RE: Duty Belt

Not sure if belt tightness will help with the shirt staying in. Some uniform pants, like those from 511, come with a 'sticky' lining inside the waistband to keep the shirt in place. You can also buy a band that will do that. Or, do it the poor officer's way...get some GOOP brand adhesive and slap some around the waistband. This'll provide enough friction to keep the shirt tucked in.

RE: Duty Belt

I use what is called a "hidden tailor". It is a rubber belt type thing that goes around the bottom of your shirt near the waist line and is worn under you pants. I know Galls carries them that is where I got mine and I love it. It keeps your shirt tucked in nicely for the entire shift. I also quit wearing velcro duty gear. I found that the traditional leather duty belt with leather trouser belt and belt keepers is easier to tighten down and in my opinion looks better too. I also found that if you wear the keeperless velcro system and you have alot of stuff on your belt, it tends not to stay secure. I once saw an officer loose her entire duty belt while fighting with a subject because of this.....hope this helps.

Shirt tails

I found the easiest method was to tuck my shirtails into my underpants! Sounds strange but kept my shirt neat for the past 32 yrs!  I also gave up on velcro attached inner belt, with more and more equipment over the years there wasnt enough velcro left exposed on the Sam Browne to stick to the trouser belt. So the old style "real leather" Sam Browne (which breathes in hot weather) worn with a trouser belt and belt keepers worked the best. 

Last edited @ 7/5/2009 7:12 PM

Re: Duty Belt

Your best bet is to ditch the velcro and get a the leather. I've been left with one too many dangling velcro pieces on a belt.