Evanston, IL – August 20, 2020 – According to Tulsa World, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office unveiled their new uniforms on August 18, 2020. The current brown uniforms, which they’ve worn for decades, will be replaced with a new grey and blue uniforms.
In addition to their uniforms, the deputies will also sport new badges that display the state emblem and the US flag.
This change in uniform is more cost-effective and employs the use of more breathable materials.
“We tried to pick some colors that would be unique to this part of the region,” Sheriff Vic Regalado of Tulsa County said, “and separate us certainly from our neighbors across the street, Tulsa Police Department.”
The last time the Tulsa County Sheriff’s uniforms were changed was back in the 1990s. The new uniforms will take effect on September 1, 2020. However, Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office’s (TCSO) Honor Guards and Detention Officers will continue to don the traditional brown uniforms.
In another story, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) has also unveiled its new uniforms for the first time in almost 50 years.
“One of our core values is professionalism—shown through our actions and appearance. We are committed to having professional character, spirit, and dress while serving Riley County,” Director Dennis Butler said.
RCPD created an internal committee back in 2019 to respond to officer suggestions on durability, utility, and comfort of traditional uniforms and considered a uniform update.
RCPD also mentioned that the manufacturers of the current French blue uniforms are phasing out and will make it unavailable in the future as most police organizations are opting out of the traditional colors and fabrics.
Residents of Riley County will be seeing officers wearing navy blue top and pants in the coming months. The new uniforms are made from durable materials with multi-seasonal technology to stand long patrol hours in the summer and winter. They are made to perform better and show less dirt, grime, wear, and tear.
“Our officers are out in the community every day rain or shine,” Butler said. “This will help to protect them from the elements while they are protecting the people we serve.”
