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Investigation for Improving Local Police Uniforms and Bullet/Stab Proof Garments

지역경찰의 근무복 및 방탄·방검복 개선을 위한 실태조사

  • Choi, Mi-Gyo (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jang, Jeong-Ah (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles/Research Institute of Ecology, Pusan National University)
  • 최미교 (부산대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 장정아 (부산대학교 의류학과 / 부산대학교 생활환경연구소)
  • Received : 2019.05.26
  • Accepted : 2019.08.02
  • Published : 2019.10.30
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Abstract

This study provides basic data for future design proposals aimed at improving the uniforms and bullet/stab proof garments of local police. An analysis was conducted on various aspects of the uniforms used until 2015 and those newly introduced in 2016. Current bullet/stab proof garments were compared with old stab proof garments; in addition, police force posting on the internal SNS were analyzed in regards to the improvement needs for uniforms. Analyses results are as follows. As for the uniforms, convenience was improved by eliminating the necktie, and the four trigrams embroidery was added to emphasize the Korean identity. Cargo-style pants were added for enhanced activity, and the color of the top was changed to turquoise to improve discrimination. In terms of material, durable polyester was used heavily in outside uniforms that were likely to be damaged during work; consequently, the percentage of elastic materials was increased for improved activity. The price showed a high increase rate due to inflation and the use of functional new materials. Complaints and demands for improvement continued despite various modifications made to uniforms and suggested a strong need for further improvements that reflected the opinions of wearers. As for the protective garments, there was a limit to reducing the final weight despite the use of lightweight material because of protection performance enhancements made from expanding the protection surface area. Also, considering further decrease in supply rate, it was deemed necessary to secure budget for full supply of bullet/stab proof garments.

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