A new uniform for officers
Greater Manchester Police Officers and PCSOs will be issued with a new operational uniform in April 2009 following a successful trial earlier this year.
Feedback from the officers who took part in the trials, all of whom have frontline roles in policing, was very positive.
Of the 100 officers taking part, the vast majority felt the uniform was fit for purpose and much more comfortable than the existing uniform.
Members of the public were consulted about the proposed change and have also shown their support for the move to a more modern uniform.
A poll on GMP's website showed that 74% of the public were in support of modernising the uniform.
The officers involved in the trial also had only positive comments from their communities when out on patrol.
The new uniform will replace the existing shirt, men's tie and women's cravat, and trousers.
Police officers will have a different uniform from PCSOs. Officers' uniform will be a black top with a zip and black trousers, with pockets in the side. PCSOs will wear the same style, but in royal blue.
Officers will keep their hats and high visibility coats, and will continue to wear body armour and a utility belt as normal.
Superintendent Catherine Hankinson, who led the review of the operational uniform, said, "It is really important that our officers have a uniform that is comfortable and fit for their purpose, but that reflects the modern nature of their roles.
"The feedback we've had about the changes has been really positive, and I'm pleased that officers and the public have responded well to the change. It will be practical and enable them to do their sometimes difficult jobs, but will also mean they are clearly identifiable as officers and PCSOs to members of the public."
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