In any emergency, we first remember the police. Not only this, police also play an important role in maintaining peace in the society. All the states of the country have different police forces, which work under the state government. Police uniforms are also different in some states. But have you ever wondered why the police have a rope on their shoulders? Let us tell today why there is a rope in the police uniform and what is its function.
What is the name of this rope?
This rope on the shoulder of the police uniform has a special function. This rope attached to the police uniform is called lanyard. Let us tell you that if you have seen this rope carefully, you would have known that this rope is going into the pockets of the policemen. Actually, there is a whistle tied to this rope, which is kept in their front chest pocket. Lanyards are of many colors.
Apart from the police, all security personnel including the Indian Army and paramilitary forces have lanyards in their uniforms. The lanyard in the uniform of gazetted officers (DSP/SSP and above) in police and paramilitary forces is generally black. Whereas the lanyard of those ranked below this is khaki in color. However, this color may vary in different states. What color lanyard the army personnel will wear depends on the respective regiment.
Whistle work
In case of any emergency, the police or other security personnel People use this whistle. For example, if a policeman has to stop a vehicle in an emergency or if he has to convey a message to any of his colleague policemen in an emergency, then they use this whistle. This whistle is fitted in their uniform itself, so that they can easily use it when needed. However, most of the policemen use this whistle only to control traffic. But even in emergency situations, policemen also use this whistle to give a message or to alert a crowd simultaneously.
When was the lanyard attached to the uniform
According to the information, there is evidence of the first use of lanyard i.e. rope by French soldiers and ship workers in the late 15th century. It was used to keep weapons safe while boarding a ship or during a fight. Let us tell you that the word lanyard also originated from the French word Lanier. Which means belt or strap.
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