Cops and Kilts

[motorman4life]

*Raises hand* Police Officer here. As much as I love wearing kilts I've got to admit they would not be very practical for regular duty attire. Uniform regulations at my agency do not permit such a choice even if they were more practical. I will say this though. Being bifurcated five nights a week sure makes me appreciate the "freedom" I can enjoy when I do wear a Kilt.

Likewise, other than doing a ceremonial event or on-duty at a local Highland Games event, where the kilt may be allowed, for regular duty, a kilt would not be within our uniform regulations. I think my having to dress and act by-the-book 40+ hours a week is one of the major reasons I wear a kilt whenever I can. Being kilted allows me to be very different, in a socially acceptable way.

[Streetcar]

Funny thing about police work. When you have to get physical with somebody, it's rarely on a freshly vacumed carpet. It is invaribly in some beer and urine soaked alley or needle filled drug house. Believe me, you want something on your legs!


I did manage to take get a couple "wouldn't it be great" photos taken.

(I took the liberty of photoshopping away my agency's name).



Conversely, when I've been on the riot line I've thought that a kilt might provide a little added protection against thrown objects.


Another "what if" photo...

[Oldpagan]

I am a Officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'd love to be able to wear one to work, but that will never happen. So I spend as much time off duty in a kilt as I can.

Blessings
Geary

[mkmound]

. . .

I did manage to take get a couple "wouldn't it be great" photos taken.

. . .

Lookin' good!!


Mark

[Sherry]

Great look, Streetcar, but I think a black kilt would go better with both shirts.

JMHO

Sherry

[Streetcar]

I agree. However, you've got to go with what you own. For now it's that olive UK.

Soon, however, I'll be getting a "tank..."

[Alan H]

On the subject of police and kilts...........

http://www.lenihan.org/lgpb/

"We have the right to remain silent. Any tune we play may be used against us."

gotta love it.

[Sherry]

Soon, however, I'll be getting a "tank..."

Yes!

On the subject of police and kilts...........

http://www.lenihan.org/lgpb/

"We have the right to remain silent. Any tune we play may be used against us."

gotta love it.

Wow, a pipe band with dark hose!

Sherry

[Hamish]

When I posted this photo to my Photo Album in December 2001, the comment was made that it would be a good uniform for the NYPD!!
Forgive the "doing-a-Hamish" pose!!