GMP has issued a statement about the fantastic offers of support the force has received from colleagues across the UK to help police the funerals of PC Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.
It is understood no formal request has been made by GMP at this time and no commitment made for the provision of mutual aid.
Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan, said: "First of all I want to say a heartfelt thank you for everyone's kind offer of support to GMP.
"People and organisations from every walk of life have contacted us to pledge their support and to give up their time.
"Today, ACPO will be releasing a note to all Forces to explain that we will be grateful to take up all genuine offers of assistance, but they will of course need some time to organise the logistics of this.
"However these kind offers haven't just come from within the police family. We have had volunteers from numerous different organisations offering to help out. We will find a way to work with any members of the public and any organisations who want to show their solidarity.
"We will work with other forces to arrange the support from within the police service, but, just as importantly we promise to come back to everybody, no matter where they are, as soon as we can. We will do our utmost to ensure that everyone who has offered their help will be able to do so.
"Once again, thank you for your support - it really makes a difference."
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