PSNI to roll-out spit guards to all frontline officers

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PSNI to roll-out spit guards to all frontline officers

Spit and bite guards will be issued to all frontline PSNI officer, despite the Northern Ireland Policing Board recommending their use be stopped as soon as possible.

Date - 23rd November 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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In March 2020 the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland made a decision to temporarily issue Spit and Bite Guards to Covid-19 Response Teams, Custody Staff, Armed Response Units and Cell Van Crews. Now they will be rolled...

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