Garda will begin to wear a new uniform before the end of March – new uniforms are currently being delivered to over 13,000 uniform members of An Garda Síochána of Garda, Sergeant and Inspector rank across every Garda Region, Division, District and in excess of 560 Garda stations nationwide.
This is only the 3rd time in a century that a formal upgrade of the Garda uniform has taken place. The new uniform will consist of a two tone Soft Shell Jacket, two tone Waterproof Jacket, Garda Blue Polo Shirt (Short sleeve/ Long Sleeve), Operational Trousers (Cargo pants style).
Extensive use of the Garda crest will be made on the polo shirts and jackets .
The current uniform Cap remains in operation.
An Garda Síochána has previously updated it’s uniform policy to embrace the wearing of official headwear for religious and cultural reasons and beliefs including Turban, Kufi, Topi, KIppah, or Hijab.
The new Garda Uniform is a key recommendation outlined in the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland Report, ‘A Police Service For Our Future’.
