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A new looser police uniform has been developed especially for Muslim women as part of efforts to recruit more black and minority ethnic officers.
West Yorkshire Police, which already allowed female officers to wear the hijab, or headscarf, has developed the alternative uniform as it tries to make its workforce more representative of the communities it serves.
Assistant Chief Constable Angela Williams said: “For the last month we have been trialling a new uniform for women which is designed not to show the female form. This was suggested by a Muslim female officer and was designed by our Clothing Manager in conjunction with the officer.
“The tunic is a looser and longer fit, and has full sleeves.