diff --git a/web/utils/staff-utils.js b/web/utils/staff-utils.js
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+// @flow
+
+import { useIsCurrentUserStaff } from 'lib/shared/staff-utils.js';
+import { isDev } from 'lib/utils/dev-utils.js';
+
+function useStaffCanSee(): boolean {
+  const isCurrentUserStaff = useIsCurrentUserStaff();
+  return isDev || isCurrentUserStaff;
+}
+
+export { useStaffCanSee };