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The Uniform |
Bad Cop
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Good Cop
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Fabric |
Tropical Weight Polyester.
Wears like iron, doesn’t wrinkle, but it’s hot,
hot, hot! (Maybe that’s why some officers sweat like, err, pigs?) |
Wool is actually cooler since it breathes, and wool
resists wrinkles.
Cotton is a good choice for summer, but it
wrinkles. Hey, wrinkles may help the “more human” image. |
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Color |
Black is too
powerful.
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Maybe this is a good opportunity to tone down the
authority with Khaki color (plus it’s cooler in the summer)
or LAPD DARK BLUE
Navy is an authority color, and flattering to most
body styles, but can be warm in summer. |
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Shirts |
Short sleeves seem cooler and less
restrictive, but you’ll notice Hollywood always puts dim-witted
characters in short sleeves just to make them look ridiculous.
Tight fitting, gut-hugging shirt doesn’t look good
even if you’re buff! |
Long sleeves bestow authority and respect plus
needed protection in a “resisting arrest” situation.
You need the full cut style for comfort during all that activity plus it
hides the cheeseburgers! |
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Pants |
High water pants won’t really help you in case of
floods, but they make you look really silly.
Flat front pants don’t give and if you spend a lot
of time sitting in a squad car. |
Pants should be long enough to cover your socks.
It’s difficult to strip search someone who is convulsing with
amusement.
Pants are worn at the waist, not under so make sure
you’re wearing the right size!
Pants Pleats are practical, they widen automatically at the hips when
you sit providing you more room when you need it. |
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Tie |
An authority contributor, but not when they are the
poly clip-on type. |
A proper knot with a “dimple” is OK, but everyone
else is going casual. Do you really need the tie?
Especially if it gives the bad guys something to grab! |
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Shoes |
Heavy, shiny (patent leather) military style shoes. |
Opt for lightweight “jogging” style boots or shoes
with action soles for running and supporting those flat feet.
Shoes are an important element of a “first
impression” wardrobe. Keep them polished and in good condition! |
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Belt |
LEATHER EQUIPMENT BELT
12 pounds or more of guns, ammo, holster, pepper
spray, keys, baton, cuffs, a knife, tape recorder and radio.
The heavy leather belt is unforgiving and digs into
your waist. |
Lighten up with high tech ballistic nylon for the holster, and go for
smaller electronics.
Hey, if we can afford tiny radios for NASA we sure
as hell can give them to the guys keeping our streets safe.
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Hats |
Whether it’s the “Smokey” state trooper style hat
or the eight-point cap they are hot, uncomfortable and tend to fall off
during foot chases.
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What about a nice baseball cap with the Department
logo on the crown.
Just remember to take your cap off inside the donut
shop.
Really Good Cop! |
