BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new addition to deputies’ uniforms that will go into effect on Tuesday, July 1.
A western cowboy hat will be a part of the uniform policy after deputies and staff brought the idea to the table with positive feedback, according to officials.
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The release said, “The association of cowboy hats with law enforcement is rooted in the history of the American West, where sheriffs and lawmen wore such hats, thus evoking a connection to the historical traditions of law enforcement. The idea was then presented to the staff, and very positive feedback was received.
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This addition is a way to create new conversations and ways for officers to connect with the community, according to officials.
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