NT Police computer system to get $45m upgrade

THE NT Police’s ailing PROMIS computer system is set to be replaced with a $45 million upgrade of IT infrastructure

THE NT Police’s ailing PROMIS computer system is set to be replaced with a $45 million upgrade of IT infrastructure.

Chief Minister Michael Gunner and Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw announced the overhaul this morning.

The new system will allow police on the beat to complete paper work without returning to the station, saving hours on each shift.

The four-year staged plan is expected to start as early as next week.

Mr Gunner said police had been crying out for the overhaul.

“Police have a tough job to do – and do it well – and the Territory Labor Government is determined that they will have the tools they need,” he said.

“NT Police have been asking for this - we have listened and are delivering them the tools to enable them to do their jobs.

“This year $8.6 million will be spent to begin implementing a new police management

system to replace PROMIS. The new system will consolidate five systems into one simpler, more robust case management package, meaning less desk time for frontline police officers during their shifts.”