SURREY'S police and crime commissioner has backed a plan to merge the fire service and police force.Government ministers are currently consulting on proposals to allow the two emergency services to be combined, with a police and crime commissioner (PCC) at the head.In a foreword attached to the consultation, ministers said: "There are good examples around the country of joint working between emergency services, and we are aware of calls for stronger governance to help them do more."We...
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