Gardaí trialling new-look baseball caps as part of uniform upgrade

One hundred officers in Bantry, Co Cork, Terenure in Dublin, and Ballinasloe, Co Galway, have been chosen to take part in the two-week trial

The pilot will include two sample caps: a soft baseball cap and a ‘bump stop’ cap. Pictures: An Garda Síochána

An Garda Síochána is trialling a new-look hat for its members as of Wednesday.

The pilot will include two types of baseball cap: a soft cap and a 'bump stop' cap which offers better protection.