Regional commanders have issued their thanks to the public for staying at home and following the new law designed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Divisional commander for the north-east, Chief Superintendent Campbell Thomson praised communities and businesses across the region for their support so far.
He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the ongoing support we are receiving from our communities as these extraordinary powers have been introduced.
“There is no denying this is an unprecedented situation, with significant challenges for each and every one of us, however I continue to be heartened by the show of community spirit in the north-east as we all strive to help each other get through this, in particular the older and more vulnerable.
“The outstanding work of our colleagues within health and social care cannot be underestimated.”
No penalty notices have been issued in the north-east so far as the vast majority of people are complying with the measures.
Highlands and Islands divisional commander, Chief Superintendent George Macdonald also praised those living in the area and said his officers “thankfully” hadn’t issued any penalty notices either.
“As echoed by my colleagues across Scotland, we all recognise that the current situation is a significant change to the way people live their lives and we all need to adjust to that. The clear message is to stay at home, and by and large, people are doing that,” he said.
“We have been given extraordinary powers in an extraordinary situation, powers Police would not normally wish to have, but I’d like to thank the communities across the Highland and Islands for helping and supporting us.
“It is likely that these restrictions will continue and we need this support, understanding and self-discipline to continue.”