documents of common interest within each division.
Service Quality Wing
Established in 1994, the Service Quality Wing consists of three branches responsible for Performance Review, Research and Inspections, and Complaints and Internal Investigations.