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flag Cumbria’s police commissioner opposes merger plans, fearing loss of local control and unequal costs.

flag Cumbria’s Police and Fire Commissioner David Allen opposes proposed police force mergers, arguing they undermine local decision-making and could create unequal policing costs. flag He cites past failed merger attempts, cost disparities, and the county’s agility in adapting to changes as reasons to maintain independence. flag Allen advocates for efficiency through shared systems, not consolidation, and warns centralization may prioritize Treasury savings over public benefit.

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