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Officer injuries are rising from hours in body armour, Fed warns

Wearing body armour and full kit in cars designed for families is contributing to officer injuries, the Fed has warned.

Officer injuries are rising from hours in body armour, Fed warns

Date - 23rd June 2021
By - Chris Smith
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Wearing body armour for long shifts and sitting in seats designed for average activity are putting officers at risk of serious injury, the Federation has warned. The Federation says they need to factor in the impact of the total weight from armour,...
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