It's a business as usual approach, albeit with extra caution, for southern law enforcement despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Acting southern district commander Superintendent Darryl Sweeney said there had not been a significant impact on police operations yet.
‘‘Like everybody in society we’re observing the same health advice that members of the public are.
‘‘We’re taking a calm-and-confident approach that Kiwis understand what could be before them. And we’re problem-solvers, you know.’’
Meanwhile, the Department of Corrections said operations at Otago Corrections Facility continued as normal, but anyone who was unwell should avoid visiting until recovered.
There were no prisoners in isolation or suspected cases at Otago Corrections Facility.
Deputy national commissioner Andy Milne said the department was taking a ‘‘proactive and deliberately cautious approach to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, our staff, contractors and visitors, and the community’’.
‘‘We have robust plans in place to mitigate the risk of any infectious illness from spreading in prison.
‘‘The secure and controlled nature of the prison environment means we are able to quickly isolate any prisoners, restrict movements, and identify those on site who would have been in contact with any unwell individual should this be required.’’
Measures were well-practised last year for a measles outbreak.
