Robocops on the beat
Bobbies in black say goodbye to clip-on ties | Uk News | News | Telegraph
The white shirt and black tie of the British policeman is known the world over.
But a force is preparing to be the first in England to drop the traditional uniform for front-line work in favour of something more comfortable...
Ian Arundale, the deputy chief constable of West Mercia police, which operates in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire, said: "After body armour was introduced to protect police and community support officers out on patrol it became apparent that the traditional white shirt and clip-on tie was no longer a suitable uniform for front-line officers.
"Overall the responses to the new under-body-armour shirts have been incredibly positive and the shirt was well received by members of the public with people commenting that the shirts looked very smart, more up-to-date and made officers seem more approachable.
Dressed all in black wearing body armour, more approachable? Are clip-on ties really that scary in comparison. May be they should have got Hugo Boss to design them, at least they have a history of stylish designs...