Effective Sunday, May 10, 2009, the Takoma Park Police Department will switch to an all black, everyday uniform. The uniform will be worn by all officers in the patrol division. This uniform was selected so that all officers are wearing the same uniform. This is a more durable, everyday uniform. Our patch will now have a black background. This is a process which started as a result of citizen feedback on the City’s survey of residents in regards to appearance and our old uniforms. As a result of negotiations with our police union, Local 400, we reduced a negotiated benefit so the uniforms could be purchased by the City and not have a fiscal impact on the City budget.
Posted by Plevy at May 9, 2009 06:34 PM