Thousands of police officers have been told not to download the virus tracing app to their work mobiles. The National Police Chiefs’ Council is urging them to install it only on their personal phones instead. A spokesman said the intervention was not for security reasons but to ensure all forces were adhering to the same rules. Some constabularies do not allow officers to download ‘third party’ apps on their work phones whereas others are more lenient. The spokesman also pointed out that it was not clear whether the app would definitely function properly on all phones issued by forces. Thousands of police officers have been told not to download the virus tracing app to their work mobiles The NPCC, which represents all chief officers, is due to issue more detailed guidance over the next few days once it has considered the app fully. Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday announced it had been downloaded on 12.4million smartphones since its launch last Thursday. The app uses Bluetooth t