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Did Ponch & Jon give you a woody? Do you set your VCR to record "Cops?"
Or have you just been driving in circles to keep checking out the motor cop doing traffic?
Well, whatever the trigger, you've now got the police uniform fetish.. but don't know how to get the gear?
Here's a little advice to get started.
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First off -- Remember -- DO NOT go out on the street in a uniform and actually pretend to be a cop. It's illegal. Some uniforms may be illegal depending on where you live. A lot of the equipment is illegal to wear in public as well. We'll go through some of the legal issues below.. but for now, let's get you suited up...
This section is dealing solely with police uniforms. If you have other uniform fetishes, check another site that caters to your needs. Just a reminder - this page is aimed at novices. Since this is a fetish, you're going to want a motor officer's uniform (with breeches and boots). So how do you find one? Let's get started...
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So let's look at the basic uniform first. You need to decide what color you're after. If you have a specific dept. in mind, go for it. But my suggestion: Get a simple dark blue uniform first. It's the main color of most police departments today, and looks the most professional.
Unless you're already a cop, you really can't walk into a cop shop and buy a uniform (especially after 9/11, they've got much more restrictive about it). So what can you do? The best thing to do is buy the pieces seperately via mail order and put them together. In other words -- buy the shirt and sew the patches on yourself.
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Uniform Shirt.
Again: My suggestion -- buy a dark blue uniform first. There are plenty of websites to buy these from - See the links below. Another good source is Ebay. You used to be able to buy full uniforms there! Then Ebay got restrictive as well.
But you can still find patchless uniform shirts at a decent price on Ebay.
A good uniform shirt will cost you $30-$50.
Make sure it has pleats/seams down the front and back.
The badge holder should be grommets -- not just holes.
Material should be Poly/Cotton blend.
Notable Brands:
- Fechheimer
- Flying Cross
- Horace Small
- Blauer
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Breeches.
A little harder to find these, but there are definitely sources out there on the internet. There are a few good links below for that. What you're looking for here is a snug fit. Cops really don't wear flared breeches anymore.
Poly breeches will cost you about $125.
Wool breeches will cost you about $225.
Wool is heavier, but the standard for many departments like LAPD.
Try to get the appropriate stripe sewn on. Most companies will do it for $10 extra.
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Pants.
You don't need them. So don't waste your money. Once you slip on a pair of breeches and patrol boots, you'll never wear pants again.
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A Full Uniform.
Boots Plus used to offer a deal on a full LAPD or CHP uniform. I haven't seen it listed in a while, but check their site (free areas - "shop"), it may come back... You'll find it at http://www.bootsplus.com.
You'll also find other uniform goodies there, including other breeches and used gear.
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NOTABLE WEBSITES TO CHECK:
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Boots Plus: Full Uniforms and Used Gear.
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CycleCop.com: Great for breeches and misc. motorcop gear.
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Gall's: Everything from uniform shirts to leather goods.
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QuarterMaster: Good for shirts & patches (do a search for patches)
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Chief Supply: Police & Fire uniforms.
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Black & Tans: A bulletin board for swapping police gear.
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Ebay: A good source for shirts, breeches and police duty leathers.
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You have a fetish for leather... You have a fetish for Uniforms.. So why not take the next logical step and mix the two? Having a full leather uniform made is pretty much the peak of fetish.
Mix the two fetishes together for a very authoritative look. But if you're going to spend the money, get your gear made custom. It looks so much better. Find a local leathermaker who can do this, or you can try to do it long distance from a notable leathermaker.
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Uniform Shirt
You can find one off the rack in many leather shops. Some are good, but again - for better fit and style - Go Custom. If you have a cloth uniform shirt that fits you well, have a leather maker duplicate it.
A few things to make sure the Leather Tailor does:
- Duplicate the shirt to every detail
- Duplicate the seams (running down the front and back)
- Metal grommets for the badge holder
- The Badge Holder should be a rectangular patch of leather with grommets on top of the shirt - so if you wear it without a badge, a t-shirt or flesh will not be visible through the holes)
- Give him the badge for accurate grommet spacing
- Use snaps, not buttons
- Have him sew on all patches
- Keep it unlined (you will get too sweaty in a lined leather shirt)
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Breeches
Sometimes you can find leather police breeches on Ebay.. And there are a few sites that sell off-the-rack breeches, but not many. This item really has to be made custom. The prices are usually close enough between off-the-rack and custom anyway, so just get it done right, and go custom.
You really have to be measured in person for this.. there are many variables. And even if you found a pair on the 'net that may fit your waist.. they may not fit your calves.
A few things to make sure the Leather Tailor does:
- Decide on the leg flare.. Figure out where it should be, and how big it should be . Check the breeches from VK79, he has a great sense of style on this. There are varied locations and shapes, so think about this. You can also go with "no flare".. but then they're just leather pants you can tuck into your boots.
- Bring your boots. You need to make sure the breeches fit into your boots.. so it will determine the thickness of the leather in the calf portion. Just because they fit with your cloth breeches, doesn't mean they'll fit with your leather breeches.
- The Zipper. You really want it to be able to go as low as it can.. extra long. This is so you can fuck with them on. If it's too high, you snag your cock.
- Rear Zipper. I can't push this option enough! For any of you who are bottoms, have a rear zipper put into your breeches. Nothing is hotter than to be able to fuck a man through that zipper. This is what "Full Gear" is all about.. hotter than chaps. And DO NOT believe any leather maker who tells you "it's a bad idea structurally." NO!! It's not true. I've personally convinced a dozen bottoms to do this, and it always works - even to the disbelief of the leather maker who installs the zipper.
- Use a double-snap or snap/catch combination at the waist (above the zipper). Do not use a button.. Just too hard to do/undo.
- Belt Loops. You may want this wide enough to hold a 2.5" duty belt.. or just stick to the regular sized belt - your preference here.
- The Ass Patch. You want to have a distinctive ass-shape. Look at the pics to the right, that will help define this. Rounded, apple-shaped look. Sometimes even a different color. But if this is your first pair, get solid black on black.
- The Stripe. Decide if you want one or not. If you do, figure out a color, width, and single or double stripe. All a matter of personal style. Remember the color is often linked to a particlar fetish (red=fisting, yellow=piss, grey=bondage, etc).. so choose carefully, or stick with white (neutral.) Don't pick a dark color.. navy blue or black will be invisible in a dark bar.
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NOTABLE CUSTOM LEATHER MAKERS:
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VK79 - Berlin
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Rawhides - Near NYC
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David Samuel Menkes - NYC
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Johnson Leather - San Francisco
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Mr. S Leather - San Francisco
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When you find out how much you love your leather breeches, you'll tend to wear them more often. And after a long period, you'll build up an aroma of sweat, piss, and cum inside them. And it's not really that pleasant.
It's like B.O. for your leather gear. So how do you get rid of that?
Saddle Soap? Leather Cleaner? Alcohol Spray? Nope, they don't work.
But here's what does -- Urine Gone.
Yes, that awful infomercial about a spray to get rid of pet smells in your home (the video plays automatically on their site. I love the first line -- "Is your pet a peeing machine?")
It has enzymes that eat up the bacteria causing the smells, leaving a neutral non-scent. Be sure to only spray it on the inside of your breeches, the rough side of the leather. It's quite effective at getting rid of the b.o. smell.
You can also save yourself a few bucks and some time -- Pick it up at Bed Bath & Beyond for $20.
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NOTABLE WEBSITES TO CHECK:
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Stomper's Boots: Assorted patrol & other styles
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Big Black Boots: Assorted patrol & other styles
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Dehner Boots: The quintessential patrol boot
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Wesco Boots: Some patrol; mostly biker styles
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Hot Boots: Links to several more bootmakers
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A lot of this was covered on the previous page under "jacket," but there are a few more specific details when looking for a uniform jacket.
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Style
This depends on the city you're looking for.. but police jackets come in a lot of styles. The Eisenhower, the LAPD, 3/4 length, etc. Stick to a look that is clean. LAPD is probably your best "basic" choice. Clean look. (1st Pic to the right)
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Badge Holder.
This is the most obvious thing that distinguishes a police jacket from a regular leather jacket.. a place to put a badge. Usually a small patch on the front left with some grommets.
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Epaulets.
I generally do not like epaulets. They're a throwback to the 1970's. Most modern leather police jackets do not have them. So unless you really want them, avoid them.
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A few pieces of jewelry will make you look more authentic, but PLEASE DO NOT go overboard. Don't slap on 20 medals and shoulder braids. You start looking like Michael Jackson instead of a cop. Limit it to what real officers wear.
Keep it simple and tasteful.
This is important: figure out if you want silver or brass (gold). Your jewelry should all match eachother, as well as the metal in your duty belt. So decide what you want, usually based on the Dept's uniform you get, and then you only have to buy everything once. And you won't have a big mish-mash of unmatched metal colors.
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Badge
This is going to be the hardest thing to find, but there are sources out there.
First -- Figure out what dept you're looking for. Obviously, you want it to go with your uniform. Sometimes it's almost better to find a badge first, and then get the uniform.
You used to be able to buy them on Ebay, then it was outlawed. Do a search on Google.com for the badge you have in mind, i.e. "LAPD Badge." You'd be surprised what you find. I wish I had a good answer for you here, but it's a matter of resources and luck. Some Leather/Gear shops sell them.. but you have to ask. If you can't find the exact badge you're after, at least try to match the right shape for that dept (star, shield, etc.)
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Badges to Avoid:
Please do me one favor.. Don't buy badges that blatantly say "SECURITY" on them.. it looks bad. Try to avoid that. You can often find ones that say better phrases, or nothing at all. Just avoid "SECURITY."
Also don't get fooled into accidentally buying a "mini badge." Check the fine print, make sure it is a full-sized badge, not a tiny one. A lot of us make this mistake at least once.
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Other Insignia
-Name Plate: Figure out if you want your real name on it or not. It has to be specially made.
-Collar Insignia: Could be anything from a number to a rank.
-Tie Bar: some depts use specialty bars (like NYPD), others just use plain metal. Nobody uses those cheesy tiebars with a pair of handcuffs on them. Avoid that.
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Patches/Stripes
-Patches: There are good sources for police patches out there. Find the one you like, and you can just sew it onto a shirt yourself. Also make sure to look for specialty patches, like the NYPD Highway patch, the smaller "wheel and arrow" patch for LAPD motor, etc.
-Shirt Stripes: Much like the jewelry, don't go overboard here. Limit it to "tasteful."
If you really want them, make sure they match any rank listed on a badge, or collar rank insignia. And make sure to get the right color for the dept you choose.
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NOTABLE WEBSITES TO CHECK:
• Auction Sites with Badges:
AuctionArms.com •
GunBroker.com
Two sites that deal in police badge auctions. Check them out...
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NIC: Some Old West Badges, Movie Prop Badges.. and if you just want plain and simple, they have a good "Metropolitan Police" Badge for $40.
Careful - The LAPD Badge shown is NOT full size.
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Gall's: Great for Uniform Insignia, duty leathers, uniform shirts.
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QuarterMaster: Good for a lot of uniform accessories: Insignia, Patches, Leather duty gear, Uniforms.
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US Cavalry: Similar to above - good for a lot of uniform accessories: Insignia, Patches, Leather duty gear, Uniforms.
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Baird Co.: Assorted prop badges.
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CopShop.com: Badges, Accessories and more. Some items very overpriced.
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Leather Creations: Leather gear, obviously.. but they also have good Insignia items, badges, etc.
BADGES - IF ALL ELSE FAILS::
If you're out of options on finding the badge you want at an affordable price, again -- DO NOT buy a badge that says "Security" on it. Instead choose one of these affordable options:
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Sportsman's Guide - Set of 5 Old West badges for $20 - The Round Star badge would work fine.
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NIC: A good silver "Metropolitan Police" Badge for $40. They also have it in gold, 3 different ranks, same price.
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First -- Get a Garrison belt. Essentially, this is a standard 1 3/4" wide belt that holds up your pants. You use four beltkeepers (leather straps with snaps) to attach a duty belt to the garrison belt. This keeps the duty belt in place.
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The Duty Belt
The duty belt is usually 2 1/2" wide. Made of leather (beware of nylon).
This is really an easy thing to find on Ebay, usually at a good price. So do a quick search. Avoid really "used" ones, they can be in very poor shape. Buy a new one first, you can find a good deal on Ebay, or even from Gall's.
There are a few different styles of duty belts, many different brands. And let me set this straight - "Sam Browne" is not a brand name. It is the standard style of duty belt most police wear. He created the duty belt system, with handcuff case, ammo holder, etc., being on the belt.
Notable Brands:
- Don Hume
- Bianchi
- Safariland
- Gould & Goodrich
- Mixson
- Shoemaker
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The Style
Basketweave, Plain or Clarino? This is a stupid argument you'll hear purists debating over. You should "try" to use the correct leather for the dept's uniform you are wearing. i.e., NYPD is plain leather, LAPD is clarino, SFPD is basketweave. But it's good to stock up on some options here. Never hurts to have extras, in various types. Most like the look of basketweave. So figure out your preference, and go with it.
The buckle is usually removable, interchangeable. So you can always change out brass for silver, vice versa.
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The Belt Size
This is actually tricky.
When you buy a belt - do you buy your waist size, or slightly larger? Call this your "regular belt size."
You should be wearing the Garrison belt underneath, so buy a duty belt 2 sizes larger than your regular belt size.
(i.e, if you're a 34, buy a 36)
If you are buying the duty belt to attach to a leather jacket - buy it 2 sizes larger than your regular belt size.
However, if you are buying it to put on a leather jacket.. with another duty belt underneath around your waist.. buy it 4 sizes larger.
This is why I said it's good to stock up on a few options with the duty belt.
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The Cross Strap.
Cross Straps look great, but not as many dept's use them any more. They can also be difficult to find -- you may really have to search. Still, they have that "dress" quality we uniform men like so much. It's a great piece of equipment.
Some tips: First, make sure you wear the buckle on your front. (I can't believe how many times I've seen it backwards on people). And realize the position -- The cross strap is partly to support your gun holster. So the front-bottom of the strap should be on the same side. (are you a righty or a lefty?)
Cross straps also make a great touch to regular leather gear.. (as shown).
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NOTABLE WEBSITES TO CHECK:
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Ebay: Search for "Police Duty Belt" You can often find them along with accessories.
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Gall's: Fair-priced Duty gear. Also a great catalog of equipment.
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QuarterMaster: Good for a lot of uniform accessories: Insignia, Patches, Leather duty gear, Uniforms.
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US Cavalry: Similar to above - good for a lot of uniform accessories: Insignia, Patches, Leather duty gear, Uniforms.
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Leather Creations: Leather gear, obviously.. but they also have good Insignia items, badges, etc.
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DISCLAIMER
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Information is purely advice, and for entertainment purposes only. Do not accept it as pure fact!
Images on these pages were found through news groups, mailing lists and various personal sites. Where thought to be from a certain company, credit is given. The original source is often unknown.
If any pic should not be here due to copyrights, please just send me an email
...and they will gladly be removed or credited with an appropriate link.
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