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farglebargle -> 43,000 Goons to get new uniforms... Your taxdollars at work! (7/30/2007 7:27:00 AM)
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As part of TSA's continued efforts to transition the workforce to a cadre of well-trained, professional transportation security officers, uniforms more reflective of the critical nature of their work and of the high standards they must uphold will be introduced in the fall.
TSA's National Advisory Council (NAC) identified TSO uniforms as a major issue among our 43,000 TSOs. An independent Uniform Board, comprised of TSOs and managers from all three TSA regions, was created to work closely with the Office of Security Operations and recommend changes.
The board reviewed and developed recommendations on all aspects of the current uniform - color, appearance, durability, ease of care and professional image - and presented them to TSA leadership. The initiative was guided by the basic principle that dress and appearance should promote esprit de corps within the workforce while instilling trust and confidence in the public. The uniform, in particular, is to stand as a readily identifiable symbol of the security mission and role of the TSO in executing the agency's core values: integrity, innovation, and team spirit.
Before being finalized, the new TSO uniform concept was presented on TSA's Idea Factory, an online forum for TSA employees to openly and candidly discuss their ideas with other members of the workforce around the country. Prototype uniforms were unveiled on an employee Web cast with Administrator Kip Hawley in mid-July.
Source: TSA Web site
The new TSO uniform was announced July 12 during a senior leadership Web cast.
Notable highlights include:
* Royal blue shirt
* Solid navy-blue tie
* Gold metal badge
* TSA-coin left shoulder patch
* DHS/TSA-seal right shoulder patch
* Matching blue cord stripe along pant seam
* Silver name plate with last name and rank on separate lines
* Velcro on pocket closings
Note: Short-sleeve shirts and sweater vests will also be available.
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