Dont want to be placed in a spit hood? Dont spit at a police officer

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Don't want to be placed in a spit hood? Don't spit at a police officer

Royston Martis says the Fed should poll the public for their views on spithoods.

Date - 25th October 2016
By - Royston Martis - Police Oracle

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Many police officers say they would rather be punched in the face than spat at. Spitting at someone is disgusting. It's degrading and it can lead to all manner of serious illnesses. So you would think that the powers that be would...

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