Devon and Cornwall police will be working more closely with the Dorset force this year - but they won't be merging.
The two local forces will be collaborating more closely, to reduce spending on functions such as finance and HR.
The Chief executive of the Police and Crime Commissioner's Office, Andrew White, thinks there's an opportunity to save around 10-million pounds, but says any changes will be considered carefully.
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