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    • FOI request (FOIR-110191125)

      Body Worn Armour

      Requested Wed 20 March 2019
      Responded Tue 26 March 2019

      Could I please ask for your help to either;

       

      1. Forward my email below to the required person(s) who would deal with Body Worn Armour and stab/slash proof clothing issued to staff

      or

      2. Please reply with the Name, Position and contact details of the person responsible for issuing the safety wear to staff.  It maybe there is more than one department who issue this protection to front line staff.

       

       

      PPSS BODY WORN ARMOUR & SLASH PROOF CLOTHING

      We supply Body Worn Armour and Slash Proof Clothing.  We are the sole UK distributor for the world leading PPSS Group and we would offer you a no cost, no obligation on site demonstration.

       

      The Armour is Knife Resistant KR1 home office certified - Threat level 1

      The Armour has an indefinite lifespan, unlike Kevlar which is 3/5 years

      Shields the spine, ribs and all vital organs

      Blunt trauma protection

      Needle protection

      Lightweight

      Covert or Overt

       

      Navy - Black - Yellow - with or without encapsulated reflective material

       

      A must for;

      Security Officers

      Parking Enforcement

      Trading Standards

      Environmental Health Inspectors

      Lone workers

      Staff dealing with high risk individuals

      Law Enforcement

       

      The demonstration of the vests is carried out by ***

      25 years serving Police Officer

      Former Police Sergeant

      Former Public Order Training Officer

      Former Police Extradition Officer

      The body worn Armour demonstration should last approximately 45-60 minutes and will give yourselves and the front line staff a chance to wear the armour and experience the protection levels offered.


      Response

      Mike Hepworth

      Assistant Director Environment and Place

      Email: mhepworth@hastings,gov.uk

      Tel: 01424 451066

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