Police authority members are to decide today whether to officially back a merger of the county's force with Cumbria.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke said he will merge the forces whether the counties' police authorities want it or not.
However if they agree to a voluntary merger rather than one that is forced, the new force will be given greater financial assistance.
The meeting takes place at 2pm in County Hall, Preston.
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