Dallas Police Department officers are now permitted to wear cowboy hats while on duty, a move that comes as the department seeks to recruit more officers.
In addition to their navy blue uniforms, the officers are allowed to round up criminals in the distinctive Western headwear, according to a report from The Dallas Morning News.
“Fitted for duty and ready to ride. Officers across our department are wearing our new cowboy hats with pride — where style meets service!” the Dallas Police Department said on social media.
The video highlighting the new policy was shot in Cavender’s, a retail chain in Texas known for selling cowboy hats and boots.
Fitted for duty and ready to ride. Officers across our department are wearing our new
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