The police and the public are supposed to talk and listen to each other. But sometimes the all-black police uniforms are intimidating and can cause distance between officers and the community.
In effort to improve its community relationships, the Greensboro Police Department is trying a more casual style of uniform for its officers attending community events. The new uniform is supposed to make officers “more approachable” and open more dialogue with the public.
The new relaxed uniform includes:
- a gray polo with the GPD badge embroidered on the left breast
- standard black pants
- a scaled down equipment belt
