Talk:NYPD Uniforms and Ranks/@comment-85.93.211.91-20170823082800/@comment-46125051-20200618162833

Its Cargo pants and they were introducted to ESU in the 1990's, then extended to all patrol officers. The straight legged pants (called administrative pants) are worn if you are not out on uniformed patrol (i.e. station house duty, headquarters assignment, etc.). They are also worn at all ceremonial events.