Originally Posted by BBC News

Adverts could be allowed on police stations and patrol cars to raise money, a chief constable has suggested.

Nottinghamshire's chief Chris Eyre told the Nottingham Post private firms could pay for sponsorship or adverts to help counter budget cuts.

His remarks were made as the police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping announced £12.7m was needed to balance the county's budget.

Mr Eyre said using company logos on police cars, advertising hoardings and adverts on the force's website were all options being looked at.

He said if the move was made official, deals would be considered on a "case-by-case basis" and the changes could help protect funding and maintain police performance.