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New uniforms for police on the beat
A new, modernised uniform will be sported by police officers in the borough from tomorrow.
All frontline staff, including traffic and neighbourhood officers, and Police Community Support Officers will wear a zip-neck shirt, instead of the traditional collared shirt and black tie.
Chief Superintendent Steve Ottaway, head of operational support, said: "People should be aware that their local officers and PCSOs will have a slightly different look when they're out and about."
The new uniform is cheaper, cooler and more comfortable under the vest, thanks to a special fabric.
Mr Ottaway said the staff responded positively to adopting the new shirts.
"The fact that they are easy to wash and don't require ironing has also been well received," he said.
"We welcome any measure which allows our officers to do their jobs to the best of their ability, especially after seeing the benefits other forces have experienced with these new shirts."
8:24am Sunday 4th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: K H, Borehamwood on 2:47pm Mon 5 May 08
I think the paper should have at least shown a photo of the new uniforms or a link to a site that does.
I think the paper should have at least shown a photo of the new uniforms or a link to a site that does.
Posted by: Borehamwood Times on 5:44pm Mon 5 May 08
Unfortunately the police have so far not released an image. When they do, we will of course show readers what it is like.
Many thanks.
Borehamwood Times.
Unfortunately the police have so far not released an image. When they do, we will of course show readers what it is like.
Many thanks.
Borehamwood Times.
Posted by: Eleanor, Herts on 9:41pm Mon 5 May 08
Here you go - a link to above
http://www.herts.pol
ice.uk/crimedatabase
/site/content.php?ar
ticle_id=4665
Here you go - a link to above
http://www.herts.pol
ice.uk/crimedatabase
/site/content.php?ar
ticle_id=4665
Posted by: Alex, Borehamwood on 9:25am Tue 6 May 08
Does it make a difference what uniform the police wear? You never see them anyway..
Does it make a difference what uniform the police wear? You never see them anyway..
Posted by: Jack, Borehamwood on 1:56pm Tue 6 May 08
Apparantly this uniform makes it more comfortable for them to hide in the bushes catching motorists.
Apparantly this uniform makes it more comfortable for them to hide in the bushes catching motorists.
Posted by: jackie, borehamwood on 11:56am Thu 8 May 08
like all uniforms everything is updated over the years, but can we please have less comments from jack as he never has anything interesting to say and is just a vile abusive sad person who has no life i no everyone has the right to air their views but he just likes upsetting people like the sad little man he is..the police have earnt the new uniform but money would be better spent on a pay rise for them
like all uniforms everything is updated over the years, but can we please have less comments from jack as he never has anything interesting to say and is just a vile abusive sad person who has no life i no everyone has the right to air their views but he just likes upsetting people like the sad little man he is..the police have earnt the new uniform but money would be better spent on a pay rise for them
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