44Local policing
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(1)The chief constable must ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place for the policing of each local authority area (and any adjacent territorial waters).
(2)For each local authority area, the chief constable must, after consulting the local authority, designate a constable as local commander.
(3)A constable may be designated as local commander in relation to more than one local authority area.