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1 1  **Washington County Sheriff's Office**
2 2  
3 -**ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION**
4 -
5 5  Policy Manual
6 6  
7 7  
8 -Volume: AB
6 +Volume: AB Staff Management
9 9  
10 -Staff Management
8 +Chapter: 06 Attire and Grooming
11 11  
12 -Chapter: 06
13 13  
14 -Attire and Grooming
11 +Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 2/9/2022
15 15  
13 +Approved: 2/14/2023
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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220 220  1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) dress pant #45281 women's style;
221 221  1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) pant #3910 men's style;
222 222  1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) pant #3960 women's style.
204 +111. Previously approved brands/styles may be worn while in good repair.
223 223  11. Belt:
224 224  111. Black;
225 225  111. Leather;
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226 226  111. Basket-weave;
227 227  111. Height: 1 and 3/4 inches;
228 228  111. Buckle:
229 -1111. Brass (gold color);
211 +1111. Brass (gold color) or black plastic;
230 230  1111. Width: 2 inches;
231 231  1111. Height: 2 and 1/4 inches.
232 232  11. Shoes:
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307 307  1111. Blauer #8665W, Women's Syle;
308 308  1111. Blauer #8980, Men's Style;
309 309  1111. Blauer #8980W, Women's Style
292 +111. Previously approved brands/styles may be worn while in good repair.
310 310  11. Belt: same as Class-A uniform set.
311 311  11. Shoes/Boots:
312 312  111. Solid black color;
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415 415  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
416 416  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
417 417  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
418 -111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
419 419  111. Warrant Service;
420 420  111. Work Crews; and
421 421  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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423 423  11. Shirt:
424 424  111. Color:
425 425  1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
426 -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.
427 427  111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
428 428  111. Polo style;
429 429  111. Top button only unfastened;
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440 440  1111. Black, all capitalized, block embroidered lettering, 0.25 inch height;
441 441  1111. Centered below name;
442 442  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).
443 -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:
444 444  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
445 445  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
446 -1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
447 447  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
448 448  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
449 449  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
450 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
451 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
452 -1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
453 453  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
454 454  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
455 455  11. Undershirt:
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532 532  
533 533  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.
534 534  1. Mandatory:
535 -11. Firearm;
515 +11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
536 536  11. Belt for holster:
537 537  111. Solid black color;
538 538  111. Basket-weave pattern;
539 539  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
540 -111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
520 +111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold or black color) or black plastic;
541 541  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
542 -11. Holster:
543 -111. Solid black color;
544 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
545 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
546 -111. Must have at least one retaining device.
547 -11. Magazine Holder:
548 -111. Solid black color;
549 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
550 -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.
551 551  1. Optional:
552 552  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
553 553  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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563 563  11. Tan color, casual dress pants;
564 564  11. No dresses, skirts, or shorts.
565 565  1. Footwear:
566 -11. White;
539 +11. Any color approved by Medical Director.
567 567  11. Athletic style shoe.
568 568  
569 569  **AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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582 582  1. Shirts:
583 583  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
584 584  11. Colors:
585 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
586 -111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
558 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
559 +111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
587 587  111. Range Masters: Red;
588 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
561 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
562 +111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
589 589  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
590 590  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
591 591  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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597 597  **AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
598 598  
599 599  1. Appearance:
600 -11. Attire shall be worn and maintained in a neat and presentable manner at all times.
601 -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.
602 602  111. Attire shall fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose);
603 603  111. Brass articles shall be clean and untarnished;
604 604  111. The shirt badge shall be clean with no visible abrasive marks;
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619 619  11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
620 620  11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
621 621  11. Hair:
622 -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.
623 623  111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
624 -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);
625 625  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);
626 626  111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
627 627  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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631 631  111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
632 632  111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
633 633  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.
634 634  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
635 635  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.
636 636  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
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639 639  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.
640 640  111. Beards:
641 641  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
642 -1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
621 +1111. Beards should follow the jawline and should not extend onto the neck.
643 643  111. Mustaches (Without beard):
644 644  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
645 645  1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;
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664 664  11. Visible necklaces;
665 665  11. Visible bracelets;
666 666  11. Visible anklets;
667 -11. Earrings
646 +1. Earrings:
647 +11. Female staff may wear a single pair of stud-style earrings.
648 +11. Male staff may not wear earrings.
668 668  
669 669  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
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