Lightweight, gender-specific body armour will improve health outcomes for officers

29th November 2023Zac Mader, Welsh Co-lead, Police Federation of England and Wales

Body armour is essential kit for police officers, but ill-fitting vests that now carry additional equipment weight are causing significant health problems for those on the frontline; Zac Mader of the Police Federation of England and Wales argues that new lightweight, gender-specific body armour could address many of the lower back pain issues associated with existing equipment, a problem highlighted by physiotherapist Patrick Hoyte.

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