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Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Suitable equipment to protect our front-line police officers from COVID-19

Closed 25 signatures

What the petition asks

Police are frequently asked to attend situations where people need acute medical assistance and resuscitation. We want the government to provide officers with appropriate personal protective equipment to allow them to assist people with COVID-19 without putting themselves at unnecessary risk.
When dealing with possible cases of COVID-19 the government guidelines state that 'fluid repellent surgical face masks are recommended and, if available, disposable plastic apron and disposable eye protection (such as face visor or goggles) should be worn'. With a large number of officers now sick or self-isolating due to COVID-19 it is essential we protect the remaining staff. We ask the government to provide the necessary protective equipment to prevent more officers contracting COVID-19.

Timeline

6 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 25
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 6 May 2020
Closed 6 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.