I am in support of the professional appearance. It is called "COMMAND PRESENCE". I noticed one day that when Anne Arundel PD shows up and MSP show up at the same time people tend to go to the trooper who looks sharp and professional and AAPD looks more like a garage mechanic. We do not need beards nor load carrying vests. This not the middle east or another war zone. I am in favor of at least a pressed gray or white shirt and uniform pants. Leave the vests and cargo pants for NYPD. (Who look very unprofessional)