Police training simulation

Title

Police training simulation

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 May 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:50

Description

Interview with police spokesman Jack Kent, in which he describes the harsh training being given to riot police, including having bricks and heavy missiles thrown at them, which has resulted in serious injuries. Kent says training should involve realism, but lighter missiles should be used in order to protect the health of officers. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jack Kent

Keywords

Police; Riots; Policing practice; Training; Vocational training

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