FOI 149521

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 149521

I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 28^th January 2022. Please find below the response to your request:

 

1. Which of these hats may be issued to (a) male and/or (b) female officers in your force?

- Custodian Helmet

- Bowler Hat

- Flat Cap

 

2. Are any other gender-neutral headwear options also available?

 

3. May an officer request (or otherwise receive) more than one of these hats?

 

4. Is your force considering any policy changes to remove gender-specific headwear restrictions?

 

5. When were your force's headwear policies last reviewed?
6. i) Were any officers consulted about their personal headwear requirements and/or preferences at this time?
7. ii) When are they next due for review?

 

Please include any relevant policy documentation (e. g. uniform standards) if possible.

 

 

Reply:-

 

1. Which of these hats may be issued to (a) male and/or (b) female officers in your force?

- Custodian Helmet Male Police Officers

- Bowler Hat Female Police Officers/ female cadets

- Flat Cap Specialist roles/ PCSO/ male cadets

 

2. Are any other gender-neutral headwear options also available?

 

Bump Cap but only for Search officers.

 

3. May an officer request (or otherwise receive) more than one of these hats?

 

If their additional role requires it.

 

4. Is your force considering any policy changes to remove gender-specific headwear restrictions?

 

No information held.

 

5. When were your force's headwear policies last reviewed?

 

No information held.

 

1. i) Were any officers consulted about their personal headwear requirements and/or preferences at this time?

No information held.

 

1. ii) When are they next due for review?

No information held.