A trial of spit hoods by Humberside Police is to be extended across the whole force area. During the initial pilot, which lasted three months, selected officers were issued with guards to prevent suspects spitting and biting. Ch Insp Paul Butler said …Humberside Police to extend ‘spit hood’ pilotYorkshire PostHumberside Police ‘spit hood’ trial to be extendedScunthorpe TelegraphSpit guard trial extended to officers in police cellsHull Daily MailGrimsby Telegraphall 5 news articles »