As Barbados prepares for the annual Crop Over festival and braces for a predicted extreme heatwave, the nation’s police force has thrown its full support behind a groundbreaking proposal to swap traditional heavy uniforms for lighter, more climate-appropriate alternatives during the event. In an exclusive confirmation with Barbados TODAY, Police Association of Barbados President Inspector Wendly Carter outlined the details of the initiative, which has been under active review by government and law enforcement leadership for months.