Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 25, 2008

Metro Transit Police change look with new uniforms

Out with the brown and in with the blues-the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) has changed its class “A” brown uniforms with a new blue uniform.

Earlier this month, Metro Transit Police officers began wearing the new blue and white dress uniform. It consists of a blue pant with gold and blue piping and a white dress shirt. The trim on the pant leg was designed to match the royal blue and gold stitching on the department’s official patch.

“The new uniform enhances the professional image of our police department, which is recognized across the country as being a leader in transit policing,” said Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn.

A team of officers and officials were tasked with selecting a design that would refresh the look of MTPD officers and create a distinct new look.

MTPD is planning to donate the brown uniforms to a police department that does not have the resources for dress uniforms.

News release issued at 2:02 pm, April 25, 2008.