FRONTLINE police staff have been sharing their stories of how their jobs have changed as a result of coronavirus.

Officers across the country have been adjusting to new ways of working as a result of the virus, from having to ensure social distancing is maintained in custody suites, to dealing with members of the community.

Among them are Teesside twins Graeme and Marcus Carter and couple Paul and Jane Faulkner, who have been trying to juggle life at home to allow them to continue their work for Cleveland Police.

Husband and wife, police constables Paul and Jane Faulkner, are juggling life at home to make sure they can carry out their vital work in emergency response as key workers.

Paul, who is a specialist operations officer working across Cleveland, said: “It’s such a difficult time for many families, and with us both being key workers we’re having to manage our time differently now and it does have an impact.

"We’ve seen real praise from local people who are genuinely thankful for the work that we do, and it does give us a real boost.

"I’ve offered to volunteer to help other services in my free time as I think anything extra you can do to help at the moment is a positive step.”

Jane, a response officer in Stockton, said: “As police officers we’re always running towards danger so the need to help others is part of who we are as people.

"We’ve all had to make some changes and sacrifices in our personal lives, but being able to help on the frontline makes it all worth it.”

Graeme Carter, who is helping in the response to coronavirus through his role in specialist support, said: "I’ve been helping with the planning for officer’s meals and some other aspects of Covid-19 for the force.

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Twins Graeme and Marcus Carter

"Everyone is having to adapt to new ways of working but we joined policing to help people, and I know my colleagues are proud of the work that they are doing.”

His brother, a custody sergeant, has to ensure new working arrangements are adhered to, to keep people safe.

He added: "In custody, we have to use PPE and maintain social distancing as we have members of the public coming in and out. Often the people that come into custody are vulnerable, and we need to recognise that in the work we do.”