Licensing deal includes toys and souvenirs, and is aimed at reversing effect of years of cutsScotland Yard is to start selling branded clothing, toys and tourist souvenirs as it seeks to fund its frontline policing after years of austerity under successive Conservative-led governments.The Metropolitan police service wants to follow the example set by forces in the US, such as the New York Police Department (NYPD), which has been selling merchandise for more than 15 years. The Met also expects games, stationery and homeware to be produced as part of a licensing programme announced on Tuesday. Continue reading…
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