Chief Rodney Bryant Signature

Atlanta Police Department Standard Operating Policy Manual Procedure

Effective Date APD.SOP.2130 December 30, 2020 Dress Code

Applicable To: All Employees Review Due: 2024

Approval Authority: Chief Rodney Bryant

Signature: Sign by RB Date Signed: 12/30/2020

Table of Content 4.3.20 Equipment and Leather Gear 23 1. PURPOSE 1 4.3.21 Traffic Vest 24 2. POLICY 2 4.3.22 Rain Gear 25 4.3.23 Gloves 25 3. RESPONSIBILITIES 2 4.3.24 SWAT 25 4.3.25 Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) 25 4. ACTION 2 4.3.26 Mounted Patrol 26 4.1 General 2 4.3.27 APEX 26 4.2 General Appearance 3 4.3.28 Warrant Uniform 26 4.2.1 Tattoos and Brands 3 4.3.29 Bike Patrol / Bicycle Response Team (BRT) 26 4.2.2 Body Piercing 4 4.3.30 Aviation Unit 26 4.2.3 Hair 4 4.3.31 SOS Motors 27 4.2.4 Facial Hair 5 4.3.32 Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) 27 4.2.5 Make-up 5 4.3.33 Discretionary Units Assigned to the Zones 27 4.2.6 Fingernails 5 4.3.34 Training Section 27 4.2.7 Jewelry 5 4.3.35 Property Control Unit 28 4.2.8 Eyeglasses and Sunglasses 6 4.3.36 Police Athletic League (PAL) 28 4.2.9 General Uniform Guidelines 6 4.3.37 Honor Guard 28 4.3 Sworn Employees 6 4.3.38 Chaplains 28 4.3.1 Class A Uniform - Rank of Captain and Above 6 4.3.39 Temporary Assignments 28 4.3.2 Class A Uniform - Rank of Lieutenant and Below 7 4.3.40 Civil Disturbance Unit 28 4.3.3 Class B Uniform 8 4.3.41 Sworn Employees in Civilian Clothes 28 4.3.4 Class C Uniform - Rank of Lieutenant and Below 9 4.4 Non-sworn Employees 30 4.3.5 Badges 10 4.4.1 Recruits 30 4.3.6 Headgear 11 4.4.2 Traffic Control Inspectors 30 4.3.7 Metal Name Plate 12 4.4.3 Crime Prevention Inspectors 31 4.3.8 Rank Insignia 13 4.4.4 Property Management Technicians 31 4.3.9 Buttons 13 4.4.5 Vehicles for Hire Enforcement Officers 31 4.3.10 Collar Insignias 13 4.4.6 Inventory System Specialists 32 4.3.11 Shirt Accessories 14 4.4.7 Non-uniformed Civilian Employees 32 4.3.12 Specialized Assignment Patches 16 4.3.13 Shoes and Boots 17 5. DEFINITIONS 33 4.3.14 Undergarments 17 4.3.15 Sweater 18 6. CANCELLATIONS 34 4.3.16 Jacket 18 7. REFERENCES 34 4.3.17 Ballistic Vest 18 4.3.18 Tactical Body Armor 21 8. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 34 4.3.19 Active Shooter Kit 22

1. PURPOSE

To establish guidelines governing the uniform and equipment authorized for wear by all Atlanta Police Department employees. (CALEA 6th ed. Standard 26.1.1)

Form APD-700, revised 01/25/2018

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2. POLICY

Employees who are on duty or representing the Department in an official capacity shall wear only those articles of uniform, clothing, equipment, and accessories that are authorized by the Department.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 All supervisors shall ensure that employees comply with the requirements of this directive. Any supervisor observing a uniform violation on any employee shall initiate immediate corrective action.

3.2 All employees shall abide by the requirements of this directive, shall maintain and care for all uniforms and equipment, and shall ensure that unauthorized persons are not allowed access to or use of Atlanta Police uniforms and equipment.

4. ACTION

4.1 General

4.1.1 Employees shall be clean and neatly groomed, to present a professional image, to instill a degree of personal discipline among employees, to assure easy recognition of officers in the field, and to ensure that clothing and appearance shall not deter from officer safety or job performance

4.1.2 While in uniform, other than the sole exceptions of a rain slicker or a traffic direction vest, employees shall at all times wear a conspicuously visible nametag.

*This Section, 4.1.2, may not be deleted, revised, or amended pursuant to the November 29, 2018 Order in Calhoun, et al. v. Pennington, et al. 1:09-CV-3286-TCB. Consult the City of Atlanta Department of Law with any questions or concerns. *

4.1.3 Employees shall only wear Department uniforms under the following conditions: while on duty; during job-related court appearances; while working approved extra jobs; while attending or participating in Department approved activities; or while traveling to or from any of the aforementioned activities.

4.1.4 Employees shall not allow any person not otherwise authorized to use, wear, or possess any Department-issued or approved uniforms or equipment.

4.1.5 Only uniforms and equipment issued by the Department, matching Department standards, or approved by the Department, shall be worn as part of or with the uniform. (CALEA 6th ed. Standard 41.3.4)

4.1.6 Uniforms and equipment shall fit properly; be clean, neatly pressed or polished as appropriate and applicable, well maintained, and in good repair.

4.1.7 Employees may carry a briefcase, attaché case or a similar bag to facilitate the carrying of police-related equipment. Cases shall be professional in appearance and must not detract from the uniform. Handbags and purses shall not be carried while in uniform.

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4.1.8 Employees appearing in court shall wear the required uniform or conform to the dress code requirements for business professional attire. Employees in plainclothes or undercover assignments may deviate from this requirement as necessary and appropriate.

4.1.9 The Chief of Police or his or her designee may grant exceptions to dress code requirements. Requests shall be forwarded in writing through the employee’s chain of command to the Chief of Police.

4.1.10 Employees shall not use any tobacco or tobacco products while interacting with or in the view of the general public, per APD.SOP.2011 “General Conduct” Section 4.2.

4.2 General Appearance

4.2.1 Tattoos and Brands

1. Employees on duty are prohibited from exposing tattoos or brands anywhere on the body that are obscene, inappropriate for law enforcement, indecent, or that advocate sexual, racial, or religious discrimination.

2. Excessive tattoos or brands shall not be exposed or visible through the clothing while on duty with the exception of officers in undercover assignments. “Excessive” is defined as any tattoo or brand that exceeds one third of the exposed body part and those that are above the collarbone and visible when wearing open collar clothing.

3. An option to the permanent removal of tattoos that are in violation of this policy is for the officer to wear a flesh-tone arm sleeves that covers the tattoos or wear an appropriately colored make-up concealer for those areas on the neck that need covering; thereby, making his or her appearance in compliance with Department directives (See below photo).

Flesh-tone sleeve

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4.2.2 Body Piercing

Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation on or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any other exposed body part, including that which is visible through clothing, while on duty. Exceptions to this policy are limited to the following:

1. Uniformed female employees may wear earrings through the ears that present a professional image and do not constitute a potential safety hazard. Female employees are authorized a single piercing in each ear lobe. Female employees are authorized to wear one small (approx. 6 mm or ¼ inch), spherical, conservative, diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver pierced or clip earring per ear. Earrings must be matching and cannot extend below the earlobe.

2. Non-uniformed female employees may wear earrings that are consistent with a professional image.

3. Non-uniformed male employees working undercover assignments may wear earrings through the ears upon approval of the section commander. At no other time may male employees wear earrings, whether in a non-uniformed or uniformed assignment.

4.2.3 Hair

1. Hair shall at all times be clean, neatly combed, and trimmed to present a neat appearance. If employees choose to color their hair, natural colors shall be used. Hair coloring in hues not found in the natural spectrum of human hair is prohibited. Dreadlocks, twists and braids shall conform to uniform standards and shall be kept clean, neat and off the collar while in uniform. Beaded braids are expressly prohibited.

2. All male employees’ hair shall be no longer than the top of the shirt collar at the back of the neck and the top of the ear on the sides when the employee is standing with head in a normal posture. Hair shall not extend more than two inches from the scalp, regardless of length.

3. Uniformed female employee’s hair shall not extend beyond an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Hair shall not extend three inches from the scalp, regardless of length. Uniformed female employees who wish to have their hair longer shall secure their hair in a safe and neat manner above the collar in a conservative fashion. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes may be used to keep hair in place. Bangs shall not extend lower than the top of the eyebrow and should not be visible when wearing headgear.

4. Non-uniformed female employees shall maintain their hair to present a neat appearance consistent with their job assignment. When appropriate, hair standards for uniformed female officers should be utilized.

5. Wigs and hairpieces may be worn provided they comply with the aforementioned standards.

6. Employees in plainclothes or undercover assignments may deviate from this requirement as necessary and appropriate upon approval of the section commander.

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4.2.4 Facial Hair

Facial hair is permitted, provided employees comply with the following:

1. Mustaches shall be neatly trimmed and may not extend below the corner of the mouth, nor may they obscure the upper lip or extend to the side more than one half inch beyond the corners of the mouth.

2. Sideburns shall be no more than one-inch-wide, shall not extend below the bottom of the earlobes, and shall be neatly trimmed.

3. The maximum length of the beard cannot exceed ¼ inch and must be neatly trimmed.

4. Employees in undercover assignments may deviate upon approval of their section or unit commander.

5. Only SWAT team members will not be permitted to wear beards. The SWAT team utilizes chemical agents on tactical callouts. A beard could prevent SWAT officers from getting an appropriate seal with their city issued chemical protective mask, which could result in an officer safety issue and comprise the integrity of the team during a tactical situation. (APD.SOP.4043 “SWAT”)

4.2.5 Make-up

Female employees may wear make-up, but it must be applied conservatively, in good taste, and complement the uniform. Lipstick, if worn, shall be the same general color as the natural color of the lips.

4.2.6 Fingernails

Female employees may wear nail polish that is conservative, a single color, and in good taste. Ornamentation on fingernails is prohibited. Male employees shall not wear colored nail polish. Fingernails must not exceed a nail length of ¼ inch as measured from the tip of the finger. Artificial or press-on nails must meet the same requirements.

4.2.7 Jewelry

1. Uniformed employees may wear personal jewelry, which shall be generally limited to wristwatches, wedding bands, or other simple rings. Chokers, brooches, multiple earrings, or other items that detract from the uniform or constitute a potential safety hazard are specifically prohibited.

2. Employees may wear one ring on each hand, and one wristwatch or bracelet on each wrist. Wedding sets worn on the same finger shall count as one ring.

3. Necklaces that do not present a potential safety hazard and that can be concealed under the uniform may be worn.

4. Non-uniformed employees may wear jewelry that is conservative and professional in nature and does not constitute a potential safety hazard.

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4.2.8 Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

Eyeglasses and sunglasses shall be conservative in nature. In all cases, eyeglasses and sunglasses, specifically mirrored sunglasses, which detract from the professional appearance of an officer, are prohibited.

4.2.9 General Uniform Guidelines

1. Sworn employees shall wear their uniforms, whether Class A, Class B or Class C with the shirt tucked into the trousers so that the shirt edge is aligned with the front fly opening, and the outside edge of the exposed belt buckle forms a straight "gig line." For long sleeve uniform shirts, the sleeves will not be roll up or under and button at the wrist. Any undershirts, undergarments, t-shirts, or any other clothing worn under the Class A, B, and C uniforms will not extend past the sleeves of the short sleeve uniform shirt.

2. While attending training at the Training Academy and Firing Range all sworn employees shall wear a black polo, tan or grey khakis (pants) and black gloss or leather shoes. The polo shall have the employee’s initials and last name embroidered above the right breast and the Atlanta Police/City of Atlanta seal embroidered above the left breast. Sworn employees may also wear Class A, B, or C Uniforms. These guidelines shall apply to all training courses at the Training Academy and Firing Range, unless otherwise specified for specialized training courses.

4.3 Sworn Employees

4.3.1 Class A Uniform - Rank of Captain and Above

1. The formal dress uniform for employees at the rank of captain and above and for chaplains shall be worn at funerals, awards presentations, banquets, or any other appropriate occasions as determined by the Chief of Police, as outlined below:

The formal dress uniform coat for captains and above shall be navy blue with gold buttons. The breast badge shall be worn on the left breast side of the coat and the Atlanta Police patch shall be worn on each shoulder. The appropriate rank insignias shall be worn on both shoulders. When appropriate, gold stripes shall be worn on the sleeves according to rank: Majors shall have one gold braid stripe; Deputy Chiefs shall have two gold braid stripes; the Assistant Chief of Police shall have three gold braid stripes; and the Chief of Police shall have four gold braid stripes. The employee nameplate shall be worn on the right pocket flap; horizontal, centered and aligned with the bottom stitch line of the breast pocket flap. No other insignia or ornamentation is allowed on the coat, as indicated below:

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a. The Class A uniform includes the white long sleeve shirt. The long sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar fastened and a navy-blue tie. All other buttons shall be fastened at all times. The Atlanta Police Department patch shall be on both shoulders. Shirtsleeves shall not be rolled up or under. Captains, Majors, Deputy Chiefs, the Assistant Chief of Police and the Chief of Police shall wear a gold badge, gold buttons on the uniform shirt, an epaulet with two gold bars on each shoulder, and gold buttons on the leather gear.

b. The Class A trousers shall be navy blue. Trousers shall have a black braid stripe, beginning at the waistband, on the outside seam.

c. The uniform hat shall be worn with the formal dress uniform when outdoors.

d. The high-rise type holster and firearm may be worn instead of the equipment belt. One magazine case may be worn on the belt opposite the holster. The weapon must not be externally visible.

e. The high gloss shoes shall be worn with the formal dress uniform.

4.3.2 Class A Uniform - Rank of Lieutenant and Below

1. The uniform shirt for employees at the rank of lieutenant and below shall be the navy blue long sleeve shirt. The rank of lieutenant shall wear the appropriate insignia on both shoulders. The rank of sergeant shall have gold chevron patches affixed immediately below the APD patch, but no further than ¼ inch on both sleeves. The long sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar fastened and a navy-blue tie. All buttons shall be fastened at all times. The Atlanta Police Department patch shall be on both shoulders. Shirt sleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

2. The uniform trousers for all employees shall be navy blue. The trouser legs shall be tailored so as to allow the bottom of the trouser legs to touch the top of the shoes when the employee is standing. Trouser legs shall be a straight military cut, without cuffs. Trousers for commanders and supervisors shall have a black braid stripe, beginning at the waistband, on the outside seam.

3. All employees shall wear the Class A uniform to any occasions where formal attire is appropriate (ex. funerals, award presentations, banquets, etc.). The Class A uniform shall

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include the formal dress uniform coat, the navy-blue officer’s style hat and a pair of white gloves. A black band shall be worn around the employee’s badge for funerals.

a. The formal dress uniform coat for employees below the rank of sergeant shall be navy blue with silver buttons. The formal dress uniform coat for employees at or above the rank of sergeant shall be navy blue with gold buttons. The breast badge shall be worn on the left breast side of the coat and the Atlanta Police patch shall be worn on each shoulder. The appropriate rank insignias shall be worn on both shoulders. The employee nameplate shall be worn on the right breast pocket flap; horizontal, centered and aligned with the bottom stitch line of the breast pocket flap. No other insignia or ornamentation is allowed on the coat.

b. The Class A uniform for employees below the rank of captain includes a navy-blue dress shirt and navy-blue tie.

c. The Class A trouser for employees below the rank of captain shall be navy blue.

d. The uniform hat for employees below the rank of captain shall be worn with the Class A uniform when outdoors.

e. The high-rise type holster and firearm for employees below the rank of captain may be worn instead of the equipment belt. One magazine case may be worn on the belt opposite the holster. The weapon must not be externally visible.

f. The high gloss shoes for employees below the rank of captain shall be worn with the Class A uniform.

4.3.3 Class B Uniform

1. The uniform shirt for employees below the rank of lieutenant and below shall be the navy blue short sleeve or long sleeve shirt. The rank of lieutenant shall wear the appropriate insignia on both shoulders. The rank of sergeant shall have gold chevron patches affixed immediately below the APD patch, but no further than ¼ inch on both sleeves. The short sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar button unfastened. The long sleeve shirt shall be worn either with the collar button fastened and a navy-blue tie, or with the collar button unfastened and a black turtleneck or dickey. All buttons, with the exception of the collar button, shall be Atlanta Police metal buttons and fastened at all times. The Atlanta Police Department patch shall be on both shoulders. Shirtsleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

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2. The uniform shirt for employees at the rank of Captain and above shall be the white short sleeve or long sleeve shirt. The appropriate rank insignias shall be worn on both shoulders. The short sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar button unfastened. The long sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar buttoned and a navy-blue tie or with a white turtleneck or dickey. The turtleneck or dickey shall not be embroidered with department insignia. All buttons, with the exception of the collar button, shall be Atlanta Police metal buttons and fastened at all times. The Atlanta Police Department patch shall be on both shoulders. Shirtsleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

3. The uniform trousers for all employees shall be navy blue. The trouser legs shall be tailored so as to allow the bottom of the trouser legs to touch the top of the shoes when the employee is standing. Trouser legs shall be a straight military cut, without cuffs. Trousers for sergeants and above shall have a black braid stripe, beginning at the waistband, on the outside seam.

4.3.4 Class C Uniform - Rank of Lieutenant and Below

1. Employees at or below the rank of lieutenant may also wear the Class C navy-blue short sleeve or long sleeve shirt with the Class C navy blue cargo trousers. The rank of lieutenant shall wear the appropriate insignia on both shoulders. The rank of sergeant shall have gold chevron patches affixed immediately below the APD patch, but no further than ¼ inch on both sleeves. The short sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar button unfastened. The long sleeve shirt shall be worn with the collar button unfastened and a black turtleneck or dickey. All other buttons shall be black in color and fastened at all times. The Atlanta Police Department patch shall be adhered to both uniform shirt sleeves. A cloth Atlanta Police badge (silver for SPOs, investigators, and officers and gold for the ranks of sergeant and above) shall be adhered to the uniform shirt just above the left shirt pocket. A cloth nameplate (stitched in silver for investigators, SPOs, and officers and stitched in gold for the ranks of sergeant and above) shall be worn above the right pocket flap with the top edge aligned with the bottom stitch line of the pocket flap and centered above the button on the pocket. No collar insignias shall be worn on the Class C uniform shirt. This uniform shirt shall only be worn with the Class C navy blue cargo trousers. See below photo of Class C uniform shirt.

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2. Employees at or below the rank of lieutenant may also wear the Class C navy blue cargo trousers. The trouser legs shall be tailored so as to allow the bottom of the trousers legs to touch the top of the shoes when the employee is standing. The black braid strip shall not be worn on lieutenant and sergeant ranks’ cargo trouser. The cargo trouser legs shall have a pocket on each leg and an additional pocket attached to the outer or inner pocket, as indicated below:

3. Employees wearing the Class C uniform may wear the plain leather, high gloss, or nylon webbed duty belt. The under belt, outer belt, and all carriers shall be made of the same material. Please refer to Section 4.3.18 “Equipment and Leather Gear” for the organization of items on the duty belt. Suspenders are not permitted to be worn with this uniform.

4.3.5 Badges

1. The breast badge shall be worn on the left side of the uniform shirt, attached to the badge holder, so as to be visible at all times.

2. The hat badge shall be worn on the front of the uniform hat and the fur trooper hat. The hat badge shall not be worn on any other headgear.

3. Embroidered cloth badges may be worn in lieu of the metal badge on sweaters, jackets, and rain gear.

4. Badges for officers and senior police officers shall be silver in color. Badges for non- uniformed investigators shall be gold in color; badges for uniformed investigators shall be

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silver in color. Badges for chaplains and for employees holding the rank of sergeant and above shall be gold in color.

5. A mourning band may cover the breast badge during the mourning period following the line of duty death of an employee of any law enforcement agency in the metropolitan Atlanta area. The mourning band shall be black or black with a blue stripe in the center, ¾ inch in width, worn horizontally across the entire width of the badge. The mourning band shall be a cloth or elastic material but may be black vinyl tape as necessary or appropriate. The mourning period is from the time of death until the end of the day on the day of interment.

4.3.6 Headgear

1. The uniform hat for the Class A uniform shall be the navy-blue officer’s style hat. The hat shall be worn in a military fashion with the visor being two fingers’ width above the nose. The issued hat badge shall be worn on the front.

2. Employees below the rank of sergeant shall wear a silver strap across the front and above the visor, held in place by two silver Atlanta Police buttons. Chaplains and employees holding the rank of sergeant and above shall wear a gold strap across the front and above the visor, held in place by two gold Atlanta Police buttons.

3. Employees holding the rank of Major and above shall have command braids on the bill of the hat.

4. All employees assigned to ride two wheeled vehicles shall wear helmets, either the Department-approved motorcycle helmet for employees on motorcycles or the Department- approved bicycle helmet for employees on bicycles. Employees assigned to SOS/Motors shall wear the metal motorcycle badges affixed to the front of the helmet.

5. The navy-blue fur trooper cap may be worn as necessary and appropriate with the Class B or C uniforms. The hat badge shall be attached to the visor on the front of the cap. The trooper cap may be worn with the earflaps up or down, as weather dictates.

6. The Department-approved black knit “watch cap” may be worn by Department personnel that are dressed in the Class B or C uniforms or by those that are assigned to Discretionary Units. Only the words “ATLANTA POLICE” shall be visible on the cap. The black knit “watch cap will only be worn with the words “ATLANTA POLICE” facing forward. Wearing the black knit “watch cap with the words “ATLANTA POLICE” facing backward or sideways is strictly prohibited. No other version of a “black knit” cap shall be worn (see photos below). For employees below the rank of Sergeant, the letters must be silver embroidery. For employees ranked Sergeant or above, the letters must be gold embroidery. Both, the silver and/or gold embroidered black knit “watch caps” shall be worn with the words “ATLANTA POLICE” on the front side of the cap, as indicated below:

Silver Embroidery Gold Embroidery

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Silver Embroidery Gold Embroidery

7. SWAT, APEX, Helicopter and Bike Patrol employees may wear BDU utility caps while dressed in tactical uniform or flight suits. Bike Patrol shall only wear the BDU utility caps when not riding the bicycle. BDU utility caps shall be black in color and have the respective unit name embroidered on the front. SWAT and Helicopters shall have silver embroidery and APEX shall have red embroidery. The BDU utility caps will only be worn with the bill and department/unit name or insignia facing forward. Wearing the BDU utility caps with the bill and department patch facing backward or sideways is strictly prohibited.

8. All employees assigned to the Mounted Patrol Unit shall wear the Department-approved riding helmet at all times while on their mount.

9. Sworn employees in uniform are required to wear the uniform hat for the Class A uniform (see 4.3.6 #1) during roll call inspection, funerals, ceremonies, or when directed by a supervisor. The wearing of the uniform hat shall be optional any other times.

10. All employees at the rank of lieutenant and below are permitted to wear the authorized “baseball cap” with their Class B and Class C uniforms; no other style of “baseball cap” may be worn other than the “baseball cap” approved by the Chief of Police. The “baseball cap” shall not be altered in any way from its original design; unless approved by the Chief of Police. The wearing of the approved “baseball cap” is strictly optional and may serve as alternative head gear while employees are in their Class B and Class C uniform. The “baseball cap” will only be worn with the bill and department patch facing forward. Wearing the “baseball cap” with the bill and department patch facing backward or sideways is strictly prohibited.

11. All employees at the rank of lieutenant and below must wear the uniform hat for the Class A uniform (see 4.3.6, #1) during roll call or when instructed by a supervisor.

4.3.7 Metal Name Plate

1. The metal name plate shall be worn on the right pocket flap with the top edge aligned with the bottom stitch line of the pocket flap and centered above the metal button on the pocket.

2. The metal name plate shall be 2 ½ inches long and 9/16 inches wide with black ¼ inch letters. Nameplates shall have the first and last name of the officer, the first initial and last name, or the first and middle initials and last name. Employees below the rank of sergeant shall wear a silver nameplate. Employees who hold the rank of sergeant or above shall wear a gold nameplate.

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4.3.8 Rank Insignia

1. Sergeants rank insignia shall be a gold chevron.

2. Lieutenants rank insignia shall be one gold bar.

3. Captains rank insignia shall be two gold bars.

4. Majors rank insignia shall be a gold oak leaf.

5. Deputy Chiefs rank insignia shall be two gold stars.

6. Assistant Chief of Police rank insignia shall be three stars.

7. The Chief of Police rank insignia shall be four gold stars.

4.3.9 Buttons

Employees shall wear the metal Atlanta Police buttons on the uniform shirt in all locations where buttons are visible, not including the Class C navy blue short sleeve shirt.

4.3.10 Collar Insignias

1. Employees shall wear the APD collar insignia on the right side of the collar when viewed from the front, and the command insignia on the left side collar when viewed from the front of the uniform shirt. Employees assigned to the Support Services Division, Community Service Division or Criminal Investigations Division shall wear command insignia representing their division assignment. Employees assigned to the Field Operations Division shall wear command insignia identifying their zone or section. Employees who are not assigned to the aforementioned divisions shall wear command insignia representing their section.

2. The APD collar insignias shall be silver in color for employees under the rank of sergeant and gold for employees who hold the rank of sergeant or above.

3. The Training Unit commander or his or her designee is responsible for the initial issuance of APD and SSD collar insignia to new officers in field training. Upon completion of field

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training, the Training Unit commander shall collect the SSD command insignias and provide each officer with the command insignia identifying their zone or section of assignment.

3. For the short sleeve shirt, the collar insignia is worn centered on the collar with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the point of the collar. The insignia forms the longest side of the triangle formed by both edges of the collar and the insignia.

5. For the long sleeve shirt, the insignia is worn parallel to the outermost edge of the collar, 3/8” from the outermost edge and 1” from the tip of the collar.

4.3.11 Shirt Accessories

1. Employees are allowed to wear two accessories on the uniform shirt and one accessory on the tie.

2. The City-issued service pin may be worn on the right shirt pocket flap to the left of the nameplate or on the tie.

3. The American flag pin may be worn on the right shirt pocket flap to the right of the nameplate. The American flag pin cannot exceed 5/8 inch by ½ inch in size. An American flag ribbon bar may be worn centered above the nameplate.

4. Employees with five or more years of service may wear the City-issued service entry nameplate. The City-issued service entry nameplate shall be silver in color for employees under the rank of sergeant and gold for employees who hold the rank of sergeant or above. Letters shall be black in color and state “serving since” followed by the year the employee began service with the Department.

5. The pistol expert or marksman award may be worn centered above the nameplate during the year after the employee qualified as expert or marksman.

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6. Award ribbon bars may be worn above the nameplate. Multiple ribbon bars may be worn in the same manner and shall count as one accessory. Medals issued by the Department may be worn instead of ribbon bars at formal occasions. If a single award ribbon is displayed, it shall be worn immediately above the top of the shirt pocket flap, centered on the flap and above the pistol expert or marksman award (if applicable). If more than one award ribbon is authorized, all award ribbons shall be aligned on the same horizontal plane and centered on the pocket flap. Award ribbons shall not extend beyond the edges of the pocket flap.

7. The Department-issued Olympic pin may be worn above the nameplate by those employees who worked for the Department between July 9, 1996 and August 5, 1996. When worn, this device shall be centered on the pocket above any award ribbons or marksmanship awards.

8. The Atlanta Police patch pin or the City Seal tie clasp may be worn with the navy-blue tie.

9. Pins or insignia depicting membership in a law enforcement-related association, organization, union, or fraternity may be worn on the left breast pocket flap or on the navy- blue tie.

10. Pins or insignia that designate completion of a law enforcement related educational or training course may be worn above the name plate and above award ribbons centered on the pocket flap.

11. Pins or insignia that designate military service may be worn on the left breast pocket flap or on the navy-blue tie.

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12. Employees assigned to the Helicopter Unit may wear metal aviator wings. Unadorned wings are worn by Tactical Flight Officers, wings with a star directly above the shield shall be worn by PIC’s, and the Unit CFI’s shall wear wings with a star and wreath. The aviator’s wings device shall be worn centered on the centerline of the pocket flap and above award ribbons.

13. Employees assigned to the Motors Unit may wear the large winged wheel pin on the shirt above the right breast pocket and may continue to do so after the employee has been reassigned due to transfer and/or promotion. Employees assigned to zone level mini-motors may wear the small winged wheel pin on the shirt above the right breast pocket.

14. Employees cannot wear the following items on their uniforms or when representing the Department:

a. Campaign or political buttons or items depicting political preference or philosophy;

b. Organizational pins or insignia depicting membership, affiliation, or support for any non- law enforcement related associations, organizations, unions, or fraternities; or

c. Ornamentation that has not received prior approval of the Chief of Police.

4.3.12 Specialized Assignment Patches

1. Employees assigned as canine handlers shall wear a K-9 rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

2. Employees assigned to SWAT shall wear a “SWAT Team” rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

3. Employees assigned to the Airport Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) squad shall wear a SWAT/EOD Squad rocker beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater and jacket.

4. Employees assigned to SOS Motors shall wear a “Winged Wheel” patch on the right sleeve below the Department patch. The rank of sergeant shall have a gold chevron patch affixed immediately below the APD patch, but no further than ¼ inch on the left sleeve.

5. Employees assigned to SOS Mounted Patrol shall wear a Mounted Patrol rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater and jacket.

6. Employees assigned to the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) shall wear an Auto Crimes rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

7. Employees assigned to APEX shall wear an APEX rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

8. Employees assigned to the High Intensity Traffic Team (HITT) shall wear a HITT rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

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9. Employees assigned to Accident Investigation Unit shall wear an Accident Investigation Unit rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

10. Employees assigned to the Aviation Unit shall wear the aviation patch on the right chest of the flight suit.

11. Employees who are appointed as investigators or senior police officers shall wear one single silver chevron ½ inch below the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket. The investigator patch shall have “investigator” embroidered below the chevron.

12. Employees who are certified and appointed as Field Training Officers shall wear a Field Training Officer rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

13. Employees that are chaplains may wear a Chaplain rocker patch above the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder.

14. Employees assigned to the Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS) shall wear a COPS rocker patch beneath the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder of their uniform shirt, sweater, and jacket.

15. Employees who are members of the Honor Guard in good standing may wear an Honor Guard rocker patch above the Atlanta Police Department patch on each shoulder or an Honor Guard pin centered above the nameplate.

16. Employees may wear one service stripe for every five years of service with the Department. Service stripes shall be worn diagonally toward the body, on the left sleeve, and two inches above the cuff on the long sleeve uniform shirt and the uniform jacket. Service stripes shall be one inch in length and silver for employees under the rank of sergeant and gold for employees who hold the rank of sergeant or higher.

4.3.13 Shoes and Boots

1. Employees in uniform shall wear black, plain, lace-up shoes or boots, of either full-grain leather or high gloss. Shoes and boots shall be clean, in good repair, and polished. Heel and sole cannot exceed 1½ inches in height.

2. Employees who are assigned to Motorcycles and Mounted Patrol may wear riding boots when necessary and appropriate.

3. All shoes and boots must match the finish of the leather gear. (For example: High gloss shoes must be worn with the high gloss leather gear and full-grain leather shoes must be worn with full-grain leather gear).

4.3.14 Undergarments

1. Employees shall wear black or navy-blue socks. Employees wearing full boots (typically with an upper of at least 8 inches or extending to mid-calf) may wear white socks, provided the socks are not visible under the uniform trousers.

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2. Undershirts, if visible at the neck, must be solid black in color, well fitting, and in good repair. Undershirts or t-shirts shall not extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt.

3. Turtlenecks or dickeys may be worn with the long sleeve uniform shirt. The turtleneck or dickey, where visible, must be solid black in color, well fitting, and in good repair. The letters “APD” may be monogrammed if desired.

4.3.15 Sweater

1. Employees may wear the black wool military type V-neck sweater with the long sleeve shirt with the collar button fastened and a navy-blue tie, or with the collar button unfastened and a black turtleneck or dickey. The Atlanta Police Department patch must be on both shoulders of the sweater.

2. The metal breast badge or an embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side and the metal nameplate or embroidered name patch shall be worn on the right breast side.

3. The appropriate rank epaulet shall be worn on the shoulders of the sweater.

4.3.16 Jacket

1. All employees may wear the navy-blue waist length jacket or the black leather jacket.

2. The navy-blue waist length jacket shall have the Atlanta Police Department shoulder patches on both shoulders. The metal breast badge or an embroidered cloth badge shall be worn over the left breast side of the jacket. The nameplate or an embroidered patch shall be worn over the right breast side of the jacket.

3. The black leather jacket shall be worn in the same manner as the navy-blue waist length jacket and shall have pull down identification panels identifying the employee as an Atlanta Police officer on both the front and back of the jacket.

4. Employees assigned to Helicopter, SWAT, or riding motorcycles or horses may wear the black leather motorcycle jacket or the flight jacket, to be worn in the same manner as the navy-blue waist length jacket.

5. A scarf may be worn with the jacket. The scarf shall be solid black or navy blue. It shall be worn around the neck, and the ends shall be tucked into the inside of the jacket.

6. The appropriate rank epaulet shall be worn on the shoulders of the jacket.

4.3.17 Ballistic Vest (CALEA 6th ed. Standard 41.3.5)

1. Uniformed sworn employees at the rank of sergeant and below and Vehicles for Hire Enforcement Officers must wear their ballistic vest at all times when on duty or working an extra job except as provided in paragraph two. Department-issued or approved ballistic vest is required equipment for uniformed employees, including those working extra jobs.

2. Uniformed sworn employees and taxicab inspectors in non-law enforcement assignments, such as those assigned to office or administrative areas, are not required to wear their ballistic vest unless they are:

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a. Performing a task that involves acting in a law enforcement capacity;

b. Outside of their assigned office or administrative area; or

c. Otherwise directed by a supervisor.

3. Non-uniformed employees must wear their ballistic vest under the following conditions:

a. When executing a warrant or a tactical field operation;

b. When engaged in any high-risk situation; or

c. When directed or ordered by a supervisor.

4. Employees who hold the rank of lieutenant and above shall wear their ballistic vest at their own discretion, taking into account their own safety and the safety of others.

5. Employees who are not required to wear their ballistic vest shall have it readily available and accessible while on duty.

7. Except in exigent circumstances, standard issued ballistic vest shall not be worn as the outer garment. Tactical body armor is an exception. 8. The wearing of blue Uniform Shirt Carrier (USC) (see below photos) style ballistic vest is permitted and shall be worn on the outside of the standard Class B or C uniform shirt. A cloth Atlanta Police badge (silver for SPOs, investigators, officers, and gold for the ranks of sergeant and above) shall be adhered to the Uniform Shirt Carrier just above the left pocket. A cloth nameplate (stitched in silver for investigators, SPOs, and officers and stitched in gold for the ranks of sergeant and above) shall be worn on the right pocket flap with the top edge aligned with the bottom stitch line of the pocket flap and centered above the button on the pocket. The rank of Captain and above may wear a white USC with a class B uniform. While wearing the USC, all appropriate ballistic panels will be inserted into their proper positions within the ballistic vest. (See Section 5.5, Definition)

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9. Damaged ballistic vest must be turned in to the Property Control Unit for repair or replacement by the manufacturer. An incident report must be completed and accompany the damaged ballistic vest. Employees shall not attempt to repair the ballistic vest themselves.

10. Sworn employees assigned to non-uniform FIT teams, Crime Suppression Units, Strike Teams, APEX, SWAT, etc. shall be permitted to wear their ballistic vest in a black carrier and worn on the outside with the following criteria:

a. Front of Ballistic Vest - On the right side of the ballistic vest carrier will have an embroidered patch with the sworn employee’s name where it is easily seen by the general public. Sergeants and Lieutenants will have their name lettering embroidered in GOLD. Investigators, SPOs, and Officers will have their name lettering embroidered in WHITE.

b. Front of Ballistic Vest - On the left side of the ballistic vest carrier will have an embroidered patch with the sworn employee’s proper rank where it is easily seen by the general public. Sergeants and Lieutenants will display a GOLD embroidered badge patch. Investigators, SPOs, and Officers will have will display a SILVER embroidered badge patch.

c. Rear of Ballistic Vest – The ballistic vest carrier will have an embroidered patch stating, “ATLANTA POLICE,” or “POLICE” in white lettering. This lettering will be in WHITE for all ranks. The patch will be large enough that the sworn employee will be easily identified as an Atlanta Police Officer to the general public.

d. Color of Ballistic Vest Carrier – The color of the ballistic vest carrier will vary depending on the employee’s assignment.

i. FOD/Zones/TFO – Black;

ii. APEX – Olive Green or Black;

iii. Fugitive – Olive Green, Black or Tan; and

iv. SWAT – Olive Green or Black.

(See below photo)

(Front – Black Body Armor)

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4.3.18 Tactical Body Armor

1. Sworn employees in high-risk assignments shall wear Tactical Body Armor in addition to their standard issued body armor when engaged in high risk or tactical operations, including but not limited to: barricaded gunman situations, warrant executions, and other tactical duties, etc. (CALEA 6th ed. Standard 41.3.6)

2. While wearing the Tactical Body Armor, all appropriate ballistic panels will be inserted into their proper positions within the Tactical Body Armor carrier.

3. The Tactical Body Armor will be worn with the employee’s name affixed to the center of the upper most part of the vest. This is to be adhered too no matter the sworn employee’s assignment or the color and style of the Tactical Ballistic Body Armor carrier. Sergeants and Lieutenants will display a GOLD embroidered badge patch. Investigators, SPOs, and Officers will have will display a SILVER embroidered badge patch.

(Front of Tactical Body Armor) (Rear of Tactical Body Armor)

4. Rear of Tactical Body Armor – The Tactical Ballistic Body Armor carrier will have an embroidered patch stating, “ATLANTA POLICE” or “POLICE.” The patch will be large enough that the sworn employee will be easily identified as an Atlanta Police Officer to the general public.

5. Color of Ballistic Vest Carrier – The color of the ballistic vest carrier will vary depending on the employee’s assignment.

a. Tactical Field Officers (TFO) – Black;

b. APEX – Olive Green or Black;

c. Fugitive – Olive Green, Black or Tan; and

d. SWAT – Olive Green or Black.

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6. Damaged Tactical Ballistic Body Armor must be turned in to the Property Control Unit for repair or replacement by the manufacturer. An incident report must be completed and accompany the damaged Tactical Ballistic Body Armor. Employees shall not attempt to repair Tactical Ballistic Body Armor themselves.

4.3.19 Active Shooter Kit

1. The Active Shooter Kit consist of the following:

a. Active Shooter Kit Body Armor inside a Blue vest cover;

b. Emergency tourniquet; and

c. Helmet and Shield.

(Active Shooter Kit – Body Armor, Tourniquet, & Helmet with Shield)

2. Sworn employees in high-risk active shooter situations shall wear the gear within their Active Shooter Kit in addition to their standard issued ballistic vest.

3. While wearing the Active Shooter Kit Body Armor, all appropriate ballistic panels will be inserted into their proper positions within the Blue Body Armor carrier.

4. The Active Shooter Kit Body Armor will be worn with the employee’s name affixed to the upper left of the front of the Body Armor. Sergeants and Lieutenants will display a GOLD embroidered badge patch on the upper right of the front of the Body Armor. Investigators, SPOs, and Officers will display a SILVER embroidered badge patch on the upper right of the front of the Body Armor.

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5. Rear of Tactical Body Armor – The Active Shooter Kit Body Armor carrier will have an embroidered patch stating, “ATLANTA POLICE.” The patch will be large enough that the sworn employee will be easily identified as an Atlanta Police Officer to the general public.

6. While wearing the Active Shooter Kit Body Armor, the employee will have the Kit tourniquet secured in the proper pocket on the front of the Active Shooter Kit Body Armor Blue cover.

7. While wearing the Active Shooter Kit Body Armor, the employee will also wear the helmet provided in the Kit.

8. While wearing the Active Shooter Kit Body Armor, the employee will attach their issued Body Worn Camera using their issued Molly Mount to the front-center of the Body Armor.

9. Damaged Active Shooter Kit Body Armor must be turned in to the Property Control Unit for repair or replacement by the manufacturer. An incident report must be completed and accompany the damaged Tactical Ballistic Body Armor. Employees shall not attempt to repair Tactical Ballistic Body Armor themselves.

4.3.20 Equipment and Leather Gear

1. All leather gear and equipment shall be considered part of the uniform and shall be worn whenever the uniform is worn except where other guidance is provided by this directive. All leather gear and equipment must be Department- issued or approved.

2. All leather gear shall be smooth, black leather or black high gloss and shall be kept clean and well-polished at all times. All leather gear must be of matching style and appearance. Buckles, snaps, and other metal parts of the leather equipment shall be silver for employees under the rank of sergeant and gold for employees who hold the rank of sergeant and above.

3. Required equipment for employees below the rank of major includes: under belt, equipment belt, OC canister, OC carrying case, issued weapon, approved holster for issued weapon, expandable baton, expandable baton scabbard, handcuffs, handcuff case, flashlight, flashlight holder, radio, radio case, spare magazine and ammunition, double magazine case, belt keepers, handcuff key, and tourniquet.

4. Required equipment for employees at the rank of major and above includes: under belt, issued weapon, and approved holster for issued weapon.

5. Optional equipment includes: Department-approved secondary weapon, cellular telephone and carrying case, small flashlight and carrying case, gloves, pager, key holder, extra handcuffs and case, and any additional equipment approved by the section commander.

6. The under belt shall be worn through the belt loops of the uniform trousers.

7. The equipment belt shall be 2 ½ inches wide and of either smooth leather or high gloss finish. The equipment belt shall be worn over the under belt and secured in place by at least four and no more than six belt keepers attached to the under belt.

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operating order. The holster shall be worn over the trouser leg seam on the officer’s weapon side.

9. The radio case shall be worn on the equipment belt on the employee’s reaction side and over the trouser leg seam.

10. The expandable baton and scabbard shall be worn on the equipment belt on the weapon side to the rear of the holster. One belt keeper shall be worn between the scabbard and the holster.

11. The OC canister and case shall be worn on the equipment belt on the employee’s weapon side forward of the holster.

12. The tourniquet shall be worn on the equipment belt on the employee’s weapon side, between the OC canister and Department-issued or approved firearm.

13. The Department issued flashlight and flashlight holder shall be worn on the equipment belt opposite the weapon side to the rear of the radio case.

14. Mini flashlights may be carried on the equipment belt. Cases for the flashlight must be similar to the finish of the leather gear.

15. The handcuffs shall be carried in a handcuff case on the equipment belt to the rear of either the radio or expandable baton. Employees may carry a second pair of handcuffs in either a handcuff case or secured by a belt keeper. Hinged handcuffs are prohibited. Handcuffs must be silver or grey in color.

16. The magazine case shall be fully loaded and carried in a case on the equipment belt in front of the radio on the employee’s reaction side. Double magazine cases shall be worn. Employees shall carry two fully loaded spare ammunition magazines on their equipment belt.

17. Cellular telephones and/or pagers may be carried on the equipment belt. Cellular phones and pagers must be conservative in color, and their cases, when applicable, must match the finish of the leather gear. Pagers and cell phones may not be attached to any other part of the uniform.

18. Key rings and a key ring holder may be carried on the equipment belt.

4.3.21 Traffic Vest (CALEA 6th ed. Standard 61.3.2e)

1. The Department-issued, ANSI/ISEA 207-2006 compliant reflective traffic safety vest shall be worn by all employees while directing traffic, investigating traffic accidents, or working school crossings, whether on or off duty.

2. Employees may wear the high visibility rain gear in lieu of the traffic safety vest when appropriate.

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4.3.22 Rain Gear

1. Employees may wear the Department-issued rain suit as necessary and appropriate. The rain suit, consisting of trousers and a jacket, shall be a high visibility color with silver reflective material along the seams and the words “Police” or “Atlanta Police” written on the back in silver reflective material.

2. Employees may wear the calf-length Department-issued rain jacket in lieu of the rain suit provided it meets the same standards as above.

4.3.23 Gloves

1. Employees may wear black leather or fabric gloves. Gloves must be a solid color, completely cover the front and back of the hand, and cover the fingers.

2. Employees directing traffic, investigating accidents, or working as school crossing guards shall wear white or colored high visibility gloves. Gloves must completely cover the hand, both front and back, and cover the fingers.

3. White gloves shall be worn when attending funerals and other formal occasions as specified by the Chief of Police.

4.3.24 SWAT

Employees assigned to SWAT may wear an olive drab green tactical uniform. The tactical uniform shall consist of a Nomex Y.A.G.C. 91-03 flight suit with a subdued black and gray Atlanta Police patch and SWAT rocker on each shoulder, and an embroidered cloth badge on the left breast. Nameplate, badge, and rank insignia shall be worn in the same manner as on the uniform jacket. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing. The SOS or SWAT commander may authorize other uniforms based on the particular assignment or detail.

4.3.25 Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)

1. Employees assigned to the Airport or SWAT/EOD may wear an olive drab green tactical uniform. The tactical uniform shall consist of a Nomex Y.A.G.C. 91-03 flight suit with a subdued black and gray Atlanta Police patch, a Bomb Squad rocker on each shoulder, and an embroidered cloth badge on the left breast. Employees may also wear the Hazardous Devices School pin or patch. Nameplate, badge, and rank insignia shall be worn in the same manner as on the uniform jacket. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing. The SOS commander, SWAT commander, or Airport commander may authorize other uniforms for employees under their command based on the particular assignment or detail.

2. K-9 handlers assigned to the Bomb Squad may wear an olive drab tactical uniform, consisting of olive drab trousers and an olive drab fatigue shirt. The fatigue shirt shall have an Atlanta Police patch a Bomb Squad rocker on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge patch on the left breast pocket, and an embroidered cloth nameplate on the right breast pocket. K-9 handlers may wear the Explosive K-9 Detection pin or patch. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing.

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4.3.26 Mounted Patrol

Employees assigned to Mounted Patrol shall wear the Department approved riding britches with the Class B uniform shirt and riding boots when on horseback. Employees, when not on horseback, shall wear the Class B Uniform as described in Section 4.3.3.

4.3.27 APEX

Employees assigned to APEX, including K-9 handlers, shall wear a tactical uniform, consisting of green trousers and a green combat shirt. The combat shirt shall have an Atlanta Police patch and APEX rocker on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge patch on the left breast side, and an embroidered cloth nameplate on the right breast side. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing. The APEX Unit commander may authorize other uniforms based on the particular assignment or detail.

4.3.28 Warrant Uniform

Employees in plain-clothes assignments shall wear a warrant uniform when serving warrants. The warrant uniform shall be a blue jumpsuit, jacket or the Department approved black mesh vest that clearly and readily identifies the employee as a police officer. An embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side and embroidered name patch shall be worn on the right breast side of the jumpsuit, jacket or the Department approved black mesh vest.

4.3.29 Bike Patrol / Bicycle Response Team (BRT)

1. Employees assigned to Bike Patrol / Bicycle Response Team (BRT) shall wear Department- approved polo-style shirts with an Atlanta Police patch on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge on the left breast side, and an embroidered or metal name plate on the right breast side, Department approved bicycle pants or shorts, a Department approved bicycle jacket with “Police” or “Atlanta Police” lettering on the back and may wear black fingerless bicycling gloves. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing. The Bike Patrol uniform is unique and mixing it with any part of the Class A, B, or C uniform is prohibited.

2. Employees assigned to the Bike Patrol within the Division of Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire shall wear the polo-style shirts with the unit patch on each shoulder and the words Vehicles for Hire Enforcement Officer shall be printed on the back, the embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side, and the embroidered or metal nameplate on the right breast side.

4.3.30 Aviation Unit

Employees assigned to the Aviation Unit shall wear a black Nomex flight suit with an Atlanta Police patch and unit rocker on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge on the left breast pocket, and an embroidered cloth nameplate on the right breast pocket. Employees shall use an approved leather shoulder holster with dual magazine pouch, Nomex flight gloves, a leather or Nomex flight jacket, an approved flight helmet, and hearing protection when in or around aircraft.

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4.3.31 SOS Motors

Employees assigned to SOS Motors shall wear the Class B shirt with the Department-approved riding britches and Department approved riding boots. Employees assigned to SOS Motors may wear, in cold weather, the Department-approved black thermal, open-faced pullover hood under their helmet and black thermal pants over their riding britches. The pullover hood shall be removed when not physically riding the motorcycle.

4.3.32 Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE)

1. Employees assigned to the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) shall wear black BDU pants and long or short sleeve t-shirts with the Department approved black mesh vest that clearly and readily identifies the employee as a police officer. The metal breast badge or an embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side and the metal nameplate or embroidered name patch shall be worn on the right breast side of the Department approved black mesh vest.

2. Employees assigned to the ACE may wear coveralls at the discretion of the supervisor. The coveralls shall have an Atlanta Police patch and an “Auto Crimes” rocker on each shoulder, an embroidered cloth badge patch on the left breast pocket, and an embroidered cloth nameplate on the right breast pocket.

4.3.33 Discretionary Units Assigned to the Zones

1. Employees assigned to Field Investigation Teams (FIT) shall either wear plain clothes or shall wear black BDU pants and long or short sleeve t-shirts with the Department approved black mesh vest that clearly and readily identifies the employee as a police officer. The metal breast badge or an embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side and the metal nameplate or embroidered name patch shall be worn on the right breast side of the Department approved black mesh vest. Zone commanders may authorize other uniforms based on a particular assignment or detail.

2. Units operating within the Zones as Crime Suppression Teams may wear Class B or C uniforms, the Bike Patrol uniformed described in Section 4.3.27 or a blue jumpsuit with Police or Atlanta Police reflective lettering on the back so as to clearly identify them as police officers. The Atlanta Police patches shall be worn on each shoulder. The embroidered cloth badge shall be worn on the left breast side and their name and rank on the right breast side. The equipment belt and gear shall be black nylon webbing. Zone commanders may authorize other uniforms based on a particular assignment or detail.

4.3.34 Training Section

Employees assigned to the Training Section shall wear the Departmental Class B Uniform. The Training Section commander may authorize other uniforms based upon the particular assignment or detail. The standard deviation from Class B uniform shall be khaki pants and a Department-approved polo-style shirt with an embroidered Atlanta Police patch on the left breast side and their name and rank on the right breast side.

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4.3.35 Property Control Unit

Sworn employees assigned to Property Control Unit may wear a black polo style collared shirt, either short or long sleeved, with the Atlanta Police Department seal on the left breast side and their name and rank embroidered on the right breast side, black or gray tactical style trousers with a black leather belt, and a black coaching style jacket. Employees may also wear the navy- blue coveralls with Atlanta Police patches on each shoulder and the cloth embroidered badge on the left breast side and their name and rank embroidered on the right breast side. Employees may wear an equipment belt upon approval of the unit commander. The Property Control Unit commander may authorize other uniforms based on the particular assignment or detail.

4.3.36 Police Athletic League (PAL)

Employees assigned to the Police Athletic League, in addition to Department-approved wear, may wear Department-approved polo shirt with their name and rank embroidered on the right breast side and khaki shorts during the summer months.

4.3.37 Honor Guard

Employees in the Honor Guard may wear the Honor Guard uniform while attending Honor Guard functions and while performing Honor Guard duties. The SOS commander shall determine the Honor Guard uniform.

4.3.38 Chaplains

The Class-A Uniform for chaplains shall be consistent with the Class-A Uniform as prescribed in section 4.3.1 paragraphs 2 and 3. The Class A uniform shall be consistent with the uniform described in section 4.3.1 with the following exceptions:

1. The chaplain’s insignia shall be worn on both shoulders.

2. A white stripe shall be worn on the both sleeves.

4.3.39 Temporary Assignments

Sworn employees assigned to specialized and temporary assignments shall wear the uniform as described by their section commander that best suits the function/duty.

4.3.40 Civil Disturbance Unit

Employees assigned to the Civil Disturbance Unit shall wear black tactical style pants, a Department approved long sleeve polo style shirt, with markings that readily identify them as police officers, their name and rank embroidered on the right breast side and required tactical gear.

4.3.41 Sworn Employees in Civilian Clothes

1. Investigative and Executive Protection Units may be permitted by their Division Commander to wear business attire. Sworn employees in civilian clothes shall dress in a conservative fashion that would be acceptable in any office, business, or professional environment. Division, section, or unit commanders shall determine appropriate uniform or dress.

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Appropriate dress, other than Class B or C Uniform, is defined as a business suit or trousers with a sport jacket, a collared dress shirt and tie for male employees, and suits, dresses or coordinated pants, skirts or skirt outfits for female employees. Shoes must coordinate with clothing and not exceed 1½ inches in height for male employees or 2 ½ inches in height for female employees. Shoes must be clean and polished.

2. Sworn employees attending training, conducting warehouse work, deploying barricades, moving equipment, or given permission by their Division Commander may wear Department-approved khaki pants, with a black polo-style shirt with the Atlanta Police patch and their work assignment embroidered on the left breast and their name and rank embroidered on the right breast neatly tucked in, and (as weather indicates) a black windbreaker style jacket with the same embroidery requirements as the polo-style shirt. The Class A, B, or C Uniform must be available for use.

3. Division commanders have the discretion to determine which administrative attire, described in this section; best serves the needs of the section.

4. Employees are to carry required equipment. Required equipment includes: Department issued or approved firearm, issued badge, and identification card. The employees’ radio and handcuffs should be readily available. Employees in undercover assignments may deviate as required or necessary due to the nature of their assignment.

5. Sworn employees in administrative, technical or support positions who wear their Class B or C Uniforms may wear a Department-approved holster assembly without the duty belt when there is no anticipated law enforcement action. The duty belt shall be readily accessible at all times should the employee leave the office or building and direct contact with the public is likely. The holster assembly shall be either plain leather or high gloss depending upon the style of the under belt.

6. The following guidelines provide examples of unacceptable attire, excluding employees in undercover assignments, for any workday:

a. Any item that is patched, torn, or has holes;

b. Tight fitting clothing, including garments made with stretchy, see-though, or sheer material;

c. Leather or simulated leather pants, skirts or dresses;

d. Clothing with offensive terminology or graphics, or lettering larger than pocket or sleeve logos;

e. Provocative or revealing clothing, such as spaghetti strap dresses, plunging necklines, strapless and/or backless dresses, halter tops, or midriff tops;

f. Dresses, skirts, or shorts that are excessively short or have slits that are mid-thigh;

g. Bib overalls;

h. Flip-flops or other beach style sandals, and bedroom-style slippers;

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i. Novelty buttons;

j. Trousers with pockets sewn to the main body of the fabric, other than section approved tactical uniform trousers;

k. Athletic shoes; and

l. Jeans.

7. Employees in plainclothes assignments may deviate from this dress code as necessary and appropriate due to the nature of their assignment. The section commander within that employee’s chain of command is responsible for determining acceptable deviations and approving and documenting the same.

4.4 Non-sworn Employees

Non-sworn employees are expressly prohibited from wearing any item of clothing or apparel that would identify them as police officers. This includes, but is not limited to, any article of clothing or apparel that is worn exclusively by sworn employees, Atlanta Police shoulder patches, metal APD buttons, embroidered cloth or metal breast badges, jackets, etc.

4.4.1 Recruits

Police recruits shall wear Department-approved tan khaki pants and a light blue polo with the Atlanta Police insignia embroidered on the left breast. Recruits shall wear black high gloss shoes and black or navy-blue socks. The Training Section commander may authorize deviations as appropriate and necessary.

4.4.2 Traffic Control Inspectors

1. Traffic control inspectors shall wear a light blue short sleeve shirt with the collar unfastened or a long sleeve shirt with a navy-blue tie. Shirts shall have the unit patch on each shoulder, the issued badge on the left breast, and the issued nameplate on the right breast side. All buttons must remain fastened, and sleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

2. Trousers shall be navy blue without cuffs and worn with a black belt.

3. Shoes shall be black plain toed, either smooth leather or high gloss. Heel and sole cannot exceed 1½ inches in height. Black or navy-blue socks shall be worn.

4. The uniform jacket shall be a waist length navy blue coat. Shoulder patches and badges shall not be worn on the jacket. A patch indicating job classification shall be worn on the left breast side and an embroidered name on the right breast side.

5. Raingear shall be the yellow rain suit or yellow raincoat with silver reflective markings.

6. A black wool military type V-neck sweater may be worn with the long sleeve shirt. Shoulder patches and badges shall not be worn on the sweater. A patch indicating job classification shall be worn on the left breast side and an embroidered name on the right breast side.

7. The uniform hat shall be the navy-blue baseball cap.

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4.4.3 Crime Prevention Inspectors

1. Crime Prevention Inspectors shall wear a light blue short sleeve shirt with the collar unfastened or a long sleeve shirt with a navy-blue tie. Shirts shall have the appropriate patch on each shoulder, the issued badge on the left breast, and the issued nameplate on the right breast side. All buttons must remain fastened, and sleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

2. Trousers shall be navy blue without cuffs and worn with a black belt.

3. Shoes shall be black plain toed, either smooth leather or high gloss. Heel and sole cannot exceed 1½ inch in height. Black or navy-blue socks shall be worn.

5. A black wool military type V-neck sweater may be worn with the long sleeve shirt. Shoulder patches and badges shall not be worn on the sweater. A patch indicating job classification shall be worn on the left breast side and an embroidered name on the right breast side.

6. Raingear shall be the yellow rain suit or yellow raincoat with silver reflective markings.

7. The uniform hat shall be the navy-blue baseball cap.

4.4.4 Property Management Technicians

1. Property Management Technicians shall wear a black polo style collared shirt, either short or long sleeved, with the Atlanta Police Department seal on the left breast, black or gray tactical style trousers with a black leather belt, and a black coaching style jacket.

2. Sworn employees may also wear the navy-blue coveralls with Atlanta Police patches on each shoulder and the cloth-embroidered badge on the left breast. Employees may wear an equipment belt upon approval of the unit commander. The Property Control Unit commander may authorize other uniforms based on the particular assignment or detail.

4.4.5 Vehicles for Hire Enforcement Officers

1. Vehicles for Hire Enforcement Officers shall wear a light blue short sleeve shirt with the collar unfastened or a long sleeve shirt with a navy-blue tie. Shirts shall have the unit patch on each shoulder, the issued badge on the left breast side, and the issued nameplate on the right breast side. All buttons must remain buttoned, and sleeves shall not be rolled up or under.

2. Trousers shall be navy blue without cuffs and worn with a black belt.

3. Shoes shall be black plain toed, either full-grain leather or high gloss. Heel and sole cannot exceed 1½ inches in height. Black or navy-blue socks shall be worn.

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6. The Department-issued traffic safety vest (without police markings) shall be worn when performing traffic duties.

7. Raingear shall be the yellow rain suit or yellow raincoat with silver reflective markings and may substitute for the traffic vest.

8. White gloves, or high visibility colored gloves, shall be worn whenever traffic duties are being performed.

9. The uniform hat shall be a navy blue and white wave hat with hat badge for females and a navy-blue baseball cap with patch for males. Males and females may also wear the fur trooper cap with the hat badge.

4.4.6 Inventory System Specialists

1. Inventory Systems Specialists shall wear black tactical pants and a with a black polo-style shirt with the Atlanta Police patch and their work assignment embroidered on the left breast and their name and job classification embroidered on the right breast. The pants shall be worn with a black belt.

2. Inventory Systems Specialists shall wear black, plain lace-up boots. The boots shall be clean and in good repair. Heel and sole cannot exceed 11/2 inches in height.

3. A black tactical shirt-jacket may be worn, weather permitting, over the polo-style shirt.

4. Raingear shall be the yellow rain suit or yellow raincoat with silver reflective markings.

5. Navy blue or black coveralls may be worn as appropriate to minimize the soiling and destruction of the uniform.

4.4.7 Non-uniformed Civilian Employees

1. While representing the Department in civilian clothes, employees shall dress in a conservative fashion that would be acceptable in any office, business, or professional environment. Division, section, or unit commanders shall determine appropriate uniform or dress. Appropriate dress is defined as a business suit or trousers with a sport jacket, a collared dress shirt and tie for male employees, and suits, dresses or coordinated pants, skirts or skirt outfits for female employees.

2. Shoes must coordinate with clothing and not exceed 1 ½ inches in height for male employees or 2 ½ inches in height for female employees. Shoes must be clean and polished.

3. Civilian employees assigned to technical, administrative or support duties may wear Department-approved khaki pants, with a black polo-style shirt with the Atlanta Police logo and their work assignment embroidered on the left breast and their name and rank

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embroidered on the right breast, and (as weather indicates) a black windbreaker style jacket with the same embroidery requirements as the polo-style shirt.

4. Section commanders have the discretion to determine which administrative attire, described in this section best serves the needs of the section.

5. The following guidelines provide examples of unacceptable attire, excluding employees in undercover assignments, for any workday:

a. Any item that is patched, torn, or has holes;

b. Tight fitting clothing, including garments made with stretchy, see-though, or sheer material;

c. Leather or simulated leather pants, skirts or dresses;

d. Clothing with offensive terminology or graphics, or lettering larger than pocket or sleeve logos;

e. Provocative or revealing clothing, such as spaghetti strap dresses, plunging necklines, strapless and/or backless dresses, halter tops, or midriff tops;

f. Dresses, skirts, or shorts that are excessively short or have slits that are mid-thigh;

g. Bib overalls;

h. Flip-flops or other beach style sandals, and bedroom-style slippers;

i. Novelty buttons;

j. Trousers with pockets sewn to the main body of the fabric, other than section approved tactical uniform trousers;

k. Athletic shoes; and

l. Jeans.

5. DEFINITIONS

5.1 Field Positions: Sworn employees whose primary job is to respond to calls to service.

5.2 Reaction Side: The side of the body opposite of the weapon side. If a weapon were worn on the right side, then the Reaction Side would be the left side, the side of the body that would be facing a perpetrator during an encounter.

5.3 Sworn Administrative Employees: Sworn employees whose primary job is non-enforcement, administrative in nature. This would not prevent sworn employees from engaging in law enforcement activities should the situation arise.

5.4 Uniform Shirt Carrier: A style of body armor having the appearance of a uniform shirt where the ballistics panels fit inside the carrier. This style of body armor is worn on the outside of the standard uniform shirt.

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5.5 Weapon Side: The side of the body where sworn employees wear their weapon.

6. CANCELLATIONS

APD.SOP.2130 “Dress Code”; effective April 19, 2020.

7. REFERENCES

Pursuant to the November 29, 2018 Order in Calhoun, et al. v. Pennington, et al. 1:09-CV-3286- TCB APD.SOP.2011 “General Conduct” APD.SOP.4043 “SWAT” Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), 6th Edition Standards 26.1.1, 41.3.4, 41.3.5, 41.3.6, 61.3.2e.

8. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

Pictures were replaced in Section 4.3.4 to account for the Class C uniform from a new vendor.

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