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2024-05-31 20:40:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C418A85862DE5CA455E038884409C86C9BB5AA4484753641D3E42540F0BC5C7A
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This is a mesh spit hood, not a bag. It is designed to prevent spitting and biting. When used correctly, it allows the restrained person to breath normally. https://police.ucsc.edu/report/policies/chapter-300/handcuffing_and_restraints.pdf Spit hoods have been criticized by civil rights groups for potential health and safety risks. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/02/15/florida-texas-police-deaths-spit-hood-takeaways
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