diff --git a/native/utils/staff-utils.js b/native/utils/staff-utils.js
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+// @flow
+
+import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';
+
+import { isStaff } from 'lib/shared/user-utils';
+
+const isStaffRelease = false;
+
+function useStaffCanSee(): boolean {
+  const isCurrentUserStaff = useSelector(state =>
+    isStaff(state.currentUserInfo.id),
+  );
+  return __DEV__ || isStaffRelease || isCurrentUserStaff;
+}
+
+export { useStaffCanSee };