Police unveil new uniform

BAME PIET
Staff Writer | Friday March 12, 2010 00:00

 

The new uniform - grey trousers, light blue shirt, and baseball caps - will be acquired from different suppliers at a cost of P24million. The Special Constables, and Special Support Group (SSG) will remain with their old uniforms until funds are available to get new uniform for them, the commissioner said.

He said that the new uniform was introduced after officers complained that they felt uncomfortable in the old one as it was not suitable for their field work. The old uniform, which was used during the colonial era will be withdrawn from all police stations.

Tsimako said the police officers were happy with the new uniform, adding that the epaulets/badges will not be affected.

The senior officers will also wear baseball caps, which will have markings to show the rank of the user. The new jackets have a reflection while the traffic police will adorn an armband for such reflectors.