Posted By Ian Blenkharn
But do you also expect to wash your staff in disinfectant, or do you just hope that they use soap and water on a regular basis?

Posted By Keith Penfold
Frank,

Thanks. Yes indeed, they are used within the Met! The costumes consist of a foam head & shoes which resemble a police uniform. The rest of the outfit is trousers & top made of a cloth material.

They are used by safer neighbourhood teams at community events in an effort to engage more with the public.

I have spoken with some people in the leisure industry – but my main issue – around hygiene of the head element – still causes some concern. Currently the head part if cleaned after use with soap & water and then a commercial spray (Fabreze) is used to mask any odours. I have concerns over that process – and hence the post to see what anyone else did!

Keith