Haircuts and no sunglasses do not count as police reform
Re: “‘Men of discipline?’ Police banned from wearing sunglasses following haircut order as force gets an image makeover”, The Nation, March 5.
Yes... er... ahem...oh...er... ahh...
Sunglasses...
That is the reform needed for the BIB!
Samui Bodoh
Of all the things that need fixing with the RTP and to end endemic corruption, haircuts and no sunglasses wouldn’t be at the top of most people’s reform lists.
TallGuyJohninBKK
Another case of appearances mattering more than reality.
It is correct that police officers should remove dark and mirrored sunglasses when in conversation with a member of the public. Otherwise they will act with attitude same as the US cops on Florida tollways. Eye contact is important in developing a relationship with another person, even if it is to scold and advise. Wear them only when scanning or observing. Of course it will change police attitudes since people will be able to read what’s in their eyes – a vital part of our communication with each other. The officers will not be able to hide their true intentions or feelings.
phetpeter
Silly order. Even US cops wear sunglasses. Because sun in your eyes all day, especially tropical sun, leads to early damage such as cataracts. Why do they think sunglasses are polarised, UV-protected, etc?
Dustdevil
Thais really don’t think things through, just come up with an idea, implement it, and then when things don’t workout, say “oh well”. Here are some photos of California’s Highway Patrol Officers. Sunglasses are part of the uniform due to the bright sunlight. Same with officers in Florida, Texas, Arizona and other states with sunny conditions.
Tony125
We were pulled over a couple of weeks ago by a rather menacing-looking officer (full black face covering including “reflecto” sunglasses). My wife told him in no uncertain terms that she would not speak with him until she could see his face. To my surprise he happily obliged, revealing an endearing smile and some welcome advice to “take care ahead as there’s been a serious accident”. That and news of the nabbing of that paedophile in Pattaya – thumbs up for the local constabulary!
Essaybloke
