Devon and Cornwall Police is appealing for former staff to return temporarily during the Covid-19 outbreak.
It is asking for anyone who previously worked for the service to get in touch.
On the D&CP Facebook page it states: “During this unprecedented period if you have previously worked for Devon & Cornwall Police and would be willing to offer your services and skills back to us, in some temporary capacity, we would love to hear from you.
"This is a fast changing environment and we are still working to define the critical services we may need."
NHS coronavirus advice - the facts
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:
- a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.
Read our advice about staying at home.
Urgent advice - Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
How coronavirus is spread
Because it's a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It's very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
Do
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don't
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Anyone who can help is asked to email COVID19-Resiliencebank@dorset.pnn.police.uk by 5pm today (March 26).
The NHS in Cornwall is recruiting in order to maintain services across the region during the Corona-19 outbreak.
In an advert it said it needs general support at various sites.
It states: "Your NHS needs you. Join us and help keep your NHS services running across Cornwall."
