"Officer, what colour are your socks?"

markus782 · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:02

I have to confess to following Plod-related stuff quite closely, mainly because two members of my family are serving officers. A few days back, my nephew (who is a copper) was telling us that his shift had been subjected to a uniform check and he'd been given slightly more than a ticking-off...

...because he'd been wearing white socks with his uniform.

I asked how his fashion fau-paux had been discovered and he said that as part of the inspection, they'd all had their socks checked! :eek:

I know the plod sometimes get a tough time of it, but having their socks checked!!?

I can't believe any other job would entail such humiliation!?

Dunks · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:04

Yeah you're right, being a police officer is the only job that would entail such humiliation of your socks being checked.

setter · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:06

Reminds me of my secondary school. White socks were severely frowned upon, i got sent home a few times for breaking that rule. Brown socks at all times, to match the horrid brown uniform.

MrMoonX · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:06

they tried this at my work (prison officer) told them where is it in the uniform policy (it isnt) and are you going to supply me with black socks, wore pinks ones for a few weeks to make a point and they left me alone lol

GreatAuk · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:07

Wish they'd spend as much time catching crooks as they do checking socks etc etc blah blah...

I actually do!

TheMagicPirate · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:08

I dont see the issue?

I used to work in a cinema and we checked the colour of socks when doing uniform checks.

If its part of the uniform then they should conform to that.

Swifty123 · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:09

setter said:
Reminds me of my secondary school. White socks were severely frowned upon, i got sent home a few times for breaking that rule. Brown socks at all times, to match the horrid brown uniform.

Cleeecooo · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:10

TheMagicPirate said:
I dont see the issue?

I used to work in a cinema and we checked the colour of socks when doing uniform checks.

If its part of the uniform then they should conform to that.

If it's part of uniform, they should conform to it - simples

nydryl · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:13

Most concerning is why someone would think it acceptable to wear white socks with black trousers and shoes.

Clum · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:14

There's a fashion police joke in there somewhere. Nevermind.....

sorn21 · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:15

nydryl said:
Most concerning is why someone would think it acceptable to wear white socks with black trousers and shoes.

This!

And also, I don't see the problem with uniform checks. :confused:

markus782 · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:24

nydryl said:
Most concerning is why someone would think it acceptable to wear white socks with black trousers and shoes.

I wouldn't have thought he was wearing ordinary shoes!

Almost all coppers wear boots, which is why I think checking their socks is pretty bizzare.

No problem with general uniform checks at all.

xxalxx · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:41

markus782 said:
I wouldn't have thought he was wearing ordinary shoes!

Almost all coppers wear boots, which is why I think checking their socks is pretty bizzare.

No problem with general uniform checks at all.

You would still expect to wear black socks with them though .. :confused:

Von Smallhausen · 18 Jun 2011 at 15:51

I wouldn't agree to a sock check I have to confess. The only spot checks I am aware of now are professional standards and occupational health waiting to randomly test people for drugs and alcohol.

Begbie · 18 Jun 2011 at 16:10

I have seen people charged (well written essays) for not wearing black socks. Wearing the wrong socks is a BIG no no.

I get pulled up all the time for wearing black and yellow socks

Burnsy2023 · 18 Jun 2011 at 16:18

Unless you're a skipper wearing shoes, I can't say how you'd ever be able to tell.

Gackt · 18 Jun 2011 at 16:22

It's a known fact that wearing white socks makes you less capable of doing your job as a Police Officer.

markus782 · 18 Jun 2011 at 16:40

Burnsy2023 said:
Unless you're a skipper wearing shoes, I can't say how you'd ever be able to tell.

What's the significance of a skipper wearing shoes? Don't they all wear boots?

Gackt said:
It's a known fact that wearing white socks makes you less capable of doing your job as a Police Officer.

I'll tell my nephew that - he'll be well chuffed, I'm sure

Burnsy2023 · 18 Jun 2011 at 20:33

markus782 said:
What's the significance of a skipper wearing shoes? Don't they all wear boots?

No, not all. The sgt I usually work with wears shoes.

GravyMonster · 18 Jun 2011 at 20:49

Maybe they should set up a series of cameras around the station to make sure officers are wearing the correct socks. Those who don't get fined. All in the name of safety of course.