Alberta RCMP officers set to switch to new uniforms this week
The new navy blue uniforms will begin to be worn by front-line officers starting on Aug. 15. Some officers may continue wearing the current grey uniforms for some time, RCMP say.
Alberta’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers are set to begin wearing new uniforms starting August 15, according to a statement from the force. The transition to navy blue shirts is part of a broader modernization effort that has been rolling out across Canada since October 2020, when Mounties in Prince Edward Island began sporting the new look.
Earlier this summer, the RCMP announced plans to modernize their police vehicles with an industry-standard livery. While the new uniforms are expected to be fully implemented, some officers may still be seen wearing the current grey shirts during the transition period. The RCMP acknowledges that the change in uniform color may cause confusion and has advised citizens to verify an officer's identity if there are any concerns.
Individuals can ask the officer for identification or contact their local detachment's non-emergency line to confirm the presence of a police officer at a given location.
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