BC RCMP rolling out navy-blue uniform shirts to replace traditional grey

The RCMP is introducing navy-blue uniform shirts for officers across British Columbia, replacing the traditional grey shirts in a phased rollout, according to an RCMP release.

B.C. is following a national rollout that began in spring 2025. The RCMP said the change has been extending province by province over the last 12 months, and that it is part of a modernization of the force's operational uniforms.

Why it matters

For the next while, residents may see RCMP officers in two different shirt colours. The RCMP said both the grey and navy-blue shirts are official attire and may be seen in tandem for the foreseeable future.

The release also referred to recent incidents involving people impersonating police officers. BC RCMP encouraged anyone with concerns about an officer's identity to ask for official identification.

What we know

• Navy-blue shirts are being introduced in phases across B.C. and replace the traditional grey shirts.
• The RCMP said the rollout has already begun.
• The change is part of a national rollout that began in spring 2025.
• The rollout has moved province by province over the past 12 months, according to the RCMP.
• Both grey and navy-blue shirts are official RCMP attire.
• Specialized teams, including the Emergency Response Team, Uniform Gang Enforcement Team and Underwater Recovery Team, will keep their unit-specific uniforms.

What happens next

The rollout is continuing, and both shirts may be seen together for the foreseeable future.

Anyone unsure about an officer can ask to see official identification. The RCMP also reminded the public that they can contact their local detachment to verify that an officer is working in the area.