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Tougher policing of
lockdown rules ‘will
hit public support’
Government instigates a major ramping up of Covid enforcement but the former chief of Durham Police wants its message to remain simple
9 January 2021 • 9:30pm
Three police officers wearing face masks question a man sitting on a bench in St James s Park in central London
Credit: London News Pictures Ltd
Tougher police enforcement of the new lockdown rules will “damage” the public’s support for restrictions because people will believe officers are being overzealous and “unfair”, a former chief constable has warned.
Mike Barton, who used to run Durham Police, urged the Government to keep its message “simple” and avoid repeatedly changing rules so both police and the public were clear what they should do during the nationwide lockdown.
Police to issue fines to coronavirus rule breakers after one warning
Chief constables told to get tough on public who fail to return home
New guidance will see tougher police enforcement of new lockdown rules
Credit: Ben Cawthra/LNP
Every police officer has been told to fine people £200 if they believe they are in breach of the rules and refuse to return home at the first time of asking, in new guidance issued to all chief constables seen by the Sunday Telegraph.
Ministers are dramatically increasing enforcement to stave off calls from scientists for tougher rules than March.
A Home Office insider said officers would now move through the gears and be quicker to fine people, warning: We are going to see more rapid movement to enforcement.
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Derbyshire s chief constable Rachel Swann (Image: Derbyshire Police)
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One even claimed to be a super spreader
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Christopher McKendrick, 58, of Swarkestone has been jailed (Image: Derbyshire Constabulary)
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