Regional police force serving 1.65M across South West England
Avon and Somerset Police operates a Microsoft-centric infrastructure (Teams, Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID) typical of UK public sector IT. Active hiring skews heavily toward security and ops roles, with only 4 engineering positions posted—a constraint that surfaces in their stated pain around staffing shortages and time-consuming staff workload. Current projects span fleet modernization (electric/hybrid vehicles, electronic management systems) and quality assurance (ISO accreditation, QMS development), indicating operational maturity investment rather than digital transformation.
Avon and Somerset Police is the seventh largest police force in England and Wales, serving a population exceeding 1.65 million across Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Bath & North East Somerset, with major stations in Bristol, Bath, and Wells. The organization employs over 6,000 people across policing (3,000+ officers, PCSOs, special constables) and professional support roles spanning finance, investigations, and web development. Headquarters is located in Portishead, North Somerset. The force holds accreditations including ENEI award-winner status, Stonewall accreditation, and Disability Confident employer recognition.
Primary stack is Microsoft-based: Teams, Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure Virtual Desktop, Configuration Manager, and Windows 11. Also runs Cisco, Checkpoint, SolarWinds, and VMware for network and endpoint management.
Current projects include introduction of electric and hybrid police vehicles, electronic fleet management system implementation, dash cam footage administration, ISO accreditation, quality management system development, and community safety programs including speedwatch initiatives.
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