What police uniforms look like around the world

The European nation has a number of police forces. Pictured (from left to right) are the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona, ​​​​the Mossos d'Esquadra and the National Police Corps.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force has one of the coolest uniforms in the Caribbean.

Italy's Carabinieri are among the best dressed armed forces in the world. Italy's national gendarmerie has distinctive uniforms with white cross belts.

The police in Dubai wear very distinctive uniforms. They also drive some of the fastest and most expensive police cars in the world!

The French Gendarmerie wears both traditional hats known as kepi and the caps pictured.

Like other national gendarmes, the Chilean Carabineros wear smart and elegant uniforms.

The elegant uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is known all over the world. When it comes to style, it can be said that the Mounties are to North America what the Italian Carabinieri are to Europe.

The Brazilian Military Police has a number of different uniforms, including this one in khaki.

These are the uniforms of North Korean traffic safety officials.

Australian police officers are known for their checked hats. The Sillitoe tartan pattern dates back to the Scottish police in the 1930s and was later adopted by other forces, including in Australia.

The British police also wear the same check pattern, but in different colors depending on the police department. The London Metropolitan Police is best known for its protective helmets, the so-called bobby hats.

There are a number of police forces in the United States, each wearing different uniforms. The picture shows NYPD officers in their traditional black uniforms.

The Portuguese police forces wear traditional navy and light blue uniforms.

The Fiji Police have a very special uniform. They wear a skirt-like garment called a sulu. The sulu is worn by both male and female officers.

India has a number of police forces, but they all have one thing in common: khaki uniforms.

Belgian politics is divided between the local police and the federal police. The picture shows Belgian officers wearing navy caps.

The Garda Síochána wear pretty cool high visibility vests. They also wear traditional peaked caps.

Mexico is best known for its federal police, but there are also state and municipal forces. The picture shows a police officer in a black uniform from Mexico City.

The Royal Malaysia Police has existed since 1807. Since the 1990s, the police have worn a dark navy blue uniform.

One of the Korean National Police uniforms consists of checked shirts and white caps and gloves.

Japanese police officers wear a color that is common among law enforcement agencies around the world: blue.

As with many other European nations, a German officer's uniform is plain and simple, with dark colors and the use of highly visible parts, including a checkered pattern.

The Danish police uniforms are simple and elegant. The yellow Politiet logo stands out.

Officers of the South African Police Service usually wear uniforms like the ones pictured. The safety vest is worn during operations on the road.

The Swedish Police Authority wears traditional safety vests and hats.

Some Peruvian police officers wear red berets. Uniform colors can be gray, navy blue or black.

The Czech police wear black, grey and navy blue uniforms.

The roots of the Dutch National Police go back to 1581. However, their uniforms are quite modern.

The Finnish police's logo is quite distinctive. It consists of the head of a lion, which comes from the country's coat of arms, and a sword. When the uniform arrived, it was heavily navy blue.

Police officers in Norway are mostly dressed in black. However, there are also some Norwegian police officers who wear light blue shirts and navy blue trousers.

The Polish police are simple, with navy blue uniforms and practical caps.