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Stab proof underpants to protect police from knife attackers have won a Scottish university student a design award.

Niall Irvine came up with his idea after he realised that that although many police forces used stab-proof vests there was still a chink in their armour.

According to Scottish media the young designer will now be able to develop a prototype of his protective underwear for marketing

The news comes as the NSW Police Association (NSWPA) reveals changes to uniforms as part of a concerted push to improve safety for by making uniforms reflect the realities of operational policing.

Changes to footwear, belts, pants and jackets are features of the new uniforms.

A study is currently being conducted into a new Shape Shifter Gel Belt that moulds to individual officer's hips.

The move to a new belt came after a NSWPA survey revealed that over 1000 officers had experienced problems with the existing belt.

"General comments have largely been positive,' says Scott Webber, vice president of the NSW Police association of the new belt.

Operational police have welcomed new cargo pants that distribute weight more evenly and allow officers to carry more items.

"They don't split when you're jumping a fence," says Webber of the more practical cargo pants.

They feature alongside wind-resistant jackets, baseball style caps, the new GP boots and kevlar pants for motorcycle police that are a part of the new "safe and practical uniform" for operational police.

"The Police Association is taking a large and active role in the Police Service's Uniform Standards Committee,' says Webber.

The rollout of the new uniform, currently running ahead of schedule, is expected to be complete by mid-2005.

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