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Changes for page AB 06 Attire and Grooming

Last modified by Spencer Dobson on 2023/02/14 20:21
From version 13.1
edited by Spencer Dobson
on 2023/01/23 18:09
Change comment: updated per Sheriff 1/23/23
To version 16.1
edited by Spencer Dobson
on 2023/02/09 22:47
Change comment: Approved by the Sheriff 2/9/2023.

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10 10  Chapter: 06 Attire and Grooming
11 11  
12 12  
13 -Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 12/13/2021
13 +Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 12/19/2022
14 14  
15 -Approved: 12/19/2022
15 +Approved: 2/9/2023
16 16  
17 17  
18 18  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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406 406  111. Color:
407 407  1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
408 408  1111. Non-Certified Staff:
409 -11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 Maroon;
410 -11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 Light Grey.
409 +11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Maroon;
410 +11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Light Grey.
411 411  111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
412 412  111. Polo style;
413 413  111. Top button only unfastened;
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424 424  1111. Black, all capitalized, block embroidered lettering, 0.25 inch height;
425 425  1111. Centered below name;
426 426  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).
427 -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:
428 428  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
429 429  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
430 430  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
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571 571  **AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
572 572  
573 573  1. Appearance:
574 -11. Attire shall be worn and maintained in a neat and presentable manner at all times.
575 -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.
576 576  111. Attire shall fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose);
577 577  111. Brass articles shall be clean and untarnished;
578 578  111. The shirt badge shall be clean with no visible abrasive marks;
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593 593  11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
594 594  11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
595 595  11. Hair:
596 -111. Must be clean, neat, and presentable as determined by the Sheriff, or the Sheriff's designee.
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. (e.g.)
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.
597 597  111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
598 -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);
599 599  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);
600 600  111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
601 601  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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605 605  111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
606 606  111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
607 607  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.
608 608  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
609 609  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.
610 610  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
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613 613  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.
614 614  111. Beards:
615 615  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
616 -1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
621 +1111. Beards should follow the jawline and should not extend onto the neck.
617 617  111. Mustaches (Without beard):
618 618  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
619 619  1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;