Key Facts
• August 19, 2025: Aomori Police began trial use of polo shirt uniforms.
• Uniform features: 2 buttons, polyester fabric, improved comfort.
• 10 officers in Aomori City to wear uniforms until late September.
• Feedback survey planned to assess comfort for full implementation in 2024.
• Nationwide adoption: 80% of prefectures to trial similar uniforms by 2025.
• Additional measures: Sunglasses and cooling gear approved in 2024.
• May 2025: Officers allowed to remove hats indoors for heat relief.
Summary
In response to ongoing heat challenges, Aomori Police introduced polo shirt uniforms on August 19, 2025, for trial use. Made of polyester with two buttons, the uniforms aim to enhance comfort and mobility. Ten officers in Aomori City will test the uniforms until late September, with feedback surveys planned to guide full implementation in 2024. This initiative aligns with a nationwide trend, as 80% of prefectures are set to trial similar uniforms by 2025. Additional measures include the approval of sunglasses and cooling gear in 2024 and permission to remove hats indoors starting May 2025, reflecting broader efforts to improve working conditions and address heat-related challenges.
