protective gloves

[gazza]

ok peoples i need some info re gloves for searches ....we are slow here to catch on but finally we have $$$$$for some new gloves we are in the process of trying the friskmaster and there other glove for searches i dont like the pads in the fingers of the rubber frisk as they seem to come loose and they only have a search limit of roughly 50 searches also in the prisons when we do a ramp (search) we want protection on our palms as well, the frisk is ok for its intended use on patdowns and frisking crims clothing we have also tested the turtleskin and have found it to be a good glove with good protection and good sensitivity but what else is on the market there..so you prison officers and cops over there give us a hand ......ps..thanks n/shift i couldnt get a post on about prison rape it was locked....lmaooooo...... ;) :)

[ 06-07-2002: Message edited by: gazza ]

[seabass]

Hello Gazza,

I would recommend staying away from leather gloves if thats what your referring to. For searches in a institution, just use disposable latex style gloves. Leather gloves do not disinfect that well once exposed to pathogens. With disposable gloves, it protects you while using it and just discard.

[gazza]

neg not leather...kevlar lined etc and latex gloves aint worth zilch..we banned them long ago due to officers being allergic to latex and or the powder besides that an aus govt report found that one in three latex gloves still let in viruses etc they rip to easily as well, im 16 years in the prisons and we now wear nitrile gloves which are a stronger glove if you need any info re the latex gloves e/mail me...all the best

[seabass]

Hi Gazza,

Yes, we also use nitrile gloves in our institution. I use them out when in the field also. They are indeed superior to the cheaper latex.