Gloucestershire trialling new tech to strengthen vetting processes

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Gloucestershire trialling new tech to strengthen vetting processes

The Constabulary is using a platform which combines data from government, police, third party and open-source intelligence databases and presents it in one bulk search.

Date - 7th September 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Gloucestershire Constabulary is piloting an innovative technology which it says could speed up vetting checks by as much as 85%. The force will be using a platform belonging to automated data company Synalogik as part of a six-month pilot. The...

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Comment: the service will eventually get the workforce it deserves

Yes get rid of those not fit to wear the uniform but do much better for those who are.

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