Officers now sport a revamped ensemble for patrol duties.
Freshening Up the Force: Updated Police Uniform Regulations
Hey there! Guess what's happening with our boys in blue? That's right! New uniform regulations have rolled out. As of June 10, there have been some adjustments to the 2011 decree "On Uniform, Insignia, and Norms for the Supply of Clothing Items to Employees of the Internal Affairs Bodies of Russia," as reported by "Parliamentary Newspaper."
Looking sharp and ready for any season, police officers are now decked with a variety of new uniform components. These include a lightweight jacket, lightweight trousers, a kimono set (jacket, trousers, and belt), and athletic shoes, just to name a few. Officers will now be receiving two sets of lightweight everyday uniforms (short-sleeved jacket and trousers) instead of just one. Plus, the count for woolen trousers has been reduced from three to two. Change is in the air for female officers too—woolen caps will replace their existing ones while boots substitute fur-lined or lightweight half-boots.
Now, depending on the climate, the type of footwear issued to all employees will vary. In cold or freezing regions, footwear with real fur will be issued, while in temperate or hot climates, footwear with artificial fur will make its appearance.
RBC.group suggests that police officers wear a range of uniforms suitable for summer, winter, and the in-between. Each item—headgear, footwear—comes with its own lifespan. For example, a winter uniform for junior and rank-and-file MVD employees lasts for three years, a lightweight summer uniform only a year, a woolen jacket for five years, boots for approximately one and a half years, and winter or lightweight footwear for three.
These updates mark the third transformation of the police uniform, following a 2013 makeover instigated by internal affairs bodies' reform and the militia's rebranding to police in 2011. The notable change back then was the switch from dark gray to dark blue.
However, the recent updates don't provide specifics on the service life of the new uniforms or detailed regulations for climate-specific footwear. For more in-depth information, consult official Interior Ministry announcements or other government publications. Here's what's new in the uniform inventory as of now: demi-season jackets, kimonos, lightweight trousers, and athletic shoes. Stay tuned for further details!
In the realm of police uniform updates, the finance industry is now involved, as new items such as demi-season jackets, kimonos, lightweight trousers, and athletic shoes are being supplied, following the third transformation of these uniforms since 2011. The business of uniform supply has seen a shift, with adjustments in lifespans for each item, ranging from one year for lightweight summer uniforms to five years for woolen jackets.
