The Punjab Police has approved a new policy to standardise the design of uniforms across all operational units during the current financial year. Previously, different units used different designs and patterns for uniforms and accessories. The department plans to purchase more than 253,000 uniforms this year for the District Police, Punjab Highway Patrol, Traffic Police, Elite Force, Special Protection Unit, Regional Mounted Police and other formations. Authorities said every police officer serving in the various units will receive at least one new uniform under the programme. Officials added that the pre-qualification process for the procurement of the 253,000 uniforms will begin later this month.