Even when personal protective equipment is available for a bioterrorist attack, first responders are faced with significant limitations. Problems with clothing, gloves, and masks remain and can include “bulk, weight, and demanding on physical labor.” Most protective gear becomes uncomfortable after wearing for a period of time. Protective gear also, makes it difficult to communicate push buttons and even observe surrounding (Caiafno, 2016). Uniformed police, for example, are well equipped to address bioterrorist attack, but become uncomfortable after extended wear.
