Maine Police in Labor Dispute Shed Duty Uniforms in Favor of T-Shirts

Lewiston, ME, police union representatives say that officers are "ditching their uniforms to show 'dissatisfaction' over contract negotiations with the city." Officers debuted the dark green shirts last week saying that there will be no interruption in police services, but "they are hoping to make a strong statement," according to the report.

Staff Writer・Editorial

Read Staff's Posts

August 7, 2018

Maine Police in Labor Dispute Shed Duty Uniforms in Favor of T-Shirts

Lewiston, ME, police union representatives say that officers are ditching their uniforms to show 'dissatisfaction' over contract negotiations with the city. Officers debuted the dark green shirts last week saying that there will be any interruption in police services, but "they are hoping to make a strong statement," according to a report.

1 min to read

VIDEO: Maine Police in Labor Dispute Shed Duty Uniforms in Favor of T-Shirts

Lewiston, ME, police union representatives say that officers are "ditching their uniforms to show 'dissatisfaction' over contract negotiations with the city," according to WGME-TV.

Officers debuted the dark green shirts last week saying that there will be any interruption in police services, but "they are hoping to make a strong statement," according to the report.

The officers' contract with the city expired on June 30 — one of the big sticking points is pay. They say smaller departments with fewer calls are making more money.

Officer Nicholas Wiers reportedly said, "We're still out here. They still know who we are, but it's a way for people to look at us and be like, 'Hey that's weird. What's going on? Why are you guys wearing the green T-shirt?'"

Officers reportedly said they plan to wear the T-shirts until they reach a new contract.

"City leaders say anyone questioning the legitimacy of any officer can call 911 and request one of the supervisors, who will remain in uniform," according to WGME-TV.

Topics:Maine patrol Maine agencies Police Unions uniforms and apparel The Northeast Patrol

More Patrol

image of men on bicycles and women competing in martial arts and a log for the US Police & Fire Championships

Patrol•December 10, 2025

Police & Fire Championships Expands Athlete Eligibility

The US Police & Fire Championships is now open to all employees – sworn, civilian, administrative, technical, and support staff – who work directly for an eligible public safety agency.

Sponsored•by Wayne Parham•December 5, 2025

Tips for Watching the Hands

How can officers better “watch the hands”? Mike Willis, Law Enforcement National Training and Program Director for the US Deputy Sheriff's Association, shares some tips.

Sponsored•by Wayne Parham•December 3, 2025

10 Tips for Felony/High-Risk Stops

What steps can officers take to stay safer during felony or high-risk vehicle stops? Here are 10 tips from Mike Willis, Law Enforcement National Training and Program Director for the US Deputy Sheriff's Association.

Screenshot of compute screen showing a blurred license plate compared to an image where the image has been enhanced to show the numbers and letters.

Patrol•by Edited by Staff•November 25, 2025

Amped Highlights Power Behind Amped FIVE Software

Amped FIVE empowers you to advance your investigations with confidence and precision, from the crime scene all the way to the courtroom.

Background orange tinted image of southern California with pushpin marking Burbank. Headline reads K-9 Killed by Gunman, Burbank Police Department

Patrol•November 24, 2025

Police K-9 Killed, Suspect Dies in Shootout with Cops

A Burbank Police Department K-9 was fatally shot over the weekend by a passenger who fled on foot from a traffic stop. The armed suspect was killed in a shootout with officers.

Patrol•by Wayne Parham•November 23, 2025

From the Show Floor: InVeris

In this video, learn about how InVeris provides training to law enforcement, including customized augmented reality scenarios. The augmented reality system can scan up to 10,000 square feet of real-life environments and create a curriculum based on those spaces.