headscarf if they enter mosques or places of worship while on the job in the force’s latest efforts to respect the religious practices of the country’s religious communities.
Avon and Somerset Police has issued two types of head coverings to its female officers so they can enter mosques while on duty. Embroidered with the West Country Force's name and logo, the scarves come in two colors to match the uniforms.
The blue is designed for the Police Community Support Officer uniform, while the black headscarf matches the uniform of the standard police officer.
“This is a very positive addition to the Avon and Somerset uniform and one which I'm sure will be a welcome item for many of our officers,& " Jackie Roberts, Assistant Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset, said, told the Times online.
The Metropolitan police. The largest and most diverse U.K. force, said the new uniform addition was adopted after consultations with the British Muslim community in a joint project with the Aklima and Mosque Initiatives, which focus on working Muslim women.
Rashad Azami, imam of Bath Islamic Society, was pleased with the move, saying it was the right step towards building trust between British Muslims and the U.K. law enforcement establishment.
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