Community support officers in Avon and Somerset are also being given the ­uniform-issue head coverings to be worn when they are on duty and entering places of worship.

There are two versions of the head coverings, one to match the black of the police officers’ uniform and one to match the blue uniforms of the ­community support officers.

Both garments are embroidered with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary emblem and will also be available to plain-clothes officers.

The head coverings have already been issued to eight community support officers and seven police officers, including Assistant Chief Constable Jackie Roberts.

Ms Roberts said: “Producing head coverings for our officers and staff to wear in places of worship is part of our commitment to engage with all our communities. It recognises and respects the cultural and religious practices of our communities.