The chief constables of Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police, in discussion with both police and crime commissioners, have been progressing with the proposal to merge the two forces since the announcement was made last September.

Police and Crime Commissioners Alison Hernandez (Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly) and Martyn Underhill (Dorset) have launched a public survey to know what the public think of the plans for a merger of the two forces.

Go to www.futurepolicing.co.uk for more information about the proposed merger and to complete survey. The survey will run from Friday 29 June until Monday 27 August.

The results of the survey will form part of a business case that will be submitted to the Home Office in the autumn.

For a printed copy of the survey contact your police and crime commissioner’s office.

Pictured from left to right are PCC Alison Hernandez, CC Shaun Sawyer, CC James Vaughan and PCC Martyn Underhill.