Technology in the Police and the MI5

 

I've been writing computer software for 40 years and know a lot of people who have or are involved in selling computer systems to the Police and MI5 in this country and to other organisations worldwide.

Most government agencies make the wrong decisions when they buy systems. For instance, we had the Soham murders, which might not have happened, if the UK Police had joined up computer systems.

In this case, MI5 is being criticised for not telling Yorkshire Special Branch, that they had followed two bombers from Leeds, who might be connected to the fertiliser plot.

If they had had compatible computer systems, then there would have been no need.

There is no Government agency that lays down standards that must be followed. So we get cock-up after cock-up in the NHS, CSA, Police and more.

This latest one cost the lives of those in the London bombings.

Those at the top in Government must be called to account.