Yes, it is an issue. If I am approached by someone in a turban, I do not perceive that I am interacting with a police officer.
Like everyone else, Sikhs need to decide if they are a cop or soldier and follow uniform standards.
“If I am approached by someone in a turban, I do not perceive that I am interacting with a police officer.”
Agreed. Wear the same uniform as everyone else of find a new line of work.