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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 12/19/2022
	14	+Attire and Grooming
14	14
15		-Approved: 2/9/2023
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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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:
	418	+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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405	405	11. Shirt:
406	406	111. Color:
407	407	1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
408		-1111. Non-Certified Staff:
409		-11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Maroon;
410		-11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Light Grey.
	426	+1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Tan”, “Silver Tan”, "Dark Green", "Navy", "Light Gray", "Royal Blue";
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:
	443	+111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
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.”
	446	+1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
430	430	1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
431	431	1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
432	432	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.
433	433	1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
434	434	1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
435	435	11. Undershirt:
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512	512
513	513	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.
514	514	1. Mandatory:
515		-11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
	535	+11. Firearm;
516	516	11. Belt for holster:
517	517	111. Solid black color;
518	518	111. Basket-weave pattern;
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519	519	111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
520	520	111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
521	521	111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
522		-11. Holster: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
523		-11. Magazine Holder: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
	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.
524	524	1. Optional:
525	525	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
526	526	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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555	555	1. Shirts:
556	556	11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
557	557	11. Colors:
558		-111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
559		-111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
	585	+111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
	586	+111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
560	560	111. Range Masters: Red;
561		-111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
562		-111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
	588	+111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
563	563	111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
564	564	11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
565	565	111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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571	571	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
572	572
573	573	1. Appearance:
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	+11. Attire shall be worn and maintained in a neat and presentable manner at all times.
	601	+11. The following criteria shall be followed:
575	575	111. Attire shall fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose);
576	576	111. Brass articles shall be clean and untarnished;
577	577	111. The shirt badge shall be clean with no visible abrasive marks;
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592	592	11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
593	593	11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
594	594	11. Hair:
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.
	622	+111. Must be clean and neat;
602	602	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);
603	603	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);
604	604	111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
605	605	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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609	609	111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
610	610	111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
611	611	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.
613	613	111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
614	614	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.
615	615	111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
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618	618	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.
619	619	111. Beards:
620	620	1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
621		-1111. Beards should follow the jawline and should not extend onto the neck.
	642	+1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
622	622	111. Mustaches (Without beard):
623	623	1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
624	624	1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;