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<p>The police have played a vital role in the response to this pandemic, helping to
keep the public safe, and ensuring that public order is maintained in these unprecedented
circumstances.</p><p>Policing continues to be by consent. Throughout the pandemic
the police approach to enforcing restrictions has followed the four-step escalation
principles – engaging, explaining, encouraging, and then enforcing where necessary.
In addition, the police have maintained community relations as local measures have
come into effect.</p><p>The latest published ONS figures show that confidence in the
police remains at high levels with 85% being very or fairly satisfied with the way
the police in the local area is responding to the virus outbreak.</p><p> </p>
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