According to media reports, the Cleveland Police Authority (CPA) has extended its outsourcing deal with Steria, and moved operations into a shared services centre in Stockton to save an additional £9m.
Steria already manages the force’s control and back office functions including finance, HR and payroll, but now assumes responsibility for the preparation of criminal case files and the newly combined risk and operational planning unit, which oversees safety, emergency and event planning.
Sean Price, chief constable at Cleveland Police, added: “The extension of the partnership with Steria allows us to continue our vision of putting people first by safeguarding jobs and protecting front-line services. We are under no illusions about the challenges of the Comprehensive Spending Review and the millions that we have to save, but both the Force and the Authority are committed to reducing crime.”
