Through the Liberals and Nationals Government tough liquor laws ID scanners are required by law in all high-risk venues within the Kings Cross entertainment precinct and after their first 12 months, over 1.5 million IDs have been scanned.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant said the intelligence from scanners has helped police reduce crime inside licensed venues and surrounding streets.
"Scanners are not only a deterrent for known troublemakers but the information they collect is also being used to identify offenders for crimes committed inside and outside licensed venues,"
Grant said. "If you do the wrong thing in the Cross, remember this - we know who you are, what you look like and we will find you and charge you.
"For the vast majority of people who do the right thing a night out in the Cross is much safer and more enjoyable thanks to the use of these scanners."
Kings Cross Police Local Area Commander Superintendent Michael Fitzgerald said ID scanners have played a monumental role in improving the safety and security of Kings Cross.
"Since their introduction, we have seen a marked reduction in the number of assaults and thefts from within licensed premises," Fitzgerald said.
"Furthermore, they have also allowed police to quickly identify and track down people who commit crimes within Kings Cross' pubs and clubs, and proven immensely effective in helping police enforce banning orders."
To date 208 long term banning orders of up to 12 months have been issued. ID scanners have detected 17 breaches of long term banning orders. Additionally, 223 temporary 48-hour banning orders have been issued with six breaches detected by the ID scanners.
