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25	25	Review Date:
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27		-08/20/2018
	27	+07/26/2016
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30	30	Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
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32		-Undersheriff James Standley
	32	+Undersheriff Bart Bailey
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35	35	__**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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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:
90	90	11. Employees shall wear approved attire while on duty, as outlined in this policy.
91	91	11. While off duty, employees shall not wear attire that would identify the individual as an employee or representative of the WCSO, except as specifically approved.
92		-111. Reasonable public exposure in uniform while off duty is allowed during transit to and from work assignments.
93		-111. Unnecessary and extended public exposure while in uniform off duty should be avoided.
94	94	11. Employees shall maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance while on duty.
95	95	1. Rationale:
96	96	11. Approved uniforms:
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102	102	111. Detract from the established image of the uniform set.
103	103	11. A neat and well-groomed appearance enhances the image of the employee and the WCSO.
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105	105	**AB 06_103 __UNIFORM PURCHASE__**
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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). 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).
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.
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115	115	**AB 06_104 __CERTIFIED STAFF__**
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117	117	1. For the purposes of this policy, Certified Staff include only:
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124	124	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.
125	125	1. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
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	128	+
127	127	**AB 06_105 __NON-CERTIFIED STAFF__**
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129	129	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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132	132	1. Non-Certified Staff shall not wear a Class-A or Class-B uniform set.
133	133	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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135	135	**AB 06_106 __EXEMPT STAFF__**
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137	137	1. For purposes of this policy, Exempt Staff include:
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162	162	11. Name, rank, and position as detailed for Class-C uniform shirt.
163	163	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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165	165	**AB 06_107 __CLASS-A UNIFORM__**
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167	167	1. The Class-A uniform set:
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277	277	11. Cell Phone:
278	278	111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
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280	280	**AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
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282	282	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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360	360	111. Basket-weave;
361	361	111. Black or brass (gold) colored snaps only, if applicable;
362	362	111. Handcuffs must be silver or black colored only;
363		-111. Handcuffs must be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer (examples: Smith & Wesson, Peerless, or Hiatt);
364		-111. Handcuffs must be of the chain link style, hinged cuffs are not permitted;
365	365	111. Employees may carry one or two sets of handcuffs;
366	366	111. Employees may be exempted from carrying handcuffs by their division chief deputy or above-ranking WCSO official.
367	367	11. Radio:
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437	437	1111. Solid black color;
438	438	1111. Basket-weave pattern.
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440	440	**AB 06_109 __CLASS-C UNIFORM__**
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442	442	1. The Class-C uniform:
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525	525	11. Taser: Same as Class-B uniform set.
526	526	11. ASP: Same as Class-B uniform set.
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528	528	**AB 06_110 __MEETINGS AND TRAINING__**
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530	530	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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532	532	**AB 06_111 __BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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534	534	1. Shirt:
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542	542	1. No worn or frayed items.
543	543	1. No flip flops.
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545	545	**AB 06_112 __CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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547	547	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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557	557	1. No worn or frayed items
558	558	1. No flip flops
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560	560	**AB 06_113 __WEAPONS POST__**
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562	562	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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581	581	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
582	582	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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584	584	**AB 06_113 __MEDICAL STAFF__**
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586	586	1. Shirt:
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595	595	11. White;
596	596	11. Athletic style shoe.
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598	598	**AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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600	600	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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623	623	11. Pant: Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
624	624	111. K9 Handler: 5.11 Taclite Pro, Coyote color.
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626	626	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
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628	628	1. Appearance:
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671	671	1111. Shall be trimmed with a horizontal line on the bottom;
672	672	1111. Shall not extend more than one fourth of an inch out from the surface of the face.
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674	674	**AB 06_117 __JEWELRY__**
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676	676	1. Approved:
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683	683	11. Visible anklets;
684	684	11. Earrings
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686	686	**AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
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688	688	1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
689	689	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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691	691	**AB 06_119 __INSPECTIONS__**
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693	693	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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694	694	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.
695	695	1. Other inspections may be conducted by or under the direction of the Sheriff.
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697	697	**AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
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699	699	1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
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700	700	1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
701	701	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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703	703	**AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
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705	705	1. Identifying uniform items may be worn by Certified Staff when responding to an emergency while off duty.