The best dressed law enforcement agencies earned plaudits from the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) when the group handed out its annual awards in April. Photos courtesy of NAUMD.
Ill-fitting uniforms designed to fit a man's body rather than a woman's do more than just create a disheveled appearance. They also hamper a female officer's ability to do her job.
Law enforcement uniforms now include non-traditional components like polos and ballistic vest carriers to meet your needs no matter your detail. View these currently available choices from eight leading law enforcement suppliers.
Larger departments end up with surplus uniforms occupying precious storage space. Over the years, I have made a point of getting to know and work with the people in larger departments who are responsible for supplying uniforms and equipment to their officers to make use of that excess.
Here's a primer on the types of apparel offered by uniform companies for law enforcement officers.