Coronavirus: Cambridgeshire police produce video of actions during Covid-19 crisis

From patrols to police dogs and practising social distancing, the video includes as much detail as possible to highlight the ‘stay home, save lives’ message.

Pictures and footage were collated from the force’s social media accounts, both main and locals, since the start of lockdown on Monday, March 23.

The video took inspiration from a BBC Coronavirus video played on TV featuring the uplifting ‘Don’t Quit’ poem by Edgar Guest, read by Idris Elba.

The video has been localised for Cambridgeshire to highlight the force’s efforts during the coronavirus national health crisis. Members of the public also feature in pictures of patrols, birthday wishes and rainbow pictures. The video includes the same famous poem.

Messages of thanks to the NHS from the force feature as well, including clap for carers footage at Royal Papworth Hospital, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital.

Among others, Inspector Biff Johnson, who has recently retired, gives his message of thanks to NHS workers. These specific clips were taken from footage played at Peterborough City Hospital during a recent clap for carers.

The footage can be watched at the top of this article.

Examples of pictures/footage used include:

. Three-year-old Caleb, dressed as a policeman, taking part in a clap for carers event in his street

. Pictures of officers on patrol across the county

. Officers giving birthday messages to 18-year-old Jordan, who has autism, and young Mason (8) who is an aspiring police officer

. Images of police dogs hard at work and on their rest days

. Police and other emergency services taking part in clap for carers across Cambridgeshire.