Police Uniform - Hijab?!

[Cinta]

I was just reading through another thread and it made me think about this topic. I know it was in the paper quite a while ago now and I do apologise if someone has already started one about it but...

What do you think about the police force changing the uniform to suit others, eg. muslims who want to wear the hijab (spelling?)

Whats your opinion?

[EskimoMumma]

They would till wear it though


Isnt there something silly where in australia police have to wear their hats at all times??

IM sure if the Hijab was blue itw ouldnt matter.

[sopolicha]

I know in QLD there is a Police Officer who is an Indian Sikh and he has a blue turban with the Badge sewn on the front of it.

[Ana Gram]

How extreme is the hijab? Is it just a head scarf or like the full burkha?
And I am assuming the hat would go on top?

I don't think a headscarf is really a problem as long as it matches the uniform. I mean they wear hats anyway. And as long as you can see their faces.

[SamanthaJane]

http://www.thehijabshop.co.uk/inform...images/pol.jpg thats what it looks like.

I think its a great way of showing the police officers, and also the muslim community that we respect their values and beleifs.

If my memory serves me correctly, the Hijab is navy in colour and specifically designed for the police force. I think it also has velcro to enable its release should the officer get caught in a physical scuffle.

I think this is the police's way of showing that they are very welcoming of people from a whole range of backgrounds and nationalities who want to join the force.

[Pixie]

I think people should stop looking at what people are wearing, not wearing and just accept them for who they are, or what they are doing for our community.

[shed]

They can wear what they want, I couldn't care less.

Can't be worse than the bike shorts I have seen some of them in anyway...

[Cinta]

If its the navy blue colour and fits in with the police uniform I don't think it would be too bad, but a lot of people wont take them seriously thats for sure.

[Pixie]

Why would people not take them seriously.....they are a police person...if you were being attacked and the police came and both wearing wearing a head covering of their choice are you going to say " ohh sorry I am OK" because you don't take them seriously?

Seriously at that point I am sure anyone would be glad to see our boys in blue!

[SamanthaJane]

I dont see why they wouldnt be taken seriously