Share This is certainly not about jumping the queue in front of the most vulnerable members of society or those on the NHS frontline.
John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales It s about ensuring policing is resilient enough to cope with the demands of the pandemic and that my colleagues can continue to support the public during these exceptional times.
Mr Apter said he had lobbied the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) over the issue and it had been raised directly with the Government but no decision has been made.
He called for Boris Johnson to make a decision immediately. In a letter to NPCC chairman Martin Hewitt, Mr Apter said: If we expect police officers to continue to police in the way that we do then it s essential they are given the protection they deserve.
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