Equipment
The routine patrol officer is not armed but does carry a baton (either an ASP or a Monadnock MX21, chosen by the officer), a PAVA incapacitant spray, limb restraints (leg restraints), a first aid kit, a torch and rigid handcuffs. All police officers, special constables, PCSOs and civilian members of staff are required to wear a stab vest when on duty and "not in an office environment"; most choose to wear their vest at all times. Lancashire Constabulary issues high visibility stab vests made by German manufacturer "Mehler Vario Systems". Black body armour covers are issued to officers engaged in covert operations, in un-marked vehicles and to "Support Unit" officers. Although officers are not routinely armed, many response and neighbourhood policing officers are now trained in the use of Taser guns and routinely carry them whilst on patrol. Lancashire also has several Armed Response Teams carrying G36 assault rifles, Glock pistols and Taser guns.
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