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Metro Police Officers Debut New Uniforms

20080425-metpolice.jpgWHO ARE THOSE FOLKS on Metrorail with the badges in the crisp new duds? Stand back, hepcats — the Metro Transit Police force is steppin' out in style.

A press release put out this afternoon detailed the force's new look:

It consists of a blue pant with gold and blue piping and a white dress shirt. The trim on the pant leg was designed to match the royal blue and gold stitching on the department's official patch.
The new design, pictured at right, was the work of a team of officers and other officials who "were tasked with selecting a design that would refresh the look of MTPD officers and create a distinct new look."

"The new uniform enhances the professional image of our police department, which is recognized across the country as being a leader in transit policing," said Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn, according to the press release.

A Metro spokeswoman didn't have figures available on how much the uniform refresh cost the perennially cash-strapped transit agency.

UPDATE, 4:45 p.m.: From Metro spokeswoman Cathy Asato: "The cost estimate for the transitioning all 420 Metro Transit Police officers to the new uniform is $291,000."

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