PITO was a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) supporting the UK police and other criminal justice organizations in reducing crime and in administering justice more effectively by providing information and communication technology solutions, either directly or through contracts with suppliers. PITO helps the police service get the best value for the goods and services they buy by setting up collective procurement arrangements.<ref>[http://www.networkcritical.com/Case-Studies/Police-Information-Technology-Organisation-%28PITO%29 networkcritical.com]</ref>
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'''PITO''' was a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) supporting the UK police and other criminal justice organizations in reducing crime and in administering justice more effectively by providing information and communication technology solutions, either directly or through contracts with suppliers. PITO helps the police service get the best value for the goods and services they buy by setting up collective procurement arrangements.<ref>[http://www.networkcritical.com/Case-Studies/Police-Information-Technology-Organisation-%28PITO%29 networkcritical.com]</ref>
PITO receives a grant-in-aid from the Home Office, police, Probation, Immigration, and other
PITO receives a grant-in-aid from the Home Office, police, Probation, Immigration, and other