2007-12-20 03:33:37 · 13 answers · asked by Dingaan 2 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
As far as I know ,only road traffic and officers of inspector and above wear flat hats.
It is possible that the next to useless,government knee-jerk reaction,waste of tax pounds CSO's have flat hats.
2007-12-20 03:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Private 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I believe the high domed hat was designed mainly to stand above crowds so the policeman was more visible. It has been kept out of tradition (and because it is still effective in its primary purpose).
As already mentioned, flat style hats were introduced for when the tall hat was inappropriate (e.g. for in a vehicle).
2007-12-20 03:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by SteveLaw 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 'domed' hat or helmet is meant to protect the officer from a blow to the head, and are the preferred item for beat officers - caps were introduced initially for traffic police as the big helmet didn't fit so well in the car.
2007-12-20 03:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The helmets are worn by constables and sergeants on foot patrol as they provide a measure of protection and also stand out above a crowd. Flat caps are worn by everyone else. Flat caps with white covers are worn by traffic officers - before the advent of dayglo clothing it was the only item of clothing they had that remotely stood out, essential on the road!
2007-12-20 03:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know this one.Police on the beat wear rounded and the flat hat ones are the ones in the cars.Think about it!
2007-12-20 03:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry that your question has attracted the attentions of a Nazi (look at his avatar) and a raving religious nut.
The original policeman's helment was designed to be stood to help him look over walls. All constables are entitled to wear helmets
2007-12-21 18:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by crazeygrazey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English and Welsh constables and sergeants wear the rounded helmet.,,flat caps for driving.I think the Scots have flat caps. In England ranks above sergeant wear flat caps at most times unless at demonstrations when the wear reinforced helmets. The rubbish that tacks on...like specials, community beat etc wear flat caps with pretty colours on them.
2007-12-20 03:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by biscuit 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
policemen on the beat,have rounded ones,traffic cops flat ones
2007-12-20 03:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
havent got a clue what brandons on about,but back to the police thing,those with round hats are your typicle bobby on the beat,the others are of a higher grade and do more interesting things,like go out with their speed camera's to rip us off
2007-12-20 03:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by josephrob2003 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
constables have round hats do they not?
2007-12-20 03:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋