The Uniform Way of Being On Patrol

Uniform: "a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people" -Cambridge English Dictionary.
"...dress of a distinctive design or fashion worn by members of a particular group and serving as a means of identification" - Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

That's a clear definition of "uniform".  But the uniform we wear when we're on patrol does more than simply identify us as vCOPs to the residents of Cote Saint-Luc; it is our calling card, it is our brand, and our familiar look that proudly says we're the "eyes and ears" that contributes to making Cote Saint-Luc the safe community that it is. So, when you put on the uniform before your "shift" begins, remember that you'll be noticed
and appreciated, not just for the open garage door that you spot or for the broken traffic lights or for the frail person you assist at crossing a busy intersection, but for wherever the everyday patrols that our vehicles and legs carry us, the "orange" men and women of vCOP.


While you're very familiar with our vehicle check-list, you must also think of your own personal, uniform check-list:

• Orange vCOP polo (always tucked in) -OK. (Note: The black vCOP sweatshirt can be worn on top of the orange polo shirt, if required.)
• Reflective jacket or vest (must be worn when on the roadway!)-OK
• Black or dark blue pants (no jeans, camo, leggings, or sweat pants) -OK
• vCOP ID Badge -OK
• Comfortable and sturdy shoes -OK
• Black or dark blue shorts during summer -OK

And you can top it all off with the vCOP baseball cap -but wearing that item is up to you!

By the way, If you notice, while you're performing the vehicle check-list, that you (or your partner) forgot to wear part of your uniform, simply take a few minutes during your patrol to go home and put on the missing item. 

Wearing your full vCOP uniform is more than a requirement -it shows your pride, your identity, your commitment to making Cote Saint-Luc the safest city on the island of Montreal. Anything less...is being out of uniform -and less than we can be.