Forces defend enforcement approach to travel restrictions

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Forces defend enforcement approach to travel restrictions

Police leaders across the country have rejected claims that forces have been heavy-handed in enforcing travel limits. Derbyshire defended its use of drones to disperse people.

Proportionate: police have defended the use of drones to contact the public

Date - 1st April 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners hit back at claims they had been excessive in their use of legislation brought in to limit more than two people gathering and restrictions on movement to an hour of exercise each day. The media...

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