Police Boss In New York Cuts Slack On Caps Rule

OTHER NEWS TO NOTE - NORTHEAST

November 28, 1993

NEW YORK — Through fire, flying bullets and fleeing felons, city police officers have had to wear their caps - until now. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly has issued an order relaxing a rule that, for some, had symbolized the department's devotion to discipline and form. The order required officers to wear their caps while on duty and allowed superiors to penalize them if they were caught bareheaded at a crime scene. Officers complained that it was absurd to worry about caps during life-threatening situations. Under the new order, police do not have to wear caps during emergencies.