Such a fragmented system introduces security through obscurity, but by collating it we ensure everyone involved has the entire picture, rather than just what they need to know about the child.
Fixed that for you.
And since the police presumably wear uniforms and are thus identifiable even without photos
Yeah, don't count on that. Some members of the Metropolitan police (London) during the G20 protests a few weeks ago had hidden their ID numbers, presumably so they could have an afternoon of hippy-bashing (and worse) without getting in trouble.
...but I can't think of a single major breakthrough that led to all of the rest.
The election of Tony Blair as Prime Minister and the rise of New Labour, 1997.
Sound like the "divorce" statistic that is often quoted: "50% of marriages end up in divorce".
They're the lucky ones. The other 50% end in death.
(Not my joke, can't remember whose though)
You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred. -- Superchicken
