Police Left in the Dark

Police officers are facing significant challenges as their Command Centre system, essential for checking suspicious vehicles, has been down for over a month. This system, which allows real-time verification of vehicle registration, ownership, and criminal flags, is crucial for frontline operations, particularly during a surge in car thefts and armed robberies involving stolen vehicles. Frustration among officers is mounting, as they feel they are operating without necessary intel. One officer stated, “This is a major embarrassment. We’re out here trying to do our jobs, and we can’t even get basic intel on a car we stop.” As the police department grapples with this breakdown, there are urgent calls for authorities to restore the system promptly to prevent serious consequences from the lack of access to critical information.