Mary Wilson
Well-known member
10 hours ago
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it will "issue all operational police officers with spit and bite guards as a temporary measure for the duration of the pandemic".
The NI Policing Board had recommended that the PSNI phase out their use by the end of this year.
In March, it was announced that the PSNI would begin using the guards to protect officers in public.
The PSNI says "an enhanced roll-out" will commence on 18 December.
Made of mesh and plastic, the hoods can be placed over the head of an individual to prevent them coughing on, or spitting and biting officers.
... PSNI had amended its policy on their use to "strengthen the message about the use of the guard on children over 10 and on vulnerable people".
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-55045206
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it will "issue all operational police officers with spit and bite guards as a temporary measure for the duration of the pandemic".
The NI Policing Board had recommended that the PSNI phase out their use by the end of this year.
In March, it was announced that the PSNI would begin using the guards to protect officers in public.
The PSNI says "an enhanced roll-out" will commence on 18 December.
Made of mesh and plastic, the hoods can be placed over the head of an individual to prevent them coughing on, or spitting and biting officers.
... PSNI had amended its policy on their use to "strengthen the message about the use of the guard on children over 10 and on vulnerable people".
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-55045206