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There is more than meets the eye with law enforcement and military corps uniforms. Patrolmen, gendarme and constables have unique and special clothing and uniform needs.

There are some careers that just require the use of a uniform. A police constable or other law enforcement officer would not deter much crime if they walked down the street dressed like everybody else. Uniforms symbolize belonging. They are a clear way of showing that you are a part of something. This is true whether the group you belong to is authoritative, like the police and the Feds or a military corps. A uniform gives visual proof that the person wearing it represents a certain force and also demonstrates the rank that they have attained.

Wearing a uniform is not something that a gendarme has much choice over, it is a requirement. Therefore, it is wise to work with the variables that can be changed and to leave those that can not alone. You can not control the fact that you have to wear a uniform. You can control certain aspects of your uniform.

Everyone wants to feel a certain amount of comfort in their clothing. Officers and patrolmen have to be able to run freely if a situation requires it. They also want to feel warm when the weather outside is cold and cool when it is hot. Whether you see a patrolman walking the beat, a bobby working her constabulary or a detective that does not necessarily want to stand out from the crowd, they all use some type of uniform. Uniforms should be as comfortable as possible to ensure optimal work performance.

As well as providing a visual identity of authority, uniforms serve a practical purpose as well. Police officers and Bobbies all over the world carry handcuffs, truncheons, notepads, walkie-talkies and a whole host of other tools on their person for an entire work shift. Their uniform has to be designed to accommodate the equipment that they use.

Officers and detectives often wear shirts with hidden pockets where they safely store important items. To avoid that overstuffed feeling, uniform manufacturers create clothing designed to redistribute the weight of heavy items carried in the pockets.

In most geographical regions, the four seasons of the year require uniforms of differing materials. A patrolman, gendarme or flatfoot that is on foot patrol, is exposed to the elements for a large part of the day; whether it be the bright sun or a cold, fierce wind. A uniform has to be well-made and appropriate for the weather outside else it will damper the effectiveness of the person wearing it. A constable can only be so effective if he is standing shivering on the corner or in warm weather, sweating to a point of fatigue.

Work uniforms are not always obvious. There are many professions where people wear uniforms that are not always obvious. A plain clothed detective or a Fed, for example, carries a lot of equipment on their person. A typical gumshoe has a stack of gadgets and communications devices at their disposal, most of which get stashed away in the various pockets in their clothing. Regular store-bought outfits do not have enough pockets to meet the needs of members of an organized military or police force. For the best options in uniforms and working gear, officers should look for a uniform retailer that caters specifically to law enforcement and military corps. In addition, they should use a store that offers differing uniforms for the different seasons of the year.

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