“I hope Police Scotland revisit their policy, the Health and Safety Executive are quite clear that a policy like this should only be utilised as a last resort.”ĭuring the Covid pandemic, the masks were rolled out to protect officers from the virus. I’ve never seen so many complaints come in in my time as a full-time official. “We’ve been inundated with complaints, it’s caused considerable angst.

“We’re seeking health and safety advice, legal advice in relation to discrimination, human rights and employment law. “We currently have four officers who are in discrimination claims in employment tribunals.

“We seem to have a policy being put on to officers because there is an abundance of FFP3 masks which they bought during Covid-19 that haven’t been used,” said Mr Kennedy. 'Inundated with complaints'ĭavid Kennedy, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, said some officers could be forced to shave twice a day to meet the requirement, as even stubble is to be banned. However, the policy - approved by the chief constable and due to be introduced on May 29 - has caused outrage among some workers who could face disciplinary action if they refuse to shave off beards. Police Scotland, the second largest force in the UK, said it was necessary for staff to be clean-shaven so that they could wear FFP3 face masks, which it found are the most effective during the pandemic.įacial hair can make the masks less effective, as it can interfere with forming a seal with the skin. Staff said it could amount to discrimination and a breach of their human rights. Several officers are believed to be taking legal action against the move, which the force claims is necessary for safety reasons. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.Scotland’s police force is facing a backlash from officers after ordering them to shave off beards and moustaches under a new “clean shaven” policy.

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