Zip-neck shirts made from cooler and lighter materials are to be issued to police in Dacorum.
The new uniform will replace traditional collared shirts and ties for all front-line police in the borough on Monday (May 5).
The zip-neck shirts are made from a breathable, lightweight fabric which draws heat away from the body, making them more
comfortable to wear under protective police vests.
Chief Superintendent Steve Ottaway from Herts Police said: "People should be aware that their local officers and PCSOs will have a slightly different look when they're out and about."
He added: "We welcome any measure which allows our officers to do their jobs to the best of their ability."
The new shirts, said to cost less than traditional uniforms, have been issued to all uniformed police on patrol in Dacorum – PCs, traffic officers, neighbourhood officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
All other officers will continue to wear traditional collared shirts and ties.
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