Police to host event at Derry’s Central Library on new technology for firearm application forms
THE PSNI in partnership with NI Direct is hosting an event in Derry with Firearm Certificate Holders to showcase new technology for firearm certificate applications.
Ignite.it will be supporting Police Service in delivering these events.
The event in Derry will be held at the Central Library on Monday, November 21.
There will be two events per day at 4 pm and 6.30 pm.
Each event will last approximately one and half hours.
Prior to the introduction of the online application process which will be introduced in the New Year for initial/re-grant and variation of a firearm certificate, staff from Firearms and Explosives Branch of the PSNI will be hosting a number of roadshows in venues across the North to highlight the new application process.
Nichola Murphy, Head of Firearms and Explosives Branch, said: “We have been working with our IT department and NI Direct to develop a robust online application process.
“The new application will ensure we are more effective and efficient in delivering our services to the public.
“I would encourage anyone who will be applying for an initial grant, re-grant or variation in the future to come to one of our roadshows, which will provide them with an opportunity to complete an application form online.
“The roadshows will give a Firearm Certificate Holder the opportunity to try at first hand the new online technology and also gives us the opportunity to go through the new process step by step with them.
“All attendees will require an email address in order to complete the online application form.
“However, if you do not currently have one, we would be happy to assist you in creating one.
“If you forward your name and address to [email protected]t or contact him on 08000 488638 and we will have an email address set up for individuals by the time of the event; alternatively we can assist you on the day of the event.”
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Gwen Sweeney at the PSNI on [email protected].
Laptops and tablets are available at the events to allow the public to complete the application form.
A short film has also been developed which allows members of the public to go through the online process in a step by step guide.
It can viewed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?
The PSNI say it will run a dual online and paper application process for six months from the start date of the online system.
Other events will be held in the following venues across the North
- 22 November 2016 – *Clothworthy House, Antrim 4 pm and 6.30 pm
- 24 November 2016 – Dungannon Library – 3.45 pm and 6.15 pm
- 29 November 2016 – Omagh Library – 4 pm and 6.30 pm
- 1 December 2016 – Lisburn City Library – 4 pm and 6.30 pm.
