Latest Cheshire Police Alerts

Hello folks, I’ve had a couple of latest Cheshire Police Alerts come in at once. So, it makes sense to post the two of them together I guess under the general heading of Latest Cheshire Police Alerts.

Thanks again John, from Blacon, for these very useful and informative articles.

Here’s the first one.

Latest Cheshire Police Alerts – Chief Constable Praises The Public

Here’s the article in full as provided to me by John.

Cheshire Police Alert ~ Chief Constable Praises Public For Support In Helping To Tackle the Spread of Coronavirus

“People across Cheshire are being praised for their community spirit in helping to tackle the spread of coronavirus. The majority of residents appear to be following the new regulations that have now been in place for almost five days in a bid to save lives and protect the NHS.

Chief Constable Darren Martland said: “It is really encouraging to see so many people in Cheshire being supportive. Listening to the advice, taking it on board and staying at home where they can. I would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping to play their part in the national effort.

“This is an unprecedented public health emergency and we are all having to make adjustments to the new measures, which are in place.

“We appreciate the difficulties and uncertainties that we are all facing. It is important to remember that this is something none of us have ever experienced before. We are all learning. And, by the very nature of what we are dealing with and the fast pace of it, inevitably we will not always get things right as we get to grips with the circumstances.

“Our aim is always to engage with people. Explain the reasons behind the new regulations. Also to encourage them to take it on board and support the people we serve to ensure that everyone is fully complying with these restrictions. This is the message I am giving to my officers.

Latest Cheshire Police Alerts – Enforcement Actions

“Sadly, there have been a small number of cases when members of the public have refused. And in such cases we may have to take enforcement action against those individuals involved.

“We police by consent. Maintaining public confidence and caring for our communities is paramount, so enforcement will always be a last option.”

Latest Cheshire Police Alerts – Some Sad People About

There have been a number of cases across the county where members of the public have deliberately coughed in the faces of police officers. They were also claiming to be infected with Coronavirus.

Yesterday (Monday 30 March) a 31-year-old man from Nantwich was jailed for eight months for deliberately spitting and coughing in the face of a Cheshire police officer.

The incident took place on Friday night in Maplins Moss Place in Crewe as officers tried to arrest the man for being drunk and disorderly. He was verbally abusive towards them before coughing and spitting in their faces.

There have also been a handful of other incidents of a similar nature. Chief Constable Martland added:

“This type of behaviour is disgraceful. Our officers are working in really challenging circumstances. They are putting their own lives and the lives of their families at risk on a daily basis.

I want to acknowledge all police officers and police staff, who alongside other emergency workers, NHS staff and other key workers, are working on the frontline. They are doing outstanding work in exceptionally hard times.

“Our policing style in Cheshire is defined by our neighbourhood policing model. Where officers, PCSOs and members of the Special Constabulary work to protect our communities and provide vital reassurance.

“This model, which has served us well and will continue, has enabled critical relationships to be developed with the public and our partners.

“We have been given extraordinary powers in an extraordinary situation, powers we would not normally wish to have, but I’d like to thank the public for helping and supporting us.

We police with the consent of the communities we serve, so a positive relationship with those communities is of huge importance to us.”

Police and Crime Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane added:

“Cheshire police officers are carrying out a very difficult job in particularly difficult circumstances. So it’s great to see that the majority of our communities are complying by these new measures to keep us safe.

“It is also essential that the new policing measures are enforced proportionately. I am continuing to work closely with the Chief Constable to seek assurances that the policing measures used closely follow the new government legislation.

“These new measures have been put in place for a very good reason. Specifically, to protect our communities, save lives and to relive pressure on our wonderful NHS. And I would encourage you all to follow them.”

The new public health regulations, which came into force on Thursday 26 March, have been introduced to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel. Unless for one of the following reasons:

Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible One form of exercise a day – for example, a run, walk or cycle – alone or with members of their household.

Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person.

Travelling to and from work, but only where they cannot work from home.

Participating in gatherings of more than two people in public spaces is also not permitted except in very limited circumstances, for example, where it is for essential work purposes.

Full details of the measures are available on the Government’s website. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

This Latest Cheshire Police Alerts Message Sent By Peter Caldwell (Police, Digital Media Manager, Corporate Communications)“

Here’s the other “Latest Cheshire Police Alerts” article. This one relates to hotel burglaries.

Latest Cheshire Police Alerts – Burglars Target Hotels

Cheshire Police Alert ~ Burglary At Chester Hotels 31/03/2020 [317119]

Here are the full details:

“Thieves have been taking advantage of premises being closed and vulnerable.

There were two hotels in close proximity to each in the Chester area that were targeted in the early hours of 29/3/2020.

The offenders are focusing on the spar fitness and bar areas.

Please ensure that your security staff are aware of these recent incidents and review your current security of premises that are temporarily closed.

This Latest Cheshire Police Alerts message was sent By Wendy Leason (Police, Community Support Officer, Saughall)“

Latest Cheshire Police Alerts-Summary

There you have it folks. Some encouraging words in these latest Cheshire Police Alerts articles on the one hand. But on the other, more instances how incredibly selfish, or more simply, just how nasty and horrible some people are. I mean, coughing and spitting at Police Officers. What’s that all about!!

Sadly these people will always exist. No matter what the circumstances. The crazy thing is as well, is that these awful people will probably be at the front of the queue asking for assistance if anything happened to them where they were in a position to need it.

In the first article it said, “a 31 year old man from Nantwich was jailed.” Why not name and shame him? The answer to that may well lie in some ‘do-gooding’ legal loophole. If not, why not name him. Show him the same consideration and compassion he showed for the Police Officer. It does make my blood boil.

Rant over. Hopefully some day we will not be reporting on these negative events. We can live in hope can’t we. I won’t be holding my breath though.

Not Just Cheshire

I did say rant over above. But I’ve just heard something truly incredible on the news. You may have heard this. But if not, just have a read of this. A 47-year-old man in Kent has been arrested for…….wait for it!!

Slashing the tyres on 8 ambulances!!! Just read that again. It’s not an April Fool’s (even if it was then that in itself would be quite sad). Yes, that does say, slashing the tyres on 8 ambulances.

I’m not going to swear but I’ll come close. WTF!!!!

Ranting is no longer appropriate is it. We are well aware that quite a bit of new legislation has been passed recently. Here’s another one that needs to be considered.

If this idiot is actually guilty and he is found not to have severe health reasons to prevent him doing so, he should be compelled to be put in front of the cameras and questioned as to why he did this. No anonymity either. Full name, address and no masking of his voice, or hiding his face.

A law should be passed to make this idiot – and others like him – answer to what they have done. Imagine the likes of Piers Morgan questioning him. When are we going to stop pussy footing around these people.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…………Rant Mark II over!!!!

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