Queensland is is to become the first police force in Australia to deploy electronic ID Cards from Gemalto to provide a digital security solution.

Currently, police officers at the State agency carry separate photo identification cards and building access cards, and use pass-codes to gain entry onto network systems. These will be replaced by a new police ID solution featuring dual interface microprocessor cards, PC Twin smartcard readers and the Classic Client software.

Gemalto is providing elements of the solution through a system integrator to dramatically raise the level of protection against possible external threats such as hacking.

Tan Teck Lee, President, Gemalto Asia remarked, “Queensland police is at the forefront of law enforcement to protect life and property, and it is pertinent that their internal systems are also highly safeguarded from threats that could compromise their duty to the public.

"Gemalto is proud to be working with the Queensland Police Service to provide the agency with our digital security solution, which will not only heighten security but also optimize identity management processes within the Service.”

More information about Gemalto's ID card solutions is avilable at http://www.gemalto.com/enterprise/solutions/converged_badge.html