Brixton riots - call for police protection

Title

Brixton riots - call for police protection

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:30

Description

Interview with Jim Jardine, Chairman of the Police Federation, on the need for protective equipment for police in any future riots following disturbances in Brixton, South London (11/04/81) and on police strategy in riots. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jim Jardine

Keywords

London; Occupational health and safety; Policing; Riots; Policing practice; Police personnel; Brixton; Personal safety; Equipment; Asphyxiating and poisonous gases; Arrests; Protective clothing; Protective devices

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