UNIFORMED police officers will be wearing their names on badges within three years, under new plans set out by the Metropolitan Police.
Police top brass hope name badges will present the service as an Transparent organisation and help break down barriers.
Staff who have contact with the public will wear them, including special constables and some civil staff, such as police community support officers and traffic wardens.
Metropolitan Police Authority chairman Toby Harris said: "We are very aware the Police Federation and civil staff trade unions have concerns about their members wearing name badges in certain situations and we will continue to consult with these bodies so the policy is acceptable and fair to all.
January 28, 2003 12:00
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