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Response from Chief Constable Andy Cooke
to Tweet about Special Constables helping a Marathon runner over the finish line
THE Chief Constable of Merseyside Andy Cooke have gone on record
saying:- "I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Officers,
Police Specials and Civil Nuclear Constabulary, who have ensured that the public
of Merseyside have felt safe and confident enough to attend the many events
hosted on Merseyside in the last week and during the bank holiday weekend. I was
out on patrol on Friday night talking to Officers providing reassurance in the
City Centre for the Take That concert and they have been overwhelmed by the
public response and gratitude for the work they do. Armed Officers, who had also
provided a Policing presence at the Saints v Wigan game on Friday night, were
telling me that members of the public were coming up and shaking their hands,
whilst thanking them for doing their bit to keep the public safe. Many of those
Officers have worked for the Police for years and this was the 1st time they had
personally experienced such a heartfelt response from the public and it really
made an impression with them. The atmosphere in Liverpool throughout the weekend
was palpable and the Tweet of the 2 Specials (Special Constable Andrew McIlroy
and Special Constable James Liversidge) providing assistance to a weary runner
who was struggling to make it to the finish line of the Rock N Roll marathon
epitomises the spirit shown by the public and Officers alike over the last week.
We cannot, and will not, let the terrorists disrupt our daily lives and we
should continue to do what we would do normally. The strength, courage and
humanity of some of those who found themselves caught up in the tragic events at
the Manchester Arena last week has shone through. We must never lose sight of
the fact that there are vastly more good people in this world than bad and the
response of the people of Manchester and the North West following this tragedy
speaks volumes. I am very proud of the work undertaken by my Officers and staff
to protect the public and put their communities 1st and we will continue to do
everything we can to keep our communities safe."
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