Cops set to shed khaki and don smart designer uniforms

[Vergennes]

One of the 9 prototypes developed by National Institute of Design.

• NID has come up with a new all-weather, visually appealing ‘smart uniform’
• The new uniform will be standardised across all states, Union Territories and central paramilitary forces.
• 9 prototypes developed, include shirts, trousers, belts, berets (cap), insignia, shoes and jacket, apart from new rainwear and headgear for the law enforcers.

NEW DELHI: Cops across the country are set to shed their British-era khaki. After five years of research, Ahmedabad-based National Institute of Design (NID) has come up with a new all-weather, visually appealing 'smart uniform' which will be standardised across all states, Union Territories and central paramilitary forces.

Designed in collaboration with the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), nine prototypes of new uniforms have been developed, which include shirts, trousers, belts, berets (cap), insignia, shoes and jacket, apart from new rainwear and headgear for the law enforcers.

A report in this regard is being shared with all state police forces and paramilitary forces so that they can choose and adopt from any of the nine prototypes.

Taking into account climate conditions in different parts of the country, altitude, working conditions and nature of duties, experts and BPR&D officers arrived at the new designs.

Cops' khakis too thick for summer

Inputs gathered from police officers in nine states and the general public show the present uniforms have many problems. One, the lack of uniformity across the country; the basic fit and shades change from policeman to policeman and state to state.

The fabric of the shirts worn by cops is as thick as that of the trousers, making it inconvenient in hot weather. Moreover, there isn't enough space to carry the required objects.

The berets/caps worn by cops are smart but made of wool, causing headaches and hairfall, while helmets are too heavy to wear during law-and -order situations. The metal belts are too wide and poke the stomach when a cop bends.

The uniforms are also devoid of compartments for cellphones, batons, keys etc, unlike those for police forces across the world. The biggest problem faced by police officers currently is their shoes. Those made of leather are said to be very uncomfortable for long duty hours.

The uniforms have also been found to have poor visibility in the dark. Khaki is also the colour of choice for municipality staff, some private agencies, postmen, personnel of the fire department, etc, even though cops have long argued that it should be exclusive to them.

Speaking to TOI, director general BPR&D, which helped design the new uniform, Meera Borwankar said, "There was lot of criticism of the khaki, and how its colour, fabric and pattern should be changed.

The uniform worn by police till now wasn't made for different climates, altitudes. NID and BPR&D spent a lot of time to find an alternative and an intensive report has been prepared."

The new uniform, designed with the aim to provide mobility and comfort, has shirts of a softer khaki shade (beige) that offer a smart and clean look and provide effective visibility for the insignia, nameplate, badge, medals, ribbons, and epaulettes on the shoulders.

It also has 'police' inscribed on the back in two languages. The colour of the trousers has been changed to 'earthy brown', a departure from the age-old standard of a singlecoloured uniform.

The designers felt that the uniforms worn by cops should be visually appealing, should have a fabric that provides comfort to policemen and thus helps them maintain efficiency, without eroding police authority.

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[hussain0216]

Indian's are ugly and dark

Change of uniform wont make them look better.

They could wear gucci and armani and thry would just be ugly and dark people wearing gucci and armani

 

[Water Car Engineer]

old

One of the new

Indian's are ugly and dark

Change of uniform wont make them look better.

They could wear gucci and armani and thry would just be ugly and dark people wearing gucci and armani

Post a picture of yourself, lets see how un-ugly you are. There used to be thread about this, your Pakistani users have nothing to bust about in that department.

And it's pretty hilarious you as a Pakistani talking about being dark, and living in the west, you're in the, "dark", team dumbass.

 

[hussain0216]

old

One of the new




Post a picture of yourself, lets see how un-ugly you are. There used to be thread about this, your Pakistani users have nothing to bust about in that department.

And it's pretty hilarious you as a Pakistani talking about being dark, and living in the west, you're in the, "dark", team dumbass.

Ugly chicks wearing blue uniform!!

We never claimed to be white, just better looking then you

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Ugly chicks wearing blue uniform!!

We never claimed to be white, just better looking then you

Post a picture then? There was a thread on this, your side have nothing to bust about, trust me on that. Not only that, most of your users are dark as me. You living in UK talking about dark, you know everyone there look at you no different to the darkest West Indian over there.

 

[anant_s]

Khaki is associated with security forces for so long, it's difficult to imagine any new color, but the new blue looks quite smart.
Thumbsup from me !

 

[Dotachin]

Ugly chicks wearing blue uniform!!

I am curious to see how much of a heartthrob you are. The confidence to judge other peoples must come from something. Post your the best pic and wow us all.

 

[hussain0216]

Indian's indians calm down, im not going to plaster my picture on the Internet so you skinny ugly types can be shamed

Your going to have to accept that indians by large are not a good looking people's

 

[The Sandman]

I think it's not the uniform that needs to be changed in SA of police forces it's the training and their mindset which needs a change.

 

[Papa Dragon]

Khaki has been a norm since ages for police in India. Replacing them with blue uniforms like that in the US, Europe or many other countries may pose an identity crisis and police maybe mistaken as security guards. Khaki always causes fear in the minds of common people and also a trust as police have been associated with Khaki ever since the British era and it may take quite some time to get acclimated to the change

I think it's not the uniform that needs to be changed in SA of police forces it's the training and their mindset which needs a change.

True that but not in terms of how US police act, shooting at everyone who seems or acts suspicious. It should be more on the lines of European police

 

[Tshering22]

Nice uniforms.

Still feel that the uniform should be based on the kind of climate and terrain of each state.

The plains could do with a single cotton breathable fabric.

The caps are perfect.

Just need better utility belt for cops to manage their equipment.

And they could use sports running shoes rather than those clunky heavy boots which makes it impossible to chase anyone.

Kick out the bloody berets at least in the plains. It is 40+ degrees with 45% and above humidity. How can they behave politely while wearing a woollen beret?

 

[The Sandman]

True that but not in terms of how US police act, shooting at everyone who seems or acts suspicious. It should be more on the lines of European police

Totally i always always say this that Pakistani (at least) police should get trainers from EU we should try to make our police like them friendly with whom normal citizens will feel safe and not the other way around. But as far as i guess equipment, sirens, liveries, lighting and vehicles are concerned nothing beats US police.

 

[Tshering22]

I think it's not the uniform that needs to be changed in SA of police forces it's the training and their mindset which needs a change.

Uniform also plays its part in adding to the inconvenience of the police forces, buddy.

1- most uniforms for police in the subcontinent is from synthetic fibre. The plains as you know is very hot and even humid near coastal plains.

2- The woollen beret is a colonial import. Makes sens in 20 degrees climate of the himalayan states but certainly not in the plains.

3- Rough-edged clunky belt causing inconvenience around police people's navel region sometimes even causing rashes in humidity and head.

4- Clunky rigid heavy shoes which make a chase so painful that half the time police quits.

If these things are changed to ease life a bit for the police, even they will be comfortable and happy and respond decently to common people.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Totally i always always say this that Pakistani (at least) police should get trainers from EU we should try to make our police like them friendly with whom normal citizens will feel safe and not the other way around. But as far as i guess equipment, sirens, liveries, lighting and vehicles are concerned nothing beats US police.

You should visit KPK,Balochistan or GB... police here is much better and much less corrupt..

 

[The Sandman]

You should visit KPK,Balochistan or GB... police here is much better and much less corrupt..

Yes KPK police has improved a lot no doubt about it because when not one but hundreds of people even politically neutral people starts saying something good about police in Pak than it means it has improved a lot.

But still corruption and a lot of other problems are there in police.