You’ll notice the same emphasis on “brass” on all top police officials in Dem cities.
The head of the DC department is another one.
And Gen Martin Demspey-spit- is another one—always in a dress uniform.
The Nazis loved their spiffy uniforms, too.
It’s not something I’ve ever thought about B4. But you are right.....when the fire chief in Hartford speaks, he’s always in full-dress.
Seems to be a norm. Oh, well.