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NI: RUC computer spending

01 March 1998

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According to recently released figures, Northern Ireland's police force is investing heavily in computer systems, including automated fingerprint recognition (?900,000 in 1994/5) and an Integrated Criminal Information System. One million pounds has been set aside for the ICIS in 1988/9. In the same year, ?3.2 million is expected to be spent on the RUC's Manpower Administration and Registry System. The Police Authority, which currently employs 3,500 administrative staff and under the new Police Bill will have the status of an advisory body, has spent around ?2 million updating its systems in the last few years. The most expensive item listed is the RUC's Message Handling System and Data Network which cost ?6.9 million in 1996.

Hansard written answer, 21.4.98.

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