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The chief of the Toledo (OH) Police Department has told officers they can no longer wear load-bearing vests because he thinks they make officers look "too much like a military soldier."
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The chief of police for the Toledo (OH) Police Department has banned officers from wearing load-bearing vests that have been credited by many with reliving back pain associated with wearing duty belts that carry an officer's duty gear.
According to ABC News , Chief George Kral said, "In my opinion, that looks too much like a military soldier."
Kral added, "We're not soldiers. We're peace officers."
Kral said he knew his decision would be unpopular with officers.
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