Art of Flight has made a very good point. The problem is made worse by the fact that no senior police officer is going to support the idea of merging or collaboration if it increases the chances of seeing their own career path disappearing. If 2 forces combine, that's one fewer CC, DCC and who knows how many ACCs jobs disappearing. Turkeys, even high ranking ones, are not going to be voting for Christmas.
Meanwhile, on the subject of Turkeys:
BBC News - Anger at Nottinghamshire police chiefs pay rise proposals
Wonder what colour the sky is on her planet?
At least her deputy has shown some grasp of the concept of leadership.