Lancashire Police have given an update on what Preston and South Ribble residents can expect from them during lockdown 2.
AdvertisementIn an open letter to the public, the Police Chiefs of the North West thanked communities for the all the support during the pandemic.
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They said: “Along with police forces nationally, we have taken a very measured approach to enforcement. We used the 4E’s model of Engage, Explain, Encourage and only as a last reosrt Enforce, in relation to issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for breaching the Coronavirus legislation.”
Police Chiefs went on to call out a small minority of people across the North West “who seem incapable of demonstrating any civic responsibility” promising a firmer stance on enforcing restrictions and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices.
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Moving into the further restrictions from 00.01 on Thursday 5 November Lancashire Police want to send this message out:
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