Police officers are backing an historic plan to introduce lighter, more comfortable uniforms for Crop Over, as authorities respond to forecasts of extreme heat expected to affect on-duty personnel, Barbados TODAY has learnt.

President of the Police Association of Barbados, Inspector Wendly Carter, confirmed that officers backed the proposal, details of which are still under consideration by authorities.

He said: “They are looking at different clothing for Crop Over. The administration is looking at that already; so, the possibility of the usual uniform might not be there for Crop Over. It might be something more comfortable. Right now, it is hot…I have on my plain clothes and I could feel the heat.