Berets may be worn in place of a peaked cap. Russia was the first country to adopt the peaked cap. The dress uniform is navy blue with a white shirt and peaked cap. In some regiments a beret is worn in place of the peaked cap. Instead a diplomatic uniform with peaked cap for formal occasions was adopted. There is the option of wearing a peaked cap (called a barracks cover). Ranks above sergeant wear the peaked cap only. Officers wore white jackets and trousers with a white peaked cap. This garment was worn with plain blue trousers and a peaked cap by all officers. Police forces across Canada also wear a peaked cap. The 8-point peaked cap is worn by all officers. For officers, a soft peaked cap was introduced. The only visible change from the consultation period was to the Peaked cap. Starting in 2008, the OPP returned to the peaked cap for all officers. As headdress a dark blue side cap or dark blue peaked cap can be worn.