IS Strategy ''PSNI Connect''
The PSNI Connect Strategy has been developed to cover the Comphrensive Spending Review (CSR) period 2007 - 2010. The strategy has evolved from the 2004-2008 IS Strategy and has focused on key IT priorities while remaining considerate of the finite resources available in meeting the expectations of PSNI and the public. The PSNI Connect Strategy fulfils Patten Recommendation 93 which stated that:-
“There should be an urgent, independent and in-depth strategic review of the use of information technology in policing. It should benchmark the Northern Ireland police against police services in the rest of the world and devise a properly resourced strategy that places them at the forefront of law enforcement technology within 3 to 5 years. It should be validated by independent assessment. The strategy should deliver fully integrated technology systems that are readily accessible to all staff and should take advantage of the best analytical and communications systems currently available. Users of the technology should play a key part in devising the strategy and in assessing its implementation”
The IS Strategy covers all aspects of PSNI’s work including operational policing, policing and organisational support, systems integration and infrastructure development.
The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) carry out Independent Validations of the PSNI Connect Strategy within a Terms of Reference agreed by the Board, PSNI and NPIA since 2007.
NPIA present their validation Reports under the above arrangements to NIPB's Resources and Improvement Committee. These reports outline the benefits accrued, areas of concern and have made recommendations to address issues when required. NPIA will continue to carry out this independent validation role until March 2011.
