The Alberta Police Act states that a police service shall only wear the uniform and insignia that is approved by a commission.
Guidelines:
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- Unless set out in Guideline #2 below, the Edmonton Police Commission must approve any changes to the Edmonton Police Service symbolic instruments including:
a. badge or crest;b. shoulder flash; and,
c. uniforms.
- The Commission considers any special religious or cultural requests by officers that have been determined by the Chief to meet reasonable accommodation requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and the professional standards of the Edmonton Police Service dress and deportment, to be approved by the Commission for the purposes of this policy and pursuant to the Police Act.
- The Edmonton Police Commission has an expectation that the Chief of Police will develop procedures on the provision and use of standardized uniforms by the Edmonton Police Service’s sworn officers and civilian members.
- Unless set out in Guideline #2 below, the Edmonton Police Commission must approve any changes to the Edmonton Police Service symbolic instruments including:
References:
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- Police Act, RSA 2000, c P-17