Police not supporting Police
Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 10:21
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A constable has been told to remove a union jack badge supporting a police charity from his uniform because it breaches Sussex Police policy.
The badge, depicting a thin blue line on the union flag, is sold to raise money for the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
The West Sussex officer was told to removed it by his supervisor.
The Police Federation said it was disappointed but Sussex Police said officers had to look professional.
The emblems are sold in support of the charity COPS (Care of Police Survivors).
The force is meeting members of the federation later to discuss the issue.
Mark White, of the Sussex Police Federation, said it was disappointed that officers were being told that they could not display "a sign of support to a very worthwhile charity".
And here's a link to the charity if you want to donate or buy some stuff in support. I've ordered a sticker for my lid. It might help if I get pulled over
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A constable has been told to remove a union jack badge supporting a police charity from his uniform because it breaches Sussex Police policy.
The badge, depicting a thin blue line on the union flag, is sold to raise money for the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
The West Sussex officer was told to removed it by his supervisor.
The Police Federation said it was disappointed but Sussex Police said officers had to look professional.
The emblems are sold in support of the charity COPS (Care of Police Survivors).
The force is meeting members of the federation later to discuss the issue.
Mark White, of the Sussex Police Federation, said it was disappointed that officers were being told that they could not display "a sign of support to a very worthwhile charity".
And here's a link to the charity if you want to donate or buy some stuff in support. I've ordered a sticker for my lid. It might help if I get pulled over
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