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PCC seeks people's views on police forces merger
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Police and Crime Commissioner of Surrey is soliciting public feedback on government plans to merge Surrey Police with neighbouring forces into a larger regional 'mega force' as part of police reform efforts to improve efficiency and restore trust.
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You face a larger regional police force that could shift local policing priorities and budgets. Police and crime commissioners now hold more sway by shaping public input before final government force mergers.
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