The Queensland Police Service in Austalia is set to become the first force in Australia receive smart ID cards, according to squidcard.com. The cards are expected to increase security against hacking and optimize identity management processes within the police force.

Britain may consider a similar deployment soon. Holly Sacks, senior vice president of marketing and corporate strategy at HID Global, advocates smart card use for British police forces to ensure secure access to information and criminal records.

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