Garda Uniform

The Garda Uniform

An Garda Síochána's new Uniform became operational at 7am on Monday 15th August 2022. This change, during the 100th anniversary year of the founding of An Garda Síochána, is only the third time that An Garda Síochána has undertaken a formal change of the Garda uniform.

Uniforms were delivered to approximately 13,000 members of An Garda Síochána of Garda, Sergeant and Inspector rank, in excess of 560 Garda stations across every Garda Region, Division, District nationwide.

The new contemporary uniform incorporates elements such as durability, protection and functionality. The new elements consist of:

Two Tone Soft Shell Jacket
Two Tone Waterproof Jacket
Garda Blue Polo Shirt
Operational Trousers
Practical Base Layers

This is the first time that elements of the uniform, other than the uniform cap, will feature the Garda Crest and demonstrates the respect held by An Garda Síochána for this unique symbol as we enter the second century of policing in Ireland.

The current uniform cap remains in operation as a unique and distinctive element of the Garda uniform.

The uniform also consists of:

Garda cap
Shirt (formal /court)
Tie (formal /court)
Epaulettes
Ballistic vest
Trousers/Skirt (formal /court)
Belt
Waterproof jacket and fleece
Waterproof trousers
Utility belt
Footwear
Gloves (formal /court)


The two tone high-visibility jacket is a very important part of protective equipment. The jacket is designed to provide a high level of visibility when a Garda is on outdoor duty especially at night time and when on traffic-related duties. The official Garda belt is worn with uniform trousers at all times.	The waterproof jacket.	Ballistic/Anti-stab vest is a vital part of equipment issued to members of An Garda Síochána for their personal protection. The utility belt holds the Garda's handcuffs, torch, notebook, fixed charge forms, baton, radio and gloves.

A Garda's epaulette displays his or her "Shoulder Number" which is assigned according to Division and is unique to each member.	Members are issued with two types of cap - one for wearing with their operational uniform and one for wearing with formal uniform. Garda caps have chin straps to keep caps in place in windy conditions.	Official boots are worn with the operational uniform on outdoor duty.