Changes for page AB 06 Attire and Grooming

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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	87	**AB 06_102 __GENERAL__**
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89	89	1. Policy:
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100	100	111. Detract from the established image of the uniform set.
101	101	11. A neat and well-groomed appearance enhances the image of the employee and the WCSO.
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103	103	**AB 06_103 __UNIFORM PURCHASE__**
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105	105	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.
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).
	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).
107	107	1. Employees are responsible for their own uniform purchasing, cleaning, repair, and replacements.
108	108	1. Employees shall replace items before they are so worn or damaged that the items present an unacceptable appearance.
109	109	1. Employees shall replace items when they no longer meet current specifications.
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110	110	1. The burden is on the individual employee to ensure that specific uniform purchase items are approved by the WCSO.
111	111	1. The WCSO will not reimburse an individual who has made an incorrect purchase.
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113	113	**AB 06_104 __CERTIFIED STAFF__**
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115	115	1. For the purposes of this policy, Certified Staff include only:
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122	122	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.
123	123	1. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
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125	125	**AB 06_105 __NON-CERTIFIED STAFF__**
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127	127	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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130	130	1. Non-Certified Staff shall not wear a Class-A or Class-B uniform set.
131	131	1. Non-Certified Staff shall not wear a uniform or uniform items displaying certified status (badge, shoulder patches, star patch, etc.).
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133	133	**AB 06_106 __EXEMPT STAFF__**
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135	135	1. For purposes of this policy, Exempt Staff include:
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160	160	11. Name, rank, and position as detailed for Class-C uniform shirt.
161	161	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.
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163	163	**AB 06_107 __CLASS-A UNIFORM__**
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165	165	1. The Class-A uniform set:
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275	275	11. Cell Phone:
276	276	111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
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278	278	**AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
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280	280	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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358	358	111. Basket-weave;
359	359	111. Black or brass (gold) colored snaps only, if applicable;
360	360	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;
363	363	111. Employees may carry one or two sets of handcuffs;
364	364	111. Employees may be exempted from carrying handcuffs by their division chief deputy or above-ranking WCSO official.
365	365	11. Radio:
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435	435	1111. Solid black color;
436	436	1111. Basket-weave pattern.
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438	438	**AB 06_109 __CLASS-C UNIFORM__**
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440	440	1. The Class-C uniform:
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523	523	11. Taser: Same as Class-B uniform set.
524	524	11. ASP: Same as Class-B uniform set.
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526	526	**AB 06_110 __MEETINGS AND TRAINING__**
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528	528	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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530	530	**AB 06_111 __BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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532	532	1. Shirt:
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540	540	1. No worn or frayed items.
541	541	1. No flip flops.
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543	543	**AB 06_112 __CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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545	545	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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555	555	1. No worn or frayed items
556	556	1. No flip flops
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558	558	**AB 06_113 __WEAPONS POST__**
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560	560	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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579	579	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
580	580	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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582	582	**AB 06_113 __MEDICAL STAFF__**
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584	584	1. Shirt:
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593	593	11. White;
594	594	11. Athletic style shoe.
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596	596	**AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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598	598	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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621	621	11. Pant: Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
622	622	111. K9 Handler: 5.11 Taclite Pro, Coyote color.
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624	624	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
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626	626	1. Appearance:
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669	669	1111. Shall be trimmed with a horizontal line on the bottom;
670	670	1111. Shall not extend more than one fourth of an inch out from the surface of the face.
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672	672	**AB 06_117 __JEWELRY__**
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674	674	1. Approved:
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681	681	11. Visible anklets;
682	682	11. Earrings
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684	684	**AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
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686	686	1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
687	687	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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689	689	**AB 06_119 __INSPECTIONS__**
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691	691	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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692	692	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.
693	693	1. Other inspections may be conducted by or under the direction of the Sheriff.
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695	695	**AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
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697	697	1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
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698	698	1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
699	699	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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701	701	**AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
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703	703	1. Identifying uniform items may be worn by Certified Staff when responding to an emergency while off duty.