11293 report 19 - CAIN - University of Ulster

culture, ethos and symbolsRecommendation StatusCompliance with this recommendation has been achieved.HistoryGeneral Order 25/2002 containing the flag, crest, and uniform code amendments placed the PoliceService in compliance with this recommendation, with appropriate design components embeddedin the design of the police crest and flag.Recommendation 154: Police UniformPatten Recommendation:154. The colour of the current police uniform should be retained, but a new, more practical styleof uniform should be provided to police officers.Lead Responsibility: Chief Constable/Policing BoardRecommendation StatusCompliance with this recommendation has been achieved.HistoryA Police Service design for a new, more practical style of uniform was endorsed by the PolicingBoard and the conversion accomplished in a single day, 5 April 2002. The uniform featuresidentifying numbers for officers as required by section 55 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act2000. A style guide governs the proper wearing of the police uniform.Recommendation 155: Police MemorialsPatten Recommendation:155. Police memorials in police buildings should remain as they are and where they are.Lead Responsibility: Chief Constable/Policing BoardRecommendation StatusCompliance with this recommendation has been achieved.HistoryThis recommendation is respectfully observed throughout Police Service establishments.Recommendation 156: Neutral Working EnvironmentPatten Recommendation:156. The maintenance of a neutral working environment should become an assessed managementresponsibility at all levels of management.Lead Responsibility: Chief Constable193