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Force heads for a break with tradition on replacing iconic helmet
jerry
Having in excess of 40 years and still serving I can state that a smart baseball hat is far better than an antique helmet or peaked hat. The baseball cap I have worn with my second force for over 10 years and I can only wonder as to why it takes UK policing to embrace sensible practical items of clothing and equipment. I have noted that those opposed are usually the individuals who do not have to wear the antiquated stuff very much and have trousers with shiny rear ends.
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jerry
Having in excess of 40 years and still serving I can state that a smart baseball hat is far better than an antique helmet or peaked hat. The baseball cap I have worn with my second force for over 10 years and I can only wonder as to why it takes UK policing to embrace sensible practical items of clothing and equipment. I have noted that those opposed are usually the individuals who do not have to wear the antiquated stuff very much and have trousers with shiny rear ends.
