London police chief wants regional police force mergers
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London's police chief proposed merging the 43 police forces in England and Wales into 12-15 regional forces to cut costs and improve efficiency. This restructuring aims to free up funds for new crime-fighting technologies. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley cited the current model as unfit for purpose, citing expensive governance and leadership. He believes larger forces would better utilize limited funding and allow for investment in modern technology, which has been deprioritized. Rowley's proposal comes amid falling public confidence and financial strains on police forces. The UK faces rising organized crime and other public safety issues, compounded by underfunding and historic scandals.