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Greg Davies' moustache targeted?

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 18 August, 2011 - 10:14 AM
Greg Davies may be a target for grooming?

Police have been put on notice that it's time to clean up their act.

New grooming regulations are being enforced and facial hair, alternative haircuts, tattoos and body piercings will be targeted.

The Acting Chief Commisioner Ken Lay says young police are behind the push.

Meanwhile, police are taking their fight for better pay to the footy field.

A special ad will run on the scoreboard at games this weekend focusing on the job police do at games, keeping the peace and how they've been shortchanged by the government.

Greg Davies from the Police Association says he has no qualms putting the Premier's email address up on the screen so footy fans can contact him directly.

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Blog comments Your Say

  • I feel more confident if a policman has a moustache.

    tom broster Saturday 18 February, 2012 - 6:14 PM

  • In my opinion, a uniform is meant to be the same for all. That's why it's called a uniform.
    If people want to wear turbans, scarves or anything else then they are out of uniform. I don't care if they claim it's their religious garb.
    If we allow exemptions then it's no longer a uniform so all should just come in free dress.
    If you allow a veil or a turban they you must allow a kilt. Maybe a burqa can make an appearace too.
    We are supposed to respect that uniform but if it keeps changing from one member to the next, which one do we respect?
    Must admit, the moustache on this man looks like it belongs in the 19th century but each to their own.
    As long as facial hair is neat and doesn't prevent from doing his job then we should allow it.

    Peggy Friday 19 August, 2011 - 12:27 PM

  • Mr Lay, how can you discriminate against your own police force.

    If someone for religous/cultural reasons wants to wear a beard or have facial tattoos, they would be allowed.

    Religious belief is a choice, I choose not to be strongly religious. I also CHOOSE to have a beard.

    It hasn't effected my ability to perform my job at all.

    Disgruntled member.

    Brett Friday 19 August, 2011 - 11:30 AM

  • If there is an issue with a members personal grooming and appearance, deal with that individual. Neatly trimmed beards and moustaches in no way effect a police officers ability to do the job. Tattoos are now common with the younger generation.
    If we want a representative police force from within the community then you cannont target these issues. Neat dress and appearance and a professional attitude is more important.

    Brett Friday 19 August, 2011 - 11:26 AM

  • People with facial hair are always hiding something. It's been proven. No more short and hairy coppers :p

    Mylene Friday 19 August, 2011 - 9:22 AM

  • Davies looked like a Rodent crawled up his nose.

    IAN BARKER Thursday 18 August, 2011 - 4:18 PM

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