he police are now expressing concern about their safety in manning the nation’s ports, given the global fears sparked by the spread of the Ebola virus.

The police are concerned about how they should protect themselves in dealing with persons who arrive in the country via sea.

Chairman of the Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson, says the police have not been told about any protocol in dealing with persons arriving at our shores.

Sergeant Wilson says the Federation is seeking a meeting with the country’s health authorities.

Sergeant Raymond Wilson, Chairman of the Police Federation, speaking this afternoon with Nationwide News.

Immigration officers have expressed similar concerns.

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