Policy Delano Police Department 1023 Delano PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 1023.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The uniform policy of the Delano Police Department is established to ensure that uniformed officers will be readily identifiable to the public through the proper use and wearing of department uniforms. The following classes of uniforms are authorized for this department. These specifications shall be adhered to and no deviations will be allowed. Employees should also refer to the following associated policies: Department Owned and Personal Property Body Armor Personal Appearance Standards The Uniform and Equipment Specifications manual is maintained and periodically updated by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. That manual should be consulted regarding authorized equipment and uniform specifications. The Delano Police Department will provide uniforms for all employees required to wear them in the manner, quantity and frequency agreed upon in the respective employee group’s collective bargaining agreement. 1023.2 WEARING AND CONDITION OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT Police employees wear the uniform to be identified as the law enforcement authority in society. The uniform also serves an equally important purpose to identify the wearer as a source of assistance in an emergency, crisis or other time of need. (a) Uniform and equipment shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and shall be ready at all times for immediate use. Uniforms shall be neat, clean, and appear professionally pressed. (b) All peace officers of this department shall possess and maintain at all times, a serviceable uniform and the necessary equipment to perform uniformed field duty. (c) Personnel shall wear only the uniform specified for their rank and assignment. (d) The uniform is to be worn in compliance with the specifications set forth in the department’s uniform specifications that are maintained separately from this policy. (e) All supervisors will perform periodic inspections of their personnel to ensure conformance to these regulations. (f) Civilian attire shall not be worn in combination with any distinguishable part of the uniform. (g) Uniforms are only to be worn while on duty, while in transit to or from work, for court, or at other official department functions or events. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/06, All Rights Reserved. Uniform Regulations - 1 Published with permission by Delano Police Department Delano Police Department Delano PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations (h) If the uniform is worn while in transit, an outer garment shall be worn over the uniform shirt so as not to bring attention to the employee while he/she is off-duty. (i) Employees are not to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages while wearing any part of the department uniform, including the uniform pants. (j) Mirrored sunglasses will not be worn with any Department uniform. (k) Visible jewelry, other than those items listed below, shall not be worn with the uniform unless specifically authorized by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. 1. Wrist watch 2. Wedding ring(s), class ring, or other ring of tasteful design. A maximum of one ring/set may be worn on each hand 3. Medical alert bracelet 1023.2.1 DEPARTMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION The Department issues each employee an official department identification card bearing the employee’s name, identifying information and photo likeness. All employees shall be in possession of their department issued identification card at all times while on duty or when carrying a concealed weapon. (a) Whenever on duty or acting in an official capacity representing the department, employees shall display their department issued identification in a courteous manner to any person upon request and as soon as practical. (b) Officers working specialized assignments may be excused from the possession and display requirements when directed by their Division Commander. 1023.3 UNIFORM CLASSES The following classes of uniforms are authorized for this department. These specifications shall be adhered to, and no deviations will be allowed. Class A This uniform is to be worn for ceremonial/dress purposes and shall consist of the following articles: 1. JACKET- Dress, waist length, navy blue, polyester and/or wool blend; 2. CAP- Police, navy blue, round type, polyester and/or wool blend; 3. SHIRT- Long sleeve, navy blue with black tie, clip-on) and tie bar (gold); 4. TROUSERS- Navy blue polyester and/or wool blend; 5. SHOES- Black (optional—black boots with plain toe) must be maintained at a high military shine; 6. SOCKS- Black; Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/06, All Rights Reserved. Uniform Regulations - 2 Published with permission by Delano Police Department Delano Police Department Delano PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 7. LEATHER GEAR- Basketweave, black (consist of duty belt), duty weapon, holster, handcuffs with a case, key ring and baton holder. a. Corporal/Officer—will have silver keepers with buttons. b. Command Staff/Sergeant—will have brass buckles and brass keepers with buttons. Class B The uniform shall constitute the normal duty uniform if the Delano Police Department and shall consist of the following articles: 1. CAP—(Optional) Police, navy blue, round type, polyester and/or wool blend (Campaign Cover will be optional and can be worn with any uniform. This hat will be either navy blue or black in color and be of basket weave or straw type). For cold weather. 2. SHIRT- Long sleeve, navy blue, polyester and/or wool blend, or “5.11’ B Class uniform shirt’- long sleeve, midnight blue in color, polyester/wool blend (Optional) 3. TROUSER- Navy blue, polyester and/or wool blend, or “5.11” B Class Uniform Pants Midnight blue in color, polyester/wool blend (Optional) 4. SOCKS- Black; 5. SHOES- Black, (optional—black boots with plain toe) must be maintained at a high military shine; 6. COAT -Black, waist length with gold “P” buttons. (Coat is optional, according to the dictates of the weather.); 7. LEATHER GEAR- Basketweave, black (to consist of duty belt), duty weapon, holster, Handcuffs with the case, key ring and baton with holder. More equipment may be carried to suit the officer, but extra equipment carried must conform to other the equipment policy. a. Corporal/Officer will have silver buckles and silver keepers with buttons. b. Command Staff/Sergeant will have brass buckles and brass keepers with buttons. Note: A black nylon duty belt and accessories may be worn with class B Uniform. Note: You shall wear a black tie with your class B uniform unless an officer is wearing a turtleneck or mock-turtleneck with the long sleeve shirt. Class B Summer This uniform shall be the same as the winter uniform with the exception that a short sleeve, navy blue uniform shirt shall be worn instead of the long sleeve and the tie need not be worn. The shirt must be polyester and/or wool blend. “5.11” B Class Uniform shirt, short sleeve-midnight blue in color, polyester/wool blend (Optional). Note: A white or black t-shirt will be worn with the summer short sleeve shirt, however, black is preferred. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/06, All Rights Reserved. Uniform Regulations - 3 Published with permission by Delano Police Department Delano Police Department Delano PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations This uniform shall only be worn on the instruction of the watch supervisor and/or the chief of police. The uniform shall consist of the following articles: 1. CAP- (Optional) Baseball type, black with “POLICE” embroidered on the front in 1 ½ inch gold letter; 2. BDU- Black in color with gold name embroidered above the right breast pocket. (Maybe worn during inclement weather, special assignments, raids, and with watch supervisor approval); 3. SOCKS- Black; 4. SHOES- Black, (optional—black boots with plain toe) must be maintained at a high military shine; 5. LEATHER GEAR- Basketweave, black (to consist of duty belt), duty weapon, holster, Handcuffs with a case, key ring and baton with holder. More equipment may be carried to suit the officer, but extra equipment may be carried to suit the officer, but extra equipment carried must conform to Policy Number C—4 and D-3. Class D Bicycle Patrol This uniform shall be worn when operating an authorized Delano Police Department bicycle for patrol of other approved functions. The uniform may be worn with either the approved shorts of full-length trousers. The personnel assigned to ride bicycles will also wear the following items while operating such equipment. Each bicycle officer shall have one uniform set issued to them and shall be responsible for the upkeep of said uniform. All additional uniforms and/or equipment shall be paid for by the individual bicycle officer. Damaged uniforms and/or equipment shall be replaced by the bicycle offer per existing department M.O.U. 1. Cycling gloves (May either fully cover hand or may have fingers exposed) 2. Cycling helmet approved by the American National Standards Institute and the SnellMemorial Foundation, black in color and have a reflective “POLICE” labeling on both sides. 3. Clear, amber, yellow, dark or other non-mirrored eyewear. 4. SHIRT– 100% navy blue combed cotton piques. The shirt will have a fashion knot collar, Short sleeve with welt cuffs, two buttons clean finished placket with reinforced box, and white or off white buttons. 5. BADGE AND NAME TAG: A. Badge: The badge will be the department approved embroidered badge, centered on the Left front breast of the shirt. B. Name Tag: The officer’s first initial and last name (i.e. – J. DOE) will be embroidered in two- inch gold upper case letters on the right breast of the shirt centered with the badge on the corresponding breast. C. “POLICE” shall be embroidered in 1-inch upper case gold letters above the name tag. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/06, All Rights Reserved.