FOI Which hats are issued as part of the uniform and are they gender specific (0829-2022/23)
Request
- Which of these hats may be issued to (a) male and/or (b) female officers in your force?
- Custodian Helmet
- Bowler Hat
- Flat Cap
2. Are any other gender-neutral headwear options also available?
3. May an officer request (or otherwise receive) more than one of these hats?
4. Is your force considering any policy changes to remove gender-specific headwear restrictions?
5. When were your force's headwear policies last reviewed?
i) Were any officers consulted about their personal headwear requirements and/or preferences at this time?
ii) When are they next due for review?
Response
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Q1. All officers receive a flat cap unless they request a bowler hat or a custodian helmet.
Q2. Safety baseball caps and ballistic helmets for specialist teams
Q3. Yes, Flat cap and either Bowler or Custodian Helmet
Q4. We do not have gender specific headwear restrictions. All officers are provide flat caps unless they request other.
Q5. 3rd December 2021
- Yes
- 3rd December 2024
Dress and Appearance Policy (northyorkshire.police.uk)
PCSO kit and uniform | North Yorkshire Police
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