Managing the CHS
SPSA took responsibility for the management, oversight and compliance of the Criminal History System in 2007. The Criminal Justice department ensures that the data held about an individual on the system is accurate, up to date and compliant i.e. it is allowed to be there. There are strict rules on recording and weeding regarding what information can be held and for how long.
The core service is to provide authorised police users with access to the CHS and the Police National Computer (PNC). Criminal Justice runs a service desk which provides advice and assistance 24 hours, seven days a week for all users and customers who are using both the CHS and PNC.