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A trial of spit hoods by Humberside Police is to be extended across the whole force area. During the initial pilot, which lasted three months, selected officers were issued with guards to prevent suspects spitting and biting. Ch Insp Paul Butler said …Humberside Police to extend ‘spit hood’ pilotYorkshire PostHumberside Police ‘spit hood’ trial to be extendedScunthorpe TelegraphSpit guard trial extended to officers in police cellsHull Daily MailGrimsby Telegraphall 5 news articles »

Humberside Police said the pilot will now be extended to include North Lincolnshire. Spit guards are placed over the heads of suspects to prevent spitting or biting. They can only be used once and are usually used in custody suites or when moving …Humberside Police to extend ‘spit hood’ pilotYorkshire PostSpit guard trial extended to officers in police cellsHull Daily MailSpit guards will be piloted across Grimsby area after successful police trialGrimsby Telegraphall 5 news articles »

“Despite some gains for officers in England and Wales, the headline announcement of a 2 per cent pay award will leave Humberside Police officers feeling hugely disappointed on a day which also saw inflation rise to 2.9 per cent. “The 2 per cent award …Agreement reached over later opening at The Mary Rose pub in Scunthorpe town centreScunthorpe Telegraphall 293 news articles »