There are a number of key strategic themes that provide the background to the Force's approach to collaboration:

• The need to support key priorities in the Avon and Somerset Policing Plan: respond when you need us, and investigate crime and protect you from criminals.
• The requirement to demonstrate effective use of resources and efficiency gains, through ongoing improvements to key operational/ business processes and the structure of the workforce.
• A drive to improve regional collaboration and joining up with partner agencies to deliver services to the public at local level.
• Greater focus on carbon footprint and sustainability of all public sector organisations.
• The likelihood of ongoing focus and potentially unpredictable public policy changes impacting on the way policing is delivered (including potential mergers of forces and greater regional collaboration in key areas).

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