Brookfield Police Get a New Look

BROOKFIELD, CT — Residents will soon begin to see a New Look to the uniform worn by some Brookfield Police Officers.

The Brookfield police have authorized a new external ballistic vest carrier for officers to wear in an effort to reduce back injuries caused by carrying all of their equipment on their waist belts.

The new external vest carrier will allow officers to wear much of their gear on the vest itself, transferring the load off their waist and hips. The external vest carrier will also allow officers to more easily remove the vest and gear when they are working inside the police station or in an emergency situation.

"The new look may cause some second glances, at first, but please remember that it is actually more comfortable to wear, reduces back injuries, and it makes it easier for officers to access their equipment.," a police spokesperson wrote in social media.

Not all officers will choose to wear the new external vest but for those who do, the vest will feature the officer's name and badge on the front, just as the uniform shirt does now. The back panel will display the words "Brookfield Police" for easy identification.

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