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Updated: Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012, 5:51 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012, 5:51 PM EST

Mark Parrotte
Posted by: Eli George

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Are two law enforcement agencies about to join forces?

The Erie County Sheriff's Office and the NFTA Police forces are talking about a possible merger. The NFTA has about 80 members, who would filter into the sheriff's office. The move is designed to save money, especially for the NFTA, which is struggling with a deficit.

Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard says he's open to the idea. The NFTA has been forced to lay off 10 officers this year.