Written Question · S2W-00685 · Session 2
Whether there have been any reports of ill health affecting any police or emergency service personnel using terrestrial trunked radio commu…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there have been any reports of ill health affecting any police or emergency service personnel using terrestrial trunked radio communications equipment.
The answer
I understand that there is an on-going legal action by three members of Lancashire Constabulary against their Chief Constable over alleged hearing damage caused by "spiking" (a phenomenon where the equipment emits a very loud blast of sound). I am not, however, aware of any other reports where ill health affecting police or emergency service personnel has been correctly linked to the use of terrestrial trunked radio communications equipment.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-00685 by reference.