Waterloo Regional Police switching to ball caps
Posted May 20, 2020 05:22:00 PM.
Officers with Waterloo Regional Police will soon start to look a little different.
The force has announced its traditional forage cap will be replaced with a WRPS-issued ball cap.
That's expected to happen by June.
But the decision is still optional for members, and was made in an effort to address member feedback and general modernization of the force's current police uniform.
“Replacing the traditional forage cap with Service-issued ball caps will ensure officers are equipped with the most appropriate and functional uniform attire to carry out their jobs safely and effectively. As well, the ball caps will provide improved comfort and practicality to members as they engage in their duties.” said Chief Bryan Larkin.
The service will continue to use forage caps for ceremonial occasions and events.
The new caps will be issued to the following areas: Patrol, Special Response Unit, sworn plainclothes officers, Special Constables, Auxiliary members, Use of Force trainers and sworn Senior Leaders.
They will cost $19,834.33, a number that Larkin says is well within their equipment budget.
