Why Arnt Police Issued With P P E ?

[nailit]

Why arnt the Police issued with PPE?
Since the lockdown Ive seen a LOT more police about around town and none have masks or gloves. This morning I saw 4 police officers with a man who was being searched and only the officer searching him had gloves on but all four were in very close proximity to the man (no 2 metre distance rule there).
There have been a few cases in my local rag about scumbags getting jail sentences for coughing/spitting at police so surely an organisation that has to deal with this sort of thing should be issued with PPE?
I also dont understand why the police are still patrolling in pairs (in cars) with no protective equipment. Not only are the being a health hazard to each other but also the general public and the crims that they have to be in close contact with in order to arrest. (and vice versa)

[Togo]

//Why Aren't Police Issued With P P E ?//

They are. Tasers, Batons, Stab vests, and the biggie.......they take you to the beak and say what they want knowing it is taken as gospel. They have enough "protection" as far as I'm concerned Nails.

[bookbinder]

The National Police Chiefs' Council says "Masks and gloves do not need to be worn on patrol".
https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/coronavirus-guidance-on-personal-protective-equipment-issued-to-police-forces

[Mamyalynne]

This was the guidance on 8th April but there has reportedly been an issue in getting sufficient PPE where it is needed.

https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/COVID-19/Documents/Personal-Protective-Equipment-Operational-Guidance-1.pdf

Not sure of the very latest news on it.

[nailit]

//They are. Tasers, Batons, Stab vests//
LOL Togo :-)

[nailit]

//The National Police Chiefs' Council says "Masks and gloves do not need to be worn on patrol".//
Why?
Are the police immune?
And why no distancing rule for them?

[nailit]

Thanks for link mamy
(and bookbinder)

[MartinMillar]

You can hardly social distance as a police officer as you can a nurse or doctor!
Is this just an opportunity to have yet another pop at the old bill?

[nailit]

Two issues here.
1) Police are front line workers dealing with some unsavioury people who would think nothing of infecting them if they could so Police NEED protective gear, and

2) Why do the police seem to think that they are immune by not practicing social distancing, etc?

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome, all seems a bit disjointed really in places.

[nailit]

//Is this just an opportunity to have yet another pop at the old bill?//
If it was, why would I be calling for them to have protective equipment?

//Police are front line workers dealing with some unsavioury people who would think nothing of infecting them if they could so Police NEED protective gear//

Is this just YOUR chance to have another pop at me Islay?

[nailit]

And medics are supplied with PPE, police arnt.
(but should be)

[MartinMillar]

Lol call me Islay if you wait nailit ! You will just look like a dick!
The police would not be able to wear the ppe equipment that medics do because medical staff generally don’t tack idiot to the grand or chase down granny robbing nerks!

[237SJ]

I was in a Central American country last month and there were cops absolutely everywhere. All of them were wearing uniform issue facemasks (matched their guns and bullet proof vests) They didn't seem to be doing much though.

[nailit]

//Lol call me Islay if you wait nailit ! You will just look like a dick!//
You have said elswhere thats who you were previously, but no matter.

As regard the rest of ur post, police can certainly wear gloves and face coverings. And my post was about why they werent provided for an essential service.
Carry on and make yourself look like a dick by twisting my post if you wish.

[nailit]

//All of them were wearing uniform issue facemasks //
Which was the point of my post 237 before it got highjacked.
WHY arnt our police provided with essential equipment..
(And why are they not social distancing where possible)?

[MartinMillar]

You have made my day nailit

[MartinMillar]

Welcome to ChatterBank the home of natter and nonsense on The AnswerBank. You could ask serious questions here, but don't expect serious answers!

[Mamyalynne]

One can see the way this thread will unfold or implode, which is sad as it's a subject about serious issues.

CB may not have been the best place to ask.

Try your local Paper or a Radio Phone in.

[237SJ]

You can't socially distance in some jobs Nailit. It's just not possible. That's where frequent hand washing and sanitizing comes in which seems to have been forgotten these days.

[nailit]

//You could ask serious questions here, but don't expect serious answers!//
Not from you anyway.
A serious question about a serious issue (the safety of our police) and only you could turn it around to a debate about my own run in's with them....
I wouldnt wish death on anyone.
You are frankly quiet sick to suggest so.