Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Wednesday unveiled their new uniform colours — shades of beige replacing the existing green. The police will wear the new uniform from November 21 celebrating the 60th year of Abu Dhabi Police’s establishment.
The female officers’ dress colour has also been changed to dark grey from the existing blue.
Major-General Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, launched the new uniform at the Armed Forces Officer’s Club in the capital on Wednesday.
“We are launching today the new uniform of Abu Dhabi Police and this is going to be the new identity of the police. Wearing the police uniform shows attachment to the nation for establishing peace and stability,” he said.
Abu Dhabi Police have gradually been going through the total transformation of its fleet, emblem and uniform of officers to add a more traditional, cultural and local texture to them.
Uniforms in different colours have been selected as per the duties of the officers concerned, the police said.
The male police uniform comprises beige colour jacket, trousers, beige colour beret with black stripe [from the existing red] and black shoes instead of red shoes. Officers on investigation and field operation duties will have grey and dark blue uniforms as well.
Female officers’ uniform comprises dark grey jacket, skirt with dark blue beret and black scarf and black shoes.
In September, the police launched the new blue and white colours of its fleet of vehicles from the existing red and white, while old badges and emblem were replaced with new ones in July when it first started replacing the identity of Abu Dhabi Police.
The red and white vehicles are gradually being replaced with the new design.
Now, police officers carry new badges and have to produce it if a community member asks for it during investigation.
The new badge — similar to the FBI’s folded ID card — contains more security features which are foolproof and cannot be duplicated.
A large number of police officers including Major-General Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, director-general of Abu Dhabi Police, attended the launch of the new police uniform.
Maj-Gen Al Rumaithi had told Gulf News earlier, “We aim to further enhance the whole image of Abu Dhabi emirate with new branding and corporate designing.
“In fact, we wanted to further localise the identity of Abu Dhabi Police giving more features that showcase the culture and tradition of the emirate.”
At the launch ceremony, police said, the police uniform always gives a feeling of pride among those who wear it and make them devote themselves to ensuring security and peace in the society.
The new police uniform is a symbol of strength for those who wear it, while others show respect for them [as they protect the society], police said.
5 types of uniform
There are five different types of uniform for five different departments as per their nature of responsibilities that include police, administration, specialised task, field patrols and women police.
General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police: Beige jacket, trousers, hat and black shoes.
Administrative staff: Beige jacket, trousers and black shoes.
Specialised officers: Dark grey jacket, trousers and black shoes. Field patrols: Beige jacket, trousers, beige desert colour shoes. Women police: Dark grey jacket and skirt for administrative work and trousers for field operation, blue beret and black shoes.
