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“my “appointments” didn’t actually fll you with confdence
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So I now look at what my colleagues have to help Every one of the above items have been obtained
them do their job and help keep themselves, and the after work by the Police Federation, either locally or
public safe. Combat trousers that actually have enough nationally, putting pressure on the powers that be to
pockets to be of use. Functional and Blouson jackets make these things available and issued to offcers. So
that actually keep you warm and dry and allow you some things have got better, but we know there is
to be seen by your colleagues when they are looking more to do. We will continue to press for Taser to be
to come to your aid. A utility belt that can actually issued to all Police Offcers who wish to carry it. Spit
carry items of use. Rigid link handcuffs that give some guards (if you haven’t been issued with them already)
modicum of control once one bracelet is applied and will be given to Merseyside Offcers shortly.
actually restrains someone who is handcuffed. A baton
that is actually of use when drawn. CS/Pava spray, Taser, But remember it’s not just equipment the Federation
and Body Worn Video. Body armour that actually tries to improve. Currently under the banner headline
provides a reasonable amount of protection. Personal of ‘Protect the Protectors’ we are lobbying Parliament
issue radios that work in (nearly) every situation. Oh to change the law to increase the penalties for those
and don’t forget Police vehicles that now not only look who assault Police Offcers and other emergency
the part but are now ft for purpose and equipped service workers, while another part of that campaign
with technology that actually assists in Offcers doing sees us trying to get protection for Police Drivers when
their job! involved in pursuits or responding to emergency calls.

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