For All The Daily News, Views, & Trending Stories, Download Flip News CA App Today!

DFO Ordered to Upgrade Officer Gear to Address Threats from Armed Criminals

  • A federal labor investigator found that current protective gear and protocols for fishery officers are inadequate against armed criminals, prompting an immediate call for upgrades.
  • Officers face threats from heavily armed individuals, including violent criminals and outlaw gangs, while conducting investigations.
  • The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has begun addressing these safety concerns to protect officers in the field.