Popcru suggest lighter bullet-proof vests for police
By Yamkela Xhaso
21 July
The death of two police officers last week raised concerns about police protection as their deaths were blamed on them for not wearing their bullet-proof vests. The vests are largely criticized by policemen saying they were heavy and make them uncomfortable. Police union Popcru wants the police service to introduce much user friendly vests.
Popcru spoke person Benzi Ka Soko said,
“The wearing of a bullet-proof vest is of absolute importance in the South African Police Service because it saves lives. However the current vests are unpopular amongst many police as it makes them uncomfortable and it is heavy. It makes it difficult for an officer to run”
“We have always been suggesting to the SAPS that we need to make a comparative research that are there any vests that are used in other countries that are user-friendly”
“But members should not use this as an excuse for not wearing vests”
“ But under the current circumstances we strongly encourage members to wear these vests”
21 July
The death of two police officers last week raised concerns about police protection as their deaths were blamed on them for not wearing their bullet-proof vests. The vests are largely criticized by policemen saying they were heavy and make them uncomfortable. Police union Popcru wants the police service to introduce much user friendly vests.
Popcru spoke person Benzi Ka Soko said,
“The wearing of a bullet-proof vest is of absolute importance in the South African Police Service because it saves lives. However the current vests are unpopular amongst many police as it makes them uncomfortable and it is heavy. It makes it difficult for an officer to run”
“We have always been suggesting to the SAPS that we need to make a comparative research that are there any vests that are used in other countries that are user-friendly”
“But members should not use this as an excuse for not wearing vests”
“ But under the current circumstances we strongly encourage members to wear these vests”
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