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SOG #19.1
Standard Operating Guideline
Guideline #19.1
Appearance and Dress
02/21/2008
Approved: ___________________________________Director of Public Safety
19.1 Purpose
Members of this department shall present themselves in a professional manner when representing this
department. The first impression of an individual also develops the impression of the department and the
system.
department. The first impression of an individual also develops the impression of the department and the
system.
19.1.2 This policy will outline the uniform and appearance standards of the department.
19.1.3 “Class A” shall consist of: White long sleeve button type shirt, white t-shirt, navy dress pants, navy dress
coat, navy tie, polished black shoes, belt, and cover.
coat, navy tie, polished black shoes, belt, and cover.
19.1.4 “Class B” shall consist of: White long sleeve button type shirt, white t-shirt, navy pants, navy tie, polished
black shoes and black belt.
black shoes and black belt.
19.1.5 “Class C” shall consist of: White or Navy short sleeve button type shirt, t-shirt to match color of shirt,
navy pants, polished black shoes, black belt and department job or sweat shirt as needed.
navy pants, polished black shoes, black belt and department job or sweat shirt as needed.
19.1.6 “Class D” shall consist of: White or Navy polo type shirt, navy pants, polished black shoes and black belt.
19.1.7 “Class E” shall consist of: Khaki pants, department issued polo shirt, Oxford shirt or sweater.
19.1.8 All uniforms with the exception of white t-shirts shall be department issued.
19.1.9 All uniforms will be kept neat and clean.
19.1.10 It shall be considered appropriate to wear only department issued t-shirts when wearing protective clothing
or working in and around the station.
or working in and around the station.
19.1.11 It shall be appropriate to wear only department issued t-shirts in inclement weather such as temperatures
predicted to be greater than 80 degrees F.
predicted to be greater than 80 degrees F.
19.1.12 It shall be appropriate to only wear department issued job/sweat shirts or turn out gear in inclement
weather such as snow, ice, rain, etc. on calls or in house.
weather such as snow, ice, rain, etc. on calls or in house.
19.1.13 Hair will be kept clean and neatly trimmed. Hair length will not be excessive as to create a potential hazard.
19.1.14 Facial hair will not interfere with respiratory protection devices.
19.1.15 Beards or goatees are NOT allowed.