Greater Manchester Police celebrate forty years since their inception in April 1974 today and the force are marking it with a number of community events including fun days and sporting events held on each division to celebrate the special occasion.
At the Manchester Police Museum on Newton Street, they are displaying their 40th anniversary exhibition which includes a 3D memory tree, a retro police car displayed by Police Cars UK and historic re-enactments. A commemorative cake has also been made by Stockport’s, Cakes by Kylie and they will joining in with the charity bake sale.
Duncan Broady, Museum Curator said: “The museum gives visitors an insight into policing in Greater Manchester over the years.This special day allows us to look back and celebrate the work of GMP and the ever changing culture of policing.”
As part of the celebrations LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester have built a GMP crest which was voted for by the public on social media earlier this month.
The crest which is built from 1322 LEGO® bricks will be on display at the centre from April 1 and was built by GMP’s very own Special Constable Alex Bidolak who also works as a Master Model Builder at the centre.
Alex said: “We like to reflect Manchester and its culture in some of the models we build at the centre.
The Museum is open today from 10.30-3.30
