Is this new?
I thought there was, already, the ability for police to access cross-border computer systems.
http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/se ... s-borders/
New?
Re: New?
Brian,
Information sharing has existed for some time, however, the data that could be accessed was minimal. For example, a check of a person may indicate they have a criminal history in another State or a warning, flag or a warrant. Often no further information relating to these could be accessed. A full and complete crim. history enquiry had to be done manually. Likewise, an outstanding warrant notation required a telephone to the relevant Crim. History Records section. Similarly, with a warning notation, often no further details are given...it could be the person is a licensed security agent or they may be extremely violent towards police.
I think the article is addressing that now more comprehensive information is available...about time too
Information sharing has existed for some time, however, the data that could be accessed was minimal. For example, a check of a person may indicate they have a criminal history in another State or a warning, flag or a warrant. Often no further information relating to these could be accessed. A full and complete crim. history enquiry had to be done manually. Likewise, an outstanding warrant notation required a telephone to the relevant Crim. History Records section. Similarly, with a warning notation, often no further details are given...it could be the person is a licensed security agent or they may be extremely violent towards police.
I think the article is addressing that now more comprehensive information is available...about time too