Avoiding contact is not always a simple task, however, when an incident requires the use of physical force. One troubling experience faced by officers is the waiting period between an exposure and the opportunity to wipe clean, creating a situation that is unavoidably stressful. At times, it becomes difficult or impossible for an officer to stop and sanitize their hands, face and equipment while making an arrest. In order for the man to be charged, Hyde would have had to prove he did it with intent -- which was difficult as she had her back turned when it happened. “I didn't charge him with it just because it did not necessarily appear that he did it on purpose.” Hyde said.

Source: Daily Sun January 29, 2021 13:30 UTC