Police chief praises East Renfrewshire and Glasgow residents for complying with coronavirus restrictions

Police in East Renfrewshire and Glasgow are asking the public to continue to support officers playing a vital role in the nationwide effort to combat coronavirus.
Police officers will only use enforcement action as a last resort.Police officers will only use enforcement action as a last resort.
Police officers will only use enforcement action as a last resort.

Chief Superintendent Hazel Hendren, Greater Glasgow divisional commander, thanked communities across the division who have stepped forward and played their part to protect the NHS and save lives.

She said officers were on patrol 24/7, engaging with people, explaining the legislation and encouraging them to stay at home.

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Chief Supt Hendren continued: “I am grateful for the overwhelming support from the majority of the public who are complying with the Scottish Government guidance.

“I recognise that people have made significant changes to their daily lives and at times it has been incredibly difficult.

“However, we need everybody to continue to play their part to protect the NHS and save lives.

Police Scotland officers are out across Greater Glasgow every day, speaking to people and explaining the legislation to them. We will always encourage people to comply and use enforcement only as a last resort.”

She added that day-to-day work continues as well and it is important that people continue to come forward to report crimes or concerns they might have about someone who could be at risk of harm.

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