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25	25	Review Date:
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27		-06/17/2019
	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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34	34
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	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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	168	+
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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	284	+
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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330	330	11. Pants:
331	331	111. Solid black color;
332	332	111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
333		-1111. Blauer #8665, Men's Style;
334		-1111. Blauer #8665W, Women's Syle;
	334	+1111. Blauer #8810X, Men's Style;
	335	+1111. Blauer #8810WX, Women's Syle;
335	335	1111. Blauer #8980, Men's Style;
336	336	1111. Blauer #8980W, Women's Style
	338	+1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) #49300, #47300, Men's Style (with side pockets);
	339	+1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) #49300, #47300W, Women's Style (with side pockets);
	340	+1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) pant, #39300, Men's Style;
	341	+1111. Flying Cross (Fechheimer) pant, #39300W, Women's Style;
	342	+1111. 5.11 PDU Class B Twill Cargo Pant, #74326, Men's Style;
	343	+1111. 5.11 PDU Class B Twill Cargo Pant, #64306, Women's Style;
	344	+1111. 5.11 PDU Class B Stryke Pant, #74427, Men's Style;
	345	+1111. 5.11 PDU Class B Stryke Pant, #64402, Women's Style.
337	337	11. Belt: same as Class-A uniform set.
338	338	11. Shoes/Boots:
339	339	111. Solid black color;
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356	356	111. Basket-weave;
357	357	111. Black or brass (gold) colored snaps only, if applicable;
358	358	111. Handcuffs must be silver or black colored only;
359		-111. Handcuffs must be manufactured by a reputable manufacturer (examples: Smith & Wesson, Peerless, or Hiatt);
360		-111. Handcuffs must be of the chain link style, hinged cuffs are not permitted;
361	361	111. Employees may carry one or two sets of handcuffs;
362	362	111. Employees may be exempted from carrying handcuffs by their division chief deputy or above-ranking WCSO official.
363	363	11. Radio:
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433	433	1111. Solid black color;
434	434	1111. Basket-weave pattern.
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436	436	**AB 06_109 __CLASS-C UNIFORM__**
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438	438	1. The Class-C uniform:
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521	521	11. Taser: Same as Class-B uniform set.
522	522	11. ASP: Same as Class-B uniform set.
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524	524	**AB 06_110 __MEETINGS AND TRAINING__**
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526	526	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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528	528	**AB 06_111 __BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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530	530	1. Shirt:
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538	538	1. No worn or frayed items.
539	539	1. No flip flops.
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541	541	**AB 06_112 __CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE__**
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543	543	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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553	553	1. No worn or frayed items
554	554	1. No flip flops
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556	556	**AB 06_113 __WEAPONS POST__**
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558	558	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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577	577	11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
578	578	11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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580	580	**AB 06_113 __MEDICAL STAFF__**
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582	582	1. Shirt:
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591	591	11. White;
592	592	11. Athletic style shoe.
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594	594	**AB 06_115 __SPECIAL DUTY__**
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596	596	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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619	619	11. Pant: Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
620	620	111. K9 Handler: 5.11 Taclite Pro, Coyote color.
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622	622	**AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
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624	624	1. Appearance:
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632	632	111. Uniforms shall be clean and wrinkle-free;
633	633	111. Pockets shall not be filled so as to create an unsightly bulge;
634	634	111. Frayed, torn, patched, faded, or mended items are not allowed.
635		-11. Special assignments may require standards either more strict or more lenient than outlined herein. Ultimate approval of any attire rests with the sheriff or designee.
636	636	1. Grooming:
637	637	11. Tattoos, body art, and/or brands:
638		-111. Shall not be permitted on the face, neck, or scalp;
639		-111. That are obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory (sex, race, religion, etc.) shall not be permitted;
	652	+111. Shall not be permitted on the hands, face, neck, or scalp;
	653	+111. That are excessive, obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory (sex, race, religion, etc.) shall not be permitted;
640	640	111. That advocate or symbolize gangs, drugs, or extremist groups shall not be permitted;
641		-111. Unapproved body art shall not be visible while wearing uniform attire.
	655	+111. Shall not be visible while wearing uniform attire. Tattoos on arms shall be covered by wearing a long sleeved uniform shirt (no bandage-type wraps).
642	642	11. Cosmetics shall be subdued and blended to match the natural skin color of the individual.
643	643	11. False eyelashes are prohibited.
644	644	11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
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646	646	11. Hair:
647	647	111. Must be clean and neat;
648	648	111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
649		-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);
	663	+111. For women: 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);
	664	+111. For men: Does not extend further than one inch below the bottom of the earlobe.
650	650	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);
651	651	111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
652	652	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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655	655	111. Shall not extend greater than two inches from the scalp for natural-styles;
656	656	111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
657	657	111. Staff shall be clean-shaven at the beginning of their shift.
658		-111. Facial hair on the jaw below the side burns is prohibited except as outlined below.
	673	+111. Facial hair on the jaw below the side burns is prohibited.
659	659	111. Mustaches:
660	660	1111. Shall be neatly trimmed;
661	661	1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;
662	662	1111. Shall not extend below the vermilion border of the top lip;
663	663	1111. The sides shall not extend below the bottom lip.
664		-111. Goatees:
665		-1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained Goatee may be worn.
666	666	111. Side burns:
667	667	1111. Must be neatly trimmed and extend straight down without flare;
668	668	1111. Shall not extend below the bottom of the ear;
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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		-1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
688	688	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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690	690	**AB 06_119 __INSPECTIONS__**
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692	692	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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693	693	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.
694	694	1. Other inspections may be conducted by or under the direction of the Sheriff.
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696	696	**AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
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698	698	1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
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699	699	1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
700	700	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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702	702	**AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
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704	704	1. Identifying uniform items may be worn by Certified Staff when responding to an emergency while off duty.