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84	84	1. Weapons Post: Any position or assignment that requires the individual to carry a firearm.
85	85	1. On-Duty: Officially representing the WCSO.
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87		-
88	88	**AB 06_102 __GENERAL__**
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90	90	1. Policy:
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101	101	111. Detract from the established image of the uniform set.
102	102	11. A neat and well-groomed appearance enhances the image of the employee and the WCSO.
103	103
104		-
105	105	**AB 06_103 __UNIFORM PURCHASE__**
106	106
107	107	1. The County's uniform allowance is strictly designed to help reimburse employees for their official uniforms. The allowance is not provided as a benefit.
108		-1. An employee is not eligible for a uniform allowance if off work and not receiving County pay when the allowance is given (January & July). However, a pro-rated allowance check will be issued within 3 weeks of the employee's return to work based upon the number of days left in that semi-annual distribution period. There is no reimbursement for employees who are off work for an entire distribution period (e.g., FMLA, military leave).
	106	+1. An employee is not eligible for a uniform allowance if off work and not receiving County pay when the allowance is given (January & July). There is no reimbursement for employees who are off work for an entire distribution period (e.g., FMLA, military leave).
109	109	1. Employees are responsible for their own uniform purchasing, cleaning, repair, and replacements.
110	110	1. Employees shall replace items before they are so worn or damaged that the items present an unacceptable appearance.
111	111	1. Employees shall replace items when they no longer meet current specifications.
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112	112	1. The burden is on the individual employee to ensure that specific uniform purchase items are approved by the WCSO.
113	113	1. The WCSO will not reimburse an individual who has made an incorrect purchase.
114	114
115		-
116	116	**AB 06_104 __CERTIFIED STAFF__**
117	117
118	118	1. For the purposes of this policy, Certified Staff include only:
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125	125	1. Non-weapons-qualified employees shall not wear a visible identifying uniform or uniform items displaying certified status (badge, shoulder patches, star patch, etc.) in public, including traveling to and from work.
126	126	1. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
127	127
128		-
129	129	**AB 06_105 __NON-CERTIFIED STAFF__**
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131	131	1. For the purposes of this policy, Non-Certified Staff include all employees who do not meet the requirements of Certified Staff.
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134	134	1. Non-Certified Staff shall not wear a Class-A or Class-B uniform set.
135	135	1. Non-Certified Staff shall not wear a uniform or uniform items displaying certified status (badge, shoulder patches, star patch, etc.).
136	136
137		-
138	138	**AB 06_106 __EXEMPT STAFF__**
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140	140	1. For purposes of this policy, Exempt Staff include:
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165	165	11. Name, rank, and position as detailed for Class-C uniform shirt.
166	166	1. When wearing business or casual business attire, Exempt Staff may wear weapon related items (belt, holster, magazine case, etc.) in either black or brown.
167	167
168		-
169	169	**AB 06_107 __CLASS-A UNIFORM__**
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171	171	1. The Class-A uniform set:
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281	281	11. Cell Phone:
282	282	111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
283	283
284		-
285	285	**AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
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287	287	1. The Class-B uniform set should be worn as the regular day-to-day working uniform for all Certified Staff.
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365	365	111. Basket-weave;
366	366	111. Black or brass (gold) colored snaps only, if applicable;
367	367	111. Handcuffs must be silver or black colored only;
	361	+111. Handcuffs must be manufactured by Smith & Wesson, Peerless, or Hiatt;
	362	+111. Handcuffs must be of the chain link style, hinged cuffs are not permitted;
368	368	111. Employees may carry one or two sets of handcuffs;
369	369	111. Employees may be exempted from carrying handcuffs by their division chief deputy or above-ranking WCSO official.
370	370	11. Radio:
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440	440	1111. Solid black color;
441	441	1111. Basket-weave pattern.
442	442
443		-
444	444	**AB 06_109 __CLASS-C UNIFORM__**
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446	446	1. The Class-C uniform:
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529	529	11. Taser: Same as Class-B uniform set.
530	530	11. ASP: Same as Class-B uniform set.
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532		-
533	533	**AB 06_110 __MEETINGS AND TRAINING__**
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535	535	1. An appropriate uniform set, business attire, or casual business attire shall be worn by Certified Staff and Non-Certified Staff during meetings and training sessions that do not otherwise require or allow different attire.
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537		-
538	538	**AB 06_111 __BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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540	540	1. Shirt:
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548	548	1. No worn or frayed items.
549	549	1. No flip flops.
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551		-
552	552	**AB 06_112 __CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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554	554	1. Certified Staff and Non-Certified Staff may be allowed to wear casual business attire on specific occasions approved by a chief or above ranking WCSO official.
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564	564	1. No worn or frayed items
565	565	1. No flip flops
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567		-
568	568	**AB 06_113 __WEAPONS POST__**
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570	570	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.
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589	589	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
590	590	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
591	591
592		-
593	593	**AB 06_113 __MEDICAL STAFF__**
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595	595	1. Shirt:
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604	604	11. White;
605	605	11. Athletic style shoe.
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607		-
608	608	**AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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610	610	1. A Special Duty uniform may be substituted for a Class-B uniform, if applicable. Deviations from the established uniform policies and/or procedures may be necessary for individuals in Special Duty assignments. However, such deviations must be specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
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633	633	11. Pant: Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
634	634	111. K9 Handler: 5.11 Taclite Pro, Coyote color.
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636		-
637	637	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
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639	639	1. Appearance:
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682	682	1111. Shall be trimmed with a horizontal line on the bottom;
683	683	1111. Shall not extend more than one fourth of an inch out from the surface of the face.
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686	686	**AB 06_117 __JEWELRY__**
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688	688	1. Approved:
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695	695	11. Visible anklets;
696	696	11. Earrings
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698		-
699	699	**AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
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701	701	1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
702	702	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).
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705	705	**AB 06_119 __INSPECTIONS__**
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707	707	1. Supervisors shall regularly inspect that the attire and grooming standards are being followed by the employees under their direct command.
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708	708	1. A formal uniform inspection may be conducted once a year or more for all Certified Staff. This inspection shall be conducted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
709	709	1. Other inspections may be conducted by or under the direction of the Sheriff.
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712	712	**AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
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714	714	1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
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715	715	1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
716	716	1. Uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
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718		-
719	719	**AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
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721	721	1. Identifying uniform items may be worn by Certified Staff when responding to an emergency while off duty.