Spit hoods investigated: Who is keeping track? | the fifth estate

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It is a device meant to protect, but it’s being linked to a growing number of deaths. While they are banned in other countries, Canadian institutions are using "spit hoods" on citizens, including children, with almost no oversight. CBC’s the fifth estate investigates who is keeping track of how and when they are used , and the fatal consequences of a tool that is supposed to keep people safe. Subscribe for more videos from The Fifth Estate: http://bit.ly/25W8cpn 0:00 - The fatal consequences of spit hoods 13:44 - Ill-equipped law enforcement 23:30 - A lack of justice 35:29 - The fight for accountability #SpitHoods #PoliceReform #Documentary Connect with The Fifth Estate online: Website : http://bit.ly/1d0FBxq Instagram : http://bit.ly/25W8SLs For more than five decades, the fifth estate has been Canada's premier investigative documentary program. Hosts Mark Kelley, Steven D'Souza and Ioanna Roumeliotis continue a tradition of provocative and fearless journalism. the fifth es

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