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What's behind the rising level of anger and aggression directed towards frontline TSOs?
Posted 10 July 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Inside Trading Standards|National
ANALYSIS: Abuse, intimidation and harassment have become an increasingly familiar part of frontline Trading Standards work. Drawing on practitioner experiences, survey findings and expert opinion, this feature examines the scale of the problem, its impact on officers and the practical steps needed to create safer working environments.
No one should have to endure harassment at work. But for many Trading Standards professionals, this has long been part of the job. It’s not right and it’s not acceptable, but it happens. In a recent online poll carried out by CTSI, every single respondent said they had experienced some kind of harassment while going about their duties.
Furthermore, Officers believe that intimidation towar...
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