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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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