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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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	104	+
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	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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290	290	111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
291	291	111. Top button only unfastened;
292	292	111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
293		-1111. Blauer #8446 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
294		-1111. Blauer #8675 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
295		-1111. Blauer #8436 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
296		-1111. Blauer #8670 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
297		-1111. Blauer #8446W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
298		-1111. Blauer #8675W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
299		-1111. Blauer #8436W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
300		-1111. Blauer #8670W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
	298	+1111. Blauer #8910 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
	299	+1111. Blauer #8900 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
	300	+1111. Blauer #8910W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
	301	+1111. Blauer #8900W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
301	301	1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1222 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
302	302	1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1124 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
303	303	1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1277 Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
304		-1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1176 Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
	305	+1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1176 Long Sleeve, Women's Syle;
305	305	1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1248 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
306	306	1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1148 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
307	307	1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1291 Short Sleeve Women's Style;
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364	364	111. Basket-weave;
365	365	111. Black or brass (gold) colored snaps only, if applicable;
366	366	111. Handcuffs must be silver or black colored only;
367		-111. Handcuffs must be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer (examples: Smith & Wesson, Peerless, or Hiatt);
368		-111. Handcuffs must be of the chain link style, hinged cuffs are not permitted;
369	369	111. Employees may carry one or two sets of handcuffs;
370	370	111. Employees may be exempted from carrying handcuffs by their division chief deputy or above-ranking WCSO official.
371	371	11. Radio:
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441	441	1111. Solid black color;
442	442	1111. Basket-weave pattern.
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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	532	**AB 06_110 __MEETINGS AND TRAINING__**
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534	534	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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536	536	**AB 06_111 __BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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538	538	1. Shirt:
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546	546	1. No worn or frayed items.
547	547	1. No flip flops.
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549	549	**AB 06_112 __CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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551	551	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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561	561	1. No worn or frayed items
562	562	1. No flip flops
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564	564	**AB 06_113 __WEAPONS POST__**
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566	566	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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585	585	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
586	586	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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588	588	**AB 06_113 __MEDICAL STAFF__**
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590	590	1. Shirt:
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599	599	11. White;
600	600	11. Athletic style shoe.
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602	602	**AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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604	604	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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627	627	11. Pant: Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
628	628	111. K9 Handler: 5.11 Taclite Pro, Coyote color.
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630	630	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
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632	632	1. Appearance:
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675	675	1111. Shall be trimmed with a horizontal line on the bottom;
676	676	1111. Shall not extend more than one fourth of an inch out from the surface of the face.
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678	678	**AB 06_117 __JEWELRY__**
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680	680	1. Approved:
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687	687	11. Visible anklets;
688	688	11. Earrings
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690	690	**AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
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692	692	1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
693		-1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
694	694	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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696	696	**AB 06_119 __INSPECTIONS__**
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698	698	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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699	699	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.
700	700	1. Other inspections may be conducted by or under the direction of the Sheriff.
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702	702	**AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
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704	704	1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
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705	705	1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
706	706	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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708	708	**AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
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710	710	1. Identifying uniform items may be worn by Certified Staff when responding to an emergency while off duty.