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1	1	**Washington County Sheriff's Office**
2	2
3		-**ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION**
	3	+**SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION**
4	4
5	5	Policy Manual
6	6
7	7
8		-Volume: AB
	8	+Volume: AB Staff Management
9	9
10		-Staff Management
	10	+Chapter: 06 Attire and Grooming
11	11
12		-Chapter: 06
13	13
14		-Attire and Grooming
	13	+Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 12/19/2022
15	15
	15	+Approved: 2/9/2023
16	16
17		-Replaces and/or Supersedes:
18	18
19		-AB 06 06/14/2011
20		-
21		-Published:
22		-
23		-01/26/2015
24		-
25		-Review Date:
26		-
27		-12/13/2021
28		-
29		-
30		-Sheriff Nate Brooksby
31		-
32		-Undersheriff Barry Golding
33		-
34		-
35	35	__**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
36	36
37	37	AB 06_101 Definitions
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264	264	111. No bulges in pockets.
265	265	11. Cell Phone:
266	266	111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
	250	+11. Hats: No hats are permitted.
267	267
268	268	**AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
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386	386	111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
387	387	11. Hat:
388	388	111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
389		-111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center.
	373	+111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center; or
390	390	111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
	375	+111. No western or cowboy hats.
391	391	11. Gloves Case:
392	392	111. May carry more than one;
393	393	111. Solid black color;
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413	413	11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
414	414	11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
415	415	11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
416		-111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
417	417	111. Warrant Service;
418	418	111. Work Crews; and
419	419	111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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421	421	11. Shirt:
422	422	111. Color:
423	423	1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
424		-1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Tan”, “Silver Tan”, "Dark Green", "Navy", "Light Gray", "Royal Blue";
	408	+1111. Non-Certified Staff:
	409	+11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Maroon;
	410	+11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Light Grey.
425	425	111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
426	426	111. Polo style;
427	427	111. Top button only unfastened;
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438	438	1111. Black, all capitalized, block embroidered lettering, 0.25 inch height;
439	439	1111. Centered below name;
440	440	1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Civilian Staff” shall be embroidered in place of rank. Deviations from this may be granted by a division chief or above-ranking WCSO official (e.g., for Evidence Tech or Office Manager).
441		-111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
	427	+111. Only the following brands/styles are approved for certified:
442	442	1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
443	443	1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
444		-1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
445	445	1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
446	446	1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
447	447	1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
448		-1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
449		-1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
450		-1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
451	451	1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
452	452	1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
453	453	11. Undershirt:
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530	530
531	531	1. This section applies to any personnel who is currently assigned to or working in a weapons post, whether long-term or temporary due to specific assignment or circumstances of events. Reference policy: AE 04 Firearms.
532	532	1. Mandatory:
533		-11. Firearm;
	515	+11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
534	534	11. Belt for holster:
535	535	111. Solid black color;
536	536	111. Basket-weave pattern;
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537	537	111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
538	538	111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
539	539	111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
540		-11. Holster:
541		-111. Solid black color;
542		-111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
543		-111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
544		-111. Must have at least one retaining device.
545		-11. Magazine Holder:
546		-111. Solid black color;
547		-111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
548		-111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material.
	522	+11. Holster: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
	523	+11. Magazine Holder: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
549	549	1. Optional:
550	550	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
551	551	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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580	580	1. Shirts:
581	581	11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
582	582	11. Colors:
583		-111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
584		-111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
	558	+111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
	559	+111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
585	585	111. Range Masters: Red;
586		-111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
	561	+111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
	562	+111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
587	587	111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
588	588	11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
589	589	111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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595	595	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
596	596
597	597	1. Appearance:
598		-11. Attire shall be worn and maintained in a neat and presentable manner at all times.
599		-11. The following criteria shall be followed:
	574	+11. Unless otherwise stated and because deviations from these standards could present officer safety issues, the following appearance standards shall apply to all employees, except those whose current assignment would deem them not appropriate, and where the Sheriff has granted exception.
600	600	111. Attire shall fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose);
601	601	111. Brass articles shall be clean and untarnished;
602	602	111. The shirt badge shall be clean with no visible abrasive marks;
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617	617	11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
618	618	11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
619	619	11. Hair:
620		-111. Must be clean and neat;
	595	+111. Hairstyles of all employees shall be neat in appearance.
	596	+111. For all male employees:
	597	+1111. Hair must not extend below the top edge of the uniform collar while assuming a normal stance.
	598	+1111. Hair shall not be greater than 2.5 inches in length regardless of styling.
	599	+111. For sworn female employees:
	600	+1111. Hair must be no longer than the horizontal level of the bottom of the uniform shoulder patch when the employee is standing.
	601	+1111. Hair may be worn up or in a tightly wrapped braid or ponytail.
621	621	111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
622		-111. Does not extend further than the bottom of the yoke of the Class B uniform shirt while standing (clerical staff are exempt from this requirement);
623	623	111. Hair that is combed or styled forward shall not be lower on the forehead than the eyebrows (measured from the highest point of the eyebrows);
624	624	111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
625	625	111. May be combed over the ears; but, shall taper naturally into the hair not more than two inches in front of the ears;
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629	629	111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
630	630	111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
631	631	11. Facial Hair:
	612	+111. If an employee is unable to grow facial hair that fills in properly, it may distract from a professional look. If any supervisor deems the facial hair to be unsightly, the employee will shave when requested.
632	632	111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
633	633	111. Facial hair must be of a natural color. If dye is used it must be consistent in coloration and of a natural color matching any existing hair.
634	634	111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
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637	637	111. Patchy of clumpy facial hair will not be permitted. If an employee is unable to grow facial hair to meet the standards herein the employee must remain clean-shaven.
638	638	111. Beards:
639	639	1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
640		-1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
	621	+1111. Beards should follow the jawline and should not extend onto the neck.
641	641	111. Mustaches (Without beard):
642	642	1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
643	643	1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;