New uniform but ‘white helmet’ stays

Police officers in the Isle of Man are to get new uniforms but the iconic white helmet, which has become a recognised symbol of the Manx force, is staying

As part of the new uniform, officers will be kitted out with black fleece tops, blouson-style fluorescent jackets and more functional trousers.

Additional changes include the re-introduction of flat caps for traffic officers and ties instead of cravats for female police officers.

The white helmet has become an internationally recognised symbol of the Manx force, and Deputy Chief Constable Gary Roberts said: “We have preserved the use of the white helmet, which is seen as being symbolic of the Isle of Man Constabulary.

“Maintaining our identity is crucially important.”

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