FOI request (FOIR-110191125)

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.