Crime commissioner John Campion says locating them with other public services provides better value.
West Mercia PCC John Campion said public services working in shared buildings helps them work together more effectively
He told the Police and Crime Panel the force already has strong ties with Hereford and Worcester Fire Service."We have good collaboration at the moment with Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service," he told the panel. For example, the recent sale of Tenbury Wells Police Station led to police relocating to the town's fire station last year, he said.
Mr Campion told the panel: "In the south we have very good engagement with the fire service but that assessment is not the same in the north, in Shropshire and Telford."
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