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| Union Angered Over Stab-Proof Vest |
| By radionz.co.nz |
| Published: 07/07/2009 |
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Union angered over stab-proof vest conditions 7 July 2009 A union for many of the country's prison officers is accusing the Department of Corrections of misleading the public over which guards will receive stab-proof vests. The stab-resistant body armour was among new staff safety measures announced by the department in June. Corrections Association president Beven Hanlon says the vests will only be made available to staff who are putting themselves at direct risk. He highlights a recent incident he says took place at Christchurch Men's Prison, where a prisoner grabbed a guard by the head and slashed at his neck with a razor blade melted into a toothbrush. Mr Hanlon says when another prison officer responded to the incident, she was punched in the face and pulled to the ground by the hair. He says neither of the guards assaulted would qualify for a vest, as it would only be issued after the incident, when the prisoner had to be removed from the area. Mr Hanlon says guards at Auckland Prison were told on Monday the stab-proof vests would now go to officers doing vehicle checks, which is contrary to earlier reports. Read more. |
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