Russia’s Interior Ministry is cracking down on a growing
number of police officers wearing skimpy uniforms.
The ministry declared all uniform modifications unacceptable
in response to a growing number of women shortening their skirts, and men
cutting their shirt sleeves, The Moscow Times reported Monday. They’ve also
prohibited mixing uniforms with civilian clothing, and wearing wrinkled
clothing.
Deputy Interior Minister Sergei Gerasimov told notified
department heads that taking liberties with police uniforms undermines the
authority of the Interior Ministry and discredits the entire police force.
“When you meet people, the first thing you see is their
clothing, and for a police officer fulfilling his duties, it is crucial
to have a tidy and neat appearance,” Gerasimov said.
“From time to time, we have seen instances of officers
improperly wearing their uniforms. … Heads of departments must pay more
attention to the appearance of their subordinates.”
Here’s one example floating around Twitter:
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