Wow...Rhode Island State Police wear oldschool uniforms.

[keird]

I can't find anything to link to, 'cept for other forums, but I live next to the Massachusetts State Police Academy and have heard that the Nazi uniforms were actually fashioned after the Mass State Police uniforms. IIRC the visiting Germans decided that style of uniform should be adopted because it looked intimidating and made the wearer appear something decidedly different than a civilian. Regardless, the police uniforms of the 1920's were perhaps made with equestrian and motorcycle uses in mind.

 

[Sluggo]

Freaky, I stood in almost that exact same spot and took this picture picture last September.

I clicked that pic and thought, damn that bridge looks familiar.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: keird
I can't find anything to link to, 'cept for other forums, but I live next to the Massachusetts State Police Academy and have heard that the Nazi uniforms were actually fashioned after the Mass State Police uniforms. IIRC the visiting Germans decided that style of uniform should be adopted because it looked intimidating and made the wearer appear something decidedly different than a civilian. Regardless, the police uniforms of the 1920's were perhaps made with equestrian and motorcycle uses in mind.

I'd love to read a reference for that claim- not that I don't believe you, but I think it's really interesting

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: bradruth
That shoulder strap is a safety risk.

Something tells me thats just their dress uniform. The work uniform is probably different equipment...although same colors and basic dress.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: bradruth
That shoulder strap is a safety risk.

Something tells me thats just their dress uniform. The work uniform is probably different equipment...although same colors and basic dress.

You never know with HPs.

 

[Dissipate]

Originally posted by: bradruth
That shoulder strap is a safety risk.

Yep. Just wait until some huge mofo comes out of nowhere, grabs that strap and beats the crap out of you.

 

[Sentinel]

Typical state troopers garb. Look like the ohio jerkoffs too.

 

[feelingshorter]

they look scary

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
I like them.

Really sharp.

 

[FallenHero]

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: bradruth
That shoulder strap is a safety risk.

Something tells me thats just their dress uniform. The work uniform is probably different equipment...although same colors and basic dress.

You never know with HPs.

This is true. Weido troopers

 

[purepolly]

Originally posted by: FallenHero

Originally posted by: bradruth
That shoulder strap is a safety risk.

Something tells me thats just their dress uniform. The work uniform is probably different equipment...although same colors and basic dress.

No, this is the everyday work outfit. BTW the RI staties usually win the best dressed award each year... I kid you not.

 

[Feldenak]

Sharp looking uniforms.

 

[BW86]

The black guy 2nd from the right doesn't look so comfortable.

Nice boots...lol

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Sentinel
Typical state troopers garb. Look like the ohio jerkoffs too.

OHP has good looking uniforms too.

 

[lozina]

Here's my state troopers

 

[mordantmonkey]

Originally posted by: Sentinel
Typical state troopers garb. Look like the ohio jerkoffs too.

did someone get ticketed recently?

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
http://www.risp.state.ri.us/gallery/images/RoadTrpUniform.jpg

Edit: Here is the whole gallery.

http://www.risp.state.ri.us/gallery/

I thought it was always like this... at least when i first watched that Jim Carrey movie, i thought it was.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
I like them.

 

[Unheard]

Nice "mountme" hat.....

They look like the uniforms in Shawshank. I think they look good IMHO.

 

[Ynog]

Originally posted by: Sluggo
Freaky, I stood in almost that exact same spot and took this picture picture last September.

I clicked that pic and thought, damn that bridge looks familiar.

I just happened to be glancing at the Last 25 gallery and saw your pic and said, I know that bridge.

Then again, I see it everyday so its easier to recognize.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: lozina
Here's my state troopers

That has to be a dress uniform. I know state troopers, and have been pulled over, and none of them wear a uniform like that on the job.

 

[Nick5324]

Originally posted by: mugs
Ever see Me, Myself and Irene?

First thing I thought of

 

[Bullhonkie]

Originally posted by: Eghck
shens, its just a Wolfenstein ET coplay group...

:laugh:

 

[OutHouse]

the guy wearing the black coat (not the leather great coat) with the silver buttons.

notice how the left side as 5 buttons and the right has 4? that bugs me.

 

[Syrch]

i like em