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Miscellaneous – Justice | “People have understood the importance of wearing a mask”

In summer, traditionally, the missions of the police force on the public highway revolve around road checks, in particular on the occasion of the big cross-roads of the holidays or the alcoholic evenings which are prolonged. The coronavirus epidemic having passed this way, the police officers were given other missions.

“At the start of the confinement, we put the package on travel authorizations. From mid-March to mid-May, there were between 20 and 30 tickets per day. Without counting the repeat offenders, always the same, we know them, ”sighs Guillaume Lacassin, deputy central commissioner of Thionville. Since then, the control activity has shifted to whether or not to respect the wearing of a mask, in closed public places but also on the occasion of external events bringing together more than 10 people. “We are vigilant about respecting the instructions in drinking establishments, restaurants, shopping centers, in support of private security companies, or even public transport. Unlike other cities where drivers have been attacked, fortunately we did not have to deplore this kind of dramatic incident but we remain very attentive to this segment, ”he adds firmly.

“We are listening to the organizers”

The real difficulty for the police lies in groups of more than 10 people. “Even if there are far fewer events than normal, this is an additional dimension to take into account. We listen to the organizers, who do not always know very well what is authorized and what is not. But in general, people have understood the importance of wearing a mask. The fact that no verbalization has been drawn up for not wearing the mask proves that the measure is understood. “

Having to pay a fourth category fine, ie 135 €, in the event of a finding, certainly also helps to calm the most recalcitrant… “There are some who wear it but lower it to the chin. But as soon as they see us, they bring it up quickly ”, laughs Brigadier-Chief Reichert, back from security patrol in public transport and on Rive en Fête. “The goal in the end being that they put it. It would be even better on their own.

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