CP tries on new uniform

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Commissioner Mr Tsang Yam-pui and his senior staff were among some 2,000 police officers taking part in the second pilot 'trial-wear' of the new uniforms.

Staff participating in this pilot trial-wear include all Commissioner rank officers, and officers from the Emergency Units of New Territories South and New Territories North as well as the Police Headquarters Security Unit. The four formations that took part in the first pilot trial-wear, namely Emergency Unit Hong Kong Island, Traffic Hong Kong Island, Airport District and Railway District will continue to field test the revised design.

Support Branch Superintendent (Field) Ms Janet Ong Peck-san told OffBeat: "As the formations in the first pilot scheme mainly involved frontline officers working in the urban areas, the second trial-wear would be extended to formations working in the New Territories so that officers from different environments could try out the multi-layering concept of the new working dress.

"Feedback from members of the pilot formations had been encouraging. The general findings indicated overwhelming support for the new working dress. Officers were particularly impressed with the materials used and rated them 'very good' in terms of the degree of comfort, durability and care and maintenance.

"To strive for perfection, some 20 minor modifications were introduced after taking into account the views of members of the Force and the public. These changes would not affect the overall appearance of the working dress, but would make it more practical and user-friendly."

For the easy identification of the public, the arm badges on the sides of sleeves of the uniform have been replaced with a chest strip with words of 'POLICE' in both Chinese and English. Reflective strips carrying the words 'POLICE' in both Chinese and English have also been added to the back of the windbreaker and overcoat.

Compared with the current uniform, the all-weather design of the new working dress has put more emphasis on comfort, occupational safety and health aspects and the practical needs of officers engaged on daily policing work, which will in turn enhance the operational efficiency of the Force.

Made of different fabrics with heat-retaining, breathable, waterproof, fire-retardant and crease-resistant features, the new uniform incorporates six basic design concepts, namely uniformity, unisex, practicality, layering, comfort and safety.

Ms Ong said: "We welcome feedback from our officers prior to the planned full implementation of the change of the working dress next April."Force members may contact Ms Ong at 2860-2541 or Senior Inspector Mr Ngo Chi-hang at 2860-3304 for enquiries.

Commissioner Mr Tsang Yam-pui in the new uniform when signing an MOU on e-Learning (Details see report below)