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1 1  **Washington County Sheriff's Office**
2 2  
3 -**SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION**
3 +**ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION**
4 4  
5 5  Policy Manual
6 6  
7 7  
8 -Volume: AB Staff Management
8 +Volume: AB
9 9  
10 -Chapter: 06 Attire and Grooming
10 +Staff Management
11 11  
12 +Chapter: 06
12 12  
13 -Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 12/13/2021
14 +Attire and Grooming
14 14  
15 -Approved: 12/19/2022
16 16  
17 +Replaces and/or Supersedes:
17 17  
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 +
18 18  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
19 19  
20 20  AB 06_101 Definitions
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178 178  11. Tie:
179 179  111. Solid black color;
180 180  111. Tied or clip-on;
181 -111. No bow, bolo, or cross-over ties.
182 -111. Tie Tack: Only the current official WCSO tie tack is approved to wear (other previously approved WCSO tie tacks/bars are not approved to wear);
198 +111. No bow, bolo, or cross-over ties.Tie Tack:
199 +1111. Only the current official WCSO tie tack is approved to wear (other previously approved WCSO tie tacks/bars are not approved to wear);
183 183  11. Badge:
184 184  111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket.
185 185  11. Name Bar:
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245 245  111. If carried, cell phones will not be visible (no carry cases);
246 246  111. No pins other than the Honor Guard commendation bar, name bar, and service stars shall be worn;
247 247  111. No bulges in pockets.
265 +11. Jacket for Sheriff, Undersheriff, chief deputies, & lieutenants:
266 +111. Black;
267 +111. Fecheimer 32175;
268 +111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket;
269 +111. Gold-colored buttons with an “S” on front pockets and epaulets;
270 +111. WCSO shoulder patches on both shoulders, attached one inch below shoulder stitch line, and centered with epaulet center line;
271 +111. Name Bar: same as with Class-A shirt;
272 +111. Award Pins: same as with Class-A shirt;
273 +111. Gold-colored sleeve piping on both sleeves:
274 +1111. Sheriff: 5 pipes;
275 +1111. Undersheriff: 4 pipes;
276 +1111. Chief Deputy: 3 pipes;
277 +1111. Lieutenant: 2 pipes.
248 248  11. Cell Phone:
249 249  111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
250 -11. Hats: No hats are permitted.
251 251  
252 252  **AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
253 253  
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274 274  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1148 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
275 275  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1291 Short Sleeve Women's Style;
276 276  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1189 Long Sleeve, Women's Style.
277 -11. Vest Carrier Systems: Agency-issue only.
306 +11. Vest Carrier Systems
307 +111. Color: Silver Tan
308 +111. Epaulets on shoulders
309 +111. Two pleated pockets with three-point flaps;
310 +111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
311 +111. Top button only unfastened;
312 +111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
313 +1111. Elbeco V1 Vest Textrop Style #V1312 vest cover; must be worn with:
314 +11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt
315 +1111. Blauer Armorskin Wool Blend #8470 vest cover; must be worn with:
316 +11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471 long sleeve; or
317 +11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472 short sleeve; or
318 +11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt.
278 278  11. Undershirt:
279 279  111. Solid black;
280 280  111. Crew neck style;
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370 370  111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
371 371  11. Hat:
372 372  111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
373 -111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center; or
414 +111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center.
374 374  111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
375 -111. No western or cowboy hats.
376 376  11. Gloves Case:
377 377  111. May carry more than one;
378 378  111. Solid black color;
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398 398  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
399 399  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
400 400  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
441 +111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
401 401  111. Warrant Service;
402 402  111. Work Crews; and
403 403  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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425 425  111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
426 426  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
427 427  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
469 +1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
428 428  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
429 429  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
430 430  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
473 +1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
474 +1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
475 +1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
431 431  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
432 432  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
433 433  11. Undershirt:
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510 510  
511 511  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.
512 512  1. Mandatory:
513 -11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
558 +11. Firearm;
514 514  11. Belt for holster:
515 515  111. Solid black color;
516 516  111. Basket-weave pattern;
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517 517  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
518 518  111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
519 519  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
520 -11. Holster: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
521 -11. Magazine Holder: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
565 +11. Holster:
566 +111. Solid black color;
567 +111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
568 +111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
569 +111. Must have at least one retaining device.
570 +11. Magazine Holder:
571 +111. Solid black color;
572 +111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
573 +111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material.
522 522  1. Optional:
523 523  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
524 524  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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553 553  1. Shirts:
554 554  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
555 555  11. Colors:
556 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
557 -111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
608 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
609 +111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
558 558  111. Range Masters: Red;
559 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
560 -111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
611 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
561 561  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
562 562  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
563 563  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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606 606  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
607 607  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.
608 608  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
609 -111. Unusual or atypical beards will not be permitted.
660 +111. Unusual or atypical beards (e.g full beard absent mustache, full beard absent chin) will not be permitted.
610 610  111. The neck and upper cheek area must remain clean-shaven at all times.
611 611  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.
612 612  111. Beards:
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640 640  
641 641  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
642 642  
643 -1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff or the Sheriff's designee.
694 +1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
644 644  1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
645 645  1. Badge shrouds should be worn over the badge in the direction of bottom right to top left (direction of right arm with right hand over heart).
646 646  
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652 652  
653 653  **AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
654 654  
655 -1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities, except for the current Sheriff.
706 +1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
656 656  1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
657 -1. Excluding exempt staff, uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
708 +1. Uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
658 658  
659 659  **AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
660 660