Dyfed-Powys Police's new chief constable believes Wales' four police forces should be unified and work as a single nationwide force. Former Cleveland Police boss Dr Richard Lewis says this should be in place by 2030, with the four police forces becoming one by that time.
The BBC reports the police chief saying: "(If) the Americans can put a man on the moon in eight years, I think we can unify four police services. Doing away with those borders means we can provide a more effective service."
The Home Office said the existing structure meant everyone had a direct say on policing in their area. However, Dr Lewis said merging forces into Heddlu Cymru, Welsh for Police Wales, would be more effective.
