The two forces have created a combined information, communication and technology department, which is being managed by Thames Valley.
The forces said the deal aims to "realise cost reductions that would not be achievable individually".
Hampshire Constabulary is set to cut 160 jobs over the next year as it aims to save £20million, while Thames Valley Police will axe 270 jobs this financial year after the force’s budget was slashed by £12million.
Khan Juna, chairman of Thames Valley Police Authority, and Cllr Jacqui Rayment, chairman of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Authority, said: "Our overarching priority is to ensure that we deliver a policing service to communities in the Thames Valley and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that is as resilient, efficient and effective as possible, at a time when we are faced with considerable financial constraints."
Amanda Cooper, director of information science and technology at Thames Valley Police said: "We have built on the success of the first joint ICT project between the two forces - the IT service desk, which went live in May 2009.
"Joining together our ICT support department and our ICT infrastructure will provide the forces financial savings and a foundation upon which to build further collaboration."
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said that although its ICT staff are now employees of Thames Valley Police, they have not changed their work location.
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Quelle/Source: getHampshire, 21.02.2011
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