UK police force goes digital with Airwave Pronto

The Gloucestershire Constabulary has signed a four-year contract with Airwave Solutions UK to implement the Pronto electronic notebook and suite of policing applications for its police officers.

The initial rollout will see approximately 700 officers issued with devices pre-loaded with applications that will facilitate the force’s move into a paperless environment, while a further 300 will be issued in phase 2.

The device facilitates remote and mobile access to all local and national backend systems such as the Police National Computer (PNC), Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment (DASH) forms, collision reports, as well as the force command and control and crime and intelligence systems.

“This is an extremely significant win for Airwave as it means that a third of all police forces in Great Britain have signed up to use Pronto,” says John Lewis, COO of Airwave.

“This software solution will help us to streamline police processes and reduce paperwork, enabling officers to be more visible and accessible to the public they serve,” says Neil Mantle, Chief Superintendent, Gloucestershire Constabulary.

The program will be managed and delivered by Airwave’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kelvin Connect.