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First responder COVID-19 information hub: useful links and updates
We’ve created a one-stop information hub for COVID-19 updates, guidance and contacts for first responders including for domestic violence cases.
To help keep you up to date, we have brought together in one place some useful links to the latest government updates, data analysis, policy changes and decisions by other agencies involved in the COVID-19 response.
The main updates from the government can be found HERE
Safety first
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its principles for investigating workplace deaths linked to COVID-19. The guidance provides further information on how police services can strike the balance between their operational and health and safety duties. You can read it HERE
Note: it does not set out when equipment should be used or whether it can be reused.
College of Policing Guidance
The updated advice on using the emergency legislation is available HERE
It remains unchanged but clarifies the reasons people may have for being in public.
Data tracking on numbers and location
Public Health England is updating daily a tracker on the number of cases and where they are. GO HERE
Domestic abuse
The government has updated its guidance on accommodation for domestic abuse situations during this period HERE
Legal basis for action
The government has now passed the COVID-19 emergency bill setting the powers for police and when they can be used.
A police officer may issue a fixed penalty notice for £60 (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days). If someone has already received a fixed penalty notice, the amount will increase to £120 and double on each further repeat offence. You can read the full guidance HERE
This Parliament briefing also reminds officers that existing legislation, including PACE, can also be used. READ IT HERE
The formal letter of designation sets out the business closure regulations and which businesses are affected HERE
Public Health England
Public Health England has also shared its contacts for regional and local centres and emergency contacts GO HERE
HR leads
There are updates from Public Health England on guidance for employees and employers GO HERE
Communications leads
Coronavirus Public Information Materials have been created for communications with the general public. These resources align with the national public information campaign that is running across the United Kingdom. This public health advice informs the general public about how they can
Please be aware that this is an evolving situation and public advice may change. Materials will be updated and changed as appropriate so please check daily for the latest version. All guidance documents currently in circulation GO HERE
Councils in England and Wales
Local authority leads for civil resilience are council chief executives and their lead organisation is SOLACE.
SOLACE is in contact with Public Health England (PHE), the Department for Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the emerging situation with the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
To view their latest statements on COVID-19 you can either visit the Solace News section of the website or go HERE
Police Oracle will update this page as further developments happen.
Want to help improve our hub? Contact chris.smith@policeoracle.com
