Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has called for a major reform of policing in England and Wales, proposing to reduce the current 43 police forces to around 12 to 15 larger regional 'mega forces.' This restructuring aims to modernize the policing model, which Rowley describes as outdated and 'not fit for purpose,' and to enable forces to share advanced technology while cutting costly governance. The proposal represents the most radical overhaul of crime fighting in over 60 years. Rowley is seeking support from key political figures, including Labour MP Yvette Cooper, to push the reforms forward. While many MPs privately agree that the number of forces is excessive, previous attempts at similar reforms, such as Labour's failed effort in 2006, highlight the challenges ahead. Critics point to Police Scotland as an example where centralization did not improve performance, suggesting that merging forces could have drawbacks. Nonetheless, Rowley emphasizes that the reforms are necessary to allow officers to focus more effectively on crime rather than non-crime incidents.