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The UK’s prison system is grappling with an alarming shortage of ‘Tornado’ riot officers, as new figures shed light on the staffing crisis plaguing UK prisons.
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The number of prison officers trained to handle riots as part of the so-called Tornado squads has plummeted by a third, according to data obtained by The Independent. These officers, organized in 50-strong groups armed with batons and shields, witnessed a surge in deployment in prisons last year amid a surge in violence and disorder. However, their numbers have dwindled significantly, exacerbating concerns about the vulnerability of prisons to violence and gang control.
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