Alberta RCMP begin switch to navy blue uniform shirts on Aug. 15
The colour change is part of a national effort to modernize RCMP uniforms, and comes amid recent incidents of people impersonating police.
Why it matters
Albertans encountering officers in an unfamiliar navy uniform should know they can verify identity through ID checks or a detachment's non-emergency line.
Alberta RCMP announced this week that its members will begin transitioning from grey to navy blue uniform shirts starting Aug. 15, as part of a nationwide effort to modernize the force's uniform.
Officials acknowledged the new colour could cause confusion for the public, particularly given recent incidents involving individuals impersonating police officers. The RCMP said anyone unsure about the identity of an officer they are interacting with can ask for identification or call their local detachment's non-emergency line to confirm whether an officer has been dispatched to their location.
The RCMP noted the rollout will not be immediate across the board, and members of the public may continue to see officers wearing the traditional grey shirts for the foreseeable future as the change is phased in.
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