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UNIFORMS AND ARMOR

STANDARD UNIFORM:
This uniform consists of a blue or grey jumpsuit, sturdy black boots, A white or blue Arasaka armored vest (SP 20), and a white or blue helmet (SP 25).

In addition, there are armored coverings for the forearms, shoulders, thigh's, knee's and boots (SP 10).  As well as hard inserts for the vest (SP 5 and gives the vest an EV 1).
Due to the increased level of  violent crime and aggressive behavior towards police, it is now mandatory that every uniformed officer in night city wear at least the basic uniform, including vest and helmet.

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For ceremonial purposes, each police officer is also issued a dress uniform.  The dress uniforms are just about the same as they always have been,  A black jacket, hat and slacks, with a skirt for women, and white gloves, Along with whatever additional decorations an officer might have earned.
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Additionally there are duties which necessitate that a different uniform be used.
 

RIOT ARMOR
This heavy armor consists of a heavy flack vest (SP 30, EV 2), reinforced arm gauntlets (SP 15), woven kevlar pants (SP 18, EV 1), armored boots (SP 12), a more streamlined helmet (so bottles and the like bounce off instead of smashing full force) (SP 25), and a better gas mask/filter.  This armor is very heavy, and while it offers excellent protection, it severely limits mobility.  Useful only for Riots, although the bomb squad seems to have taken a shine to them too.  These suits also feature a glowing blue bar with extends from the shoulder, this make the officers wearing the suit easier to spot in a crowd.  The standard black jumpsuit is worn underneath.


HELICOPTER & AV PILOT'S UNIFORM
This uniform is worn by the pilots of the majority of AV's and helicopters used by the Night City Police Department.
It consists of a dark blue flight suit and a flight helmet (SP 20) with a built in radio (which connects to the aircraft's radio for stronger reception)  and a visor that offers Heads-up display, Anti-dazzle, and Low Light.

There is another pilots uniform, and it is worn by the pilots of AV-Cycles and Mini-copters.  The uniform is similar to the basic uniform, underneath the officer wears the same black jumpsuit, and the same white vest, but this uniform uses different slightly magnetically charged boots to offer stability and sure footing on the cycles, and a sophisticated helmet with a full police radio, Low Light, Tele-optics Anti-dazzle, Heads-up display, and motion direct link to the various weapon systems of the craft (the link means that the gun tracks according to movement of the eye).

MOTORCYCLE COPS UNIFORM
This uniform begins with the black jumpsuit, then instead of the relatively soft vest it applies a hard shell armored torso covering.  It is a bit lighter, but offers slightly less protection (SP 18) as it is more designed to protect from crashes than bullets.  Still it is effective armor, and many of the C-SWAT officers prefer it.  The helmet (SP 20) is also different and offers Low Light, Anti-Dazzle and a radio connected to their bike.  The visor retracts into the helmet and the mask does not connect to an air supply, acting merely as a filter and facial armor.  The uniform is completed with a pair of sturdy motorcycle boots.

DATAFILM
Since the police use the landmate styled Enforcer ACPA,
a datasuit must be worn underneath.  This uniform is skin tight, and nothing can be worn above or beneath it (except underwear) to operate properly.  The police version, its marking not withstanding is functionally exactly the same as its civilian and military versions.  (Author's note: For more information on Datafilm please see my Appleseed Conversion Sourcebook under the Shirow Tech Conversion section)

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For cold weather and other inclement conditions, the NCPD are issued a rain pancho, usually kept in the trunk of their vehicle.  The panchos protect against both rain, and cold.

CONCEALABLE ARMORED VEST
Plain slothes detectives, make most use of this armor, though undercover and even informants may on occasion make use of it as well.  It is a light and extremely flexible vallistic vest providing protection to the vital organs.  It is rated at SP:12, though it has pockets for a hard armor inserts that boost the armor rating up toSP:18.  While the plates restrict movement somewhat (EV-1) with or without them the vest is virtually invisible to the untrained eye (diff: 22 to spot) and is avalaible in both male and female versions in either white or black.

POLICE ISSUE METAL GEAR
This armor is used only for extremely hazardous situations.  With C-SWAT getting the most out of it.
It is standard metal gear (SP 25 EV 2) and makes for an intimidating sight.  The jumpsuit is worm underneath, but absolutely no addition armor can be worn under the metal gear.  The helmet features the basic visual package (LL, AD,), and the basic helmet radio. Please note that metal gear is to be used only in emergency situations, as its appearance has been known to cause public relations nightmares.  The public doesn't like seeing its officers in metal gear, as it implies something nasty is happening, which can lead to public mistrust and or apprehension of the police.




(Written by Deric Bernier, art from Bubblegum Crisis, ADPOLICE, Gundam 0800 War In The Pocket, Hellhounds, and Deric Bernier.)