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<p>The Government has worked closely with the police and enforcement bodies throughout
the pandemic to ensure they have the powers and resources they need to enforce the
necessary restrictions we have put in place.</p><p>In October, £30m surge funding
was provided to police forces to enable them to increase patrols in areas of greater
footfall and ensure people across England and Wales are complying with the restrictions.
This funding has ensured additional resources have been deployed to help support enforcement
efforts, and to help ease workforce related pressures directly related to increasing
enforcement and compliance activity across England and Wales.</p><p>In addition, local
authorities may choose to deploy marshals, stewards or ambassadors in their area to
support with the first three stages of the 4 Es approach: engaging with members of
the public and businesses, explaining COVID-19 Secure guidelines and restrictions
and encouraging them to follow these. Forces will then use enforcement, as necessary.</p>
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