Delhi Police to get a makeover with new uniforms, bulletproof jackets

May 11, 2015 10:24

The Delhi police personnel will soon be seen in a new avatar. The men-in-khaki are set to get a new uniform and caps, besides better and upgraded bulletproof jackets and weapons that they carry while patrolling the city.

New lighter and cotton-made waterproof caps will also be introduced in place of the old woolen beret caps that caused discomfort to the constabulary, who do most of the leg work.

The bulletproof jacket, which is in use currently, weighs around 11 kg and cause problems for the cops. These, however, will soon be replaced with an advanced and lighter version of bullet-resistant vests. The new ballistic vest will come in three categories -- for top rank officers, for officers engaged in patrolling and law and order duty, and commandos handling riots and terror attacks.

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