2007-12-04 07:06:54 · 9 answers · asked by nofear_intrepid40 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Most people can identify a police officer by the official police uniform. When citizens on a busy street are in need of help, they scan the crowds of pedestrians looking for the distinctive uniform of a police officer. Drivers who come to an intersection occupied by a person in a police uniform usually willingly submit to that person''s hand directions. Criminals usually curb their unlawful behavior when they spot a uniformed police officer in the area.
The police uniform is a tradition as old as the field of law enforcement itself In 1829 the first modem police force, the London Metropolitan Police, developed the first standard police apparel. These first police officers, the famous "Bobbies" of London, were issued a dark blue, paramilitary-style uniform.. The color blue was chosen to distinguish the police from the British military who wore red and white uniforms at the time. The first official police force in the United States was established in the city of New York in 1845. Based on the London police, the New York City Police Department adopted the dark blue uniform in 1853.
The uniform of a police officer has been found to have a profound psychological impact on those who view it. Research has also suggested that even slight alterations to the style of the uniform will change how citizens will perceive the officer.
The dark color also functions effectively concealing grime and dirt from the duties of the day and when working night hours for concealment purposes.
2007-12-04 07:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
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2016-06-03 21:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Why are police officers uniforms either black or blue?
2015-08-13 07:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not all of them are. Our departments uniforms were khaki shirts and grey trousers. The blue and black I guess have just been traditional.
2007-12-04 07:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rod 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It make them stick out above the county sheriffs boring uniforms
2007-12-04 07:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jaeson i 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a good appearence.
2007-12-04 07:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They look nice. Some are forest green or tannish-brown as well.... My b/f wears black/blue... it's soooo dark blue it looks black.
2007-12-04 07:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They tried pink back in the 60's but hippies kept trying to have sex with them...
2007-12-04 07:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
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2016-08-20 07:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋