Wythenshawe Neighbourhood Policing Officers, Inspector Ian Thomson and Sergeant Jim Corrigan can't do their job from the comfort of home.
They and their team have been out on the streets, keeping the community safe, for a long time before the global pandemic hit.And despite the potential risk to theirs and their family's health, they have been a reassuring presence to residents during lockdown."There is obviously a potential risk for us whenever we go out and interact with members of the public, coronavirus or not," Insp Thomson said."I'm not in an age category at a higher risk but I can still carry the virus and take that home to my family."That is always a concern and you have to take precautions when you get home, like showering and.