Hahaha

@Johnsalterego It would have prevented the spraying issue.
And then they could have done a take down.

Back in the day (I worked in Mental Health) I can remember them putting masks on patients in the ER who were spitting (due to Hepatitis and AIDS/HIV issues).

A blanket wouldn't have calmed this guy any - but it would have taken care of the bodily fluids issue.

I work at a hospital. They still use shields for patients who spit

@Livinlife Don't you feel like everyone should know this?

@RavenCT, @Livinlife Same thing in prisons, which get their share of the drug-addled & mentally troubled!

& no, I never worked in one!

@phxbillcee Did a lot of mental status exams in Police stations myself.

@phxbillcee I imagine so

@RavenCT Did you pass any of them??? LOL

@phxbillcee I could pass them now. Scary isn't it?

Also "Other side of the bars".

And - they painted the cells pink - because theory at the time said that was calming. (It might still say that). There are no pink rooms in my house!

Ever had to interview a naked guy while he was wearing a football helmet? I bet you haven't! (And I have!). Dang. I used to have a fun job!