Spit hoods: Extreme policing or critical equipment for officer safety?

23rd February 2017Tina Orr Munro - Contributing Editor, Policing Insight 2 Comments

The use of spit hoods has become steeped in controversy in recent months. For officers, they are vital protection against contagious diseases such as HIV and Hep C, but for others they are primitive and are being introduced without proper consultation. Policing Insight takes a look at both sides of the debate with Ian Pointon, chairman of Kent Police Federation and leading human rights lawyer Chris Topping presenting opposing views.

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Spit hoods: Extreme policing or critical equipment for officer safety?

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