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<p>The Government recognises the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
for all of those on the frontline and has published guidance on appropriate PPE for
emergency workers, including the police.</p><p> </p><p>The NPCC and the College of
Policing have issued operational guidance to all forces on the use of PPE tailored
to their unique role to ensure officers and staff are protected sufficiently. The
guidance covers how, when and what type of PPE to wear across a range of practical
scenarios, including close contact with the public where social distancing is not
available.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance is available online here: https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/COVID-19/Documents/Personal-Protective-Equipment-Operational-Guidance-1.pdf</p><p>
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