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asking an of cer. Since ‘Go Live’ on 12th December 2012, all force-wide stop and searches are now completed using the bespoke data entry system on of cers’ radio handsets. The GPS tracking function allows for more effective tasking and deployment of of cers, and the bespoke stop and search database provides for almost instantaneous access to data. “GMP is proud to be developing new ways in which we can use existing technology to achieve value for money for the force. But the new system is not just about

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search records are then logged on a Northgate database with accompanying GPS coordinates. During the initial six months of roll-out a Project Team administrator is responsible for checking exceptions raised by the system, after which the system will become fully automated. With the new system, an operational of cer will work their way through the pre-set form menu covering topics such as ethnicity, object (e.g. stolen property, offensive weapon), power (PACE and other, Sec.60 CJPOA) and outcomes (e.g. arrest, summons). The nal stage of the pro review the selection and su report electronically. The ne allows of cers to complete requirements within approx seconds, thereby reducing impact and enabling of cer engage in other policing ac desired, members of the pu request a copy of the full re the internet, by phone, lette local Police station or in pe