Coronavirus: Police Officers to be deployed for targeted patrols

By Joseph Macey

16th Sep 2021 | Local News

Additional powers will be given to police in Falmouth following the further measures announced by the Prime Minister.

Last night, Boris Johnson laid down stringent new rules in a bid to battle Coronavirus.

Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew, said:

"Current legislation provides officers with powers to disperse large groups of people if necessary and to take action against anti-social behaviour and public disorder. With immediate effect we are deploying officers to undertake targeted patrols, actively encouraging people to adhere to the measures which have been put in place.

"Over the next few days, additional legislation will be made available to the Police, however, I anticipate the vast majority of people within our communities will adhere to these restrictions. We each have a part to play to protect the loved ones in our communities and by doing this we can save lives.

"As part of the Local Resilience Forum we have been working with key partners for several weeks developing plans to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. There are over 30 partner agencies in the resilience forum who, as part of the local communities themselves understand what is required and we have a range of measures in place to ensure core services are maintained for vulnerable members of the community.

"I am confident that whilst we are working in an unchartered environment and the measures are unsettling for everyone, working together, we can all make an impact to prevent the spread of the virus and save lives."

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