Following the shocking stabbing of a probation officer in Preston, the Ministry of Justice is cracking down on staff safety. Reports reveal ministers are eyeing tough new measures after two brutal knife attacks on probation workers.
Self-Defence, Cameras, and Metal Detectors on the Table
UKNIP has uncovered plans for probation officers to get vital new kit: self-defence training, bleed kits, and body-worn cameras for the first time. In some offices, pilot schemes could introduce knife arches and handheld metal detectors to hunt for weapons before appointments start.
