From facing violent assailants to tackling issues related to drugs crime , law enforcement personnel encounter numerous perilous scenarios.
However, it appears that Scotland Yard has pinpointed another element – PowerPoint presentations.
The authorities have provided guidelines prohibiting loud sounds during presentations to prevent potentially triggering a cardiac event.
The statement indicates that 'exposure to loud sounds may trigger a cardiac episode in readers who have underlying heart conditions,' further noting that 'rotating images, flashing lights, or animated content could raise the risk of epileptic attacks for individuals susceptible to seizures and should therefore be avoided.'
The 34-page document was created by MetBats – the Metropolitan Police 'S Briefing and Tasking System – designed for officers, supervisors, and response teams.
Toby Young, who founded the Free Speech Union, commented, "One would expect that somebody whose fragile heart could be stopped by a sudden loud sound would completely steer clear of Scotland Yard."
When The Mail on Sunday questioned if the guidance about heart attacks was suitable for a force responsible for swiftly responding to safeguard the public in high-pressure situations, a spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police stated: "These presentations are intended for employees across an organization of 50,000 individuals performing various roles."
This guidance is intended for individuals who might encounter situations similar to those described.
Maybe leaders are eager to prevent additional incidents. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request showed that the Met documented close to 6,000 workplace accidents within a single year, with one involving "exposure to noise."
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