Officers who flout ban on wearing the thin blue line badge

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.032368

I note you seek access to the following information:

Commissioner Mark Rowley has banned officers from wearing the thin blue line badge; however, I have seen recent YouTube videos of officers wearing it posted by the Laughing Auditor.

1. Please provide full details of how the ban was communicated to officers.

2. Please provide details of what, if anything, happens to officers who flout the ban.

3. If any officers have been disciplined relating to the wearing of the banned badge please provide brief details.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The Thin Blue Line badge has not been banned by the MPS…… The Met’s dress code policy sets out the official uniform standards police officers must adhere to whilst serving the public without fear or favour, including the wearing of badges or other items that show support for particular causes. The policy has not recently changed. The only items that are allowed to be worn are the National Police Memorial Day Trust badge, the Help for Heroes badge and wristband and the Royal British Legion poppy.”