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1 1  **Washington County Sheriff's Office**
2 2  
3 -**ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION**
3 +**SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION**
4 4  
5 5  Policy Manual
6 6  
7 7  
8 -Volume: AB
8 +Volume: AB Staff Management
9 9  
10 -Staff Management
10 +Chapter: 06 Attire and Grooming
11 11  
12 -Chapter: 06
13 13  
14 -Attire and Grooming
13 +Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 06 12/13/2021
15 15  
15 +Approved: 12/19/2022
16 16  
17 -Replaces and/or Supersedes:
18 18  
19 -AB 06 06/14/2011
20 -
21 -Published:
22 -
23 -01/26/2015
24 -
25 -Review Date:
26 -
27 -01/13/2020
28 -
29 -
30 -Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
31 -
32 -Undersheriff James Standley
33 -
34 -
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
36 36  
37 37  AB 06_101 Definitions
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92 92  111. Reasonable public exposure in uniform while off duty is allowed during transit to and from work assignments.
93 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.
78 +11. If there is a disagreement between an employee and supervisor regarding attire/and or grooming the Sheriff or their designee will make the final determination.
95 95  1. Rationale:
96 96  11. Approved uniforms:
97 97  111. Provide personal identification of the individual;
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194 194  11. Tie:
195 195  111. Solid black color;
196 196  111. Tied or clip-on;
197 -111. No bow, bolo, or cross-over ties.Tie Tack:
198 -1111. Only the current official WCSO tie tack is approved to wear (other previously approved WCSO tie tacks/bars are not approved to wear);
181 +111. No bow, bolo, or cross-over ties.
182 +111. Tie Tack: Only the current official WCSO tie tack is approved to wear (other previously approved WCSO tie tacks/bars are not approved to wear);
199 199  11. Badge:
200 200  111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket.
201 201  11. Name Bar:
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261 261  111. If carried, cell phones will not be visible (no carry cases);
262 262  111. No pins other than the Honor Guard commendation bar, name bar, and service stars shall be worn;
263 263  111. No bulges in pockets.
264 -11. Jacket for Sheriff, Undersheriff, chief deputies, & lieutenants:
265 -111. Black;
266 -111. Fecheimer 32175;
267 -111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket;
268 -111. Gold-colored buttons with an “S” on front pockets and epaulets;
269 -111. WCSO shoulder patches on both shoulders, attached one inch below shoulder stitch line, and centered with epaulet center line;
270 -111. Name Bar: same as with Class-A shirt;
271 -111. Award Pins: same as with Class-A shirt;
272 -111. Gold-colored sleeve piping on both sleeves:
273 -1111. Sheriff: 5 pipes;
274 -1111. Undersheriff: 4 pipes;
275 -1111. Chief Deputy: 3 pipes;
276 -1111. Lieutenant: 2 pipes.
277 277  11. Cell Phone:
278 278  111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
250 +11. Hats: No hats are permitted.
279 279  
280 280  **AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
281 281  
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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;
294 294  1111. Blauer #8675 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
295 -1111. Blauer #8436 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
296 296  1111. Blauer #8670 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
297 -1111. Blauer #8446W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
298 298  1111. Blauer #8675W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
299 -1111. Blauer #8436W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
300 300  1111. Blauer #8670W 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;
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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;
308 308  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1189 Long Sleeve, Women's Style.
309 -11. Vest Carrier Systems
310 -111. Color: Silver Tan
311 -111. Epaulets on shoulders
312 -111. Two pleated pockets with three-point flaps;
313 -111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
314 -111. Top button only unfastened;
315 -111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
316 -1111. Elbeco V1 Vest Textrop Style #V1312 vest cover; must be worn with:
317 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt
318 -1111. Blauer Armorskin Wool Blend #8470 vest cover; must be worn with:
319 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471 long sleeve; or
320 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472 short sleeve; or
321 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt.
277 +11. Vest Carrier Systems: Agency-issue only.
322 322  11. Undershirt:
323 323  111. Solid black;
324 324  111. Crew neck style;
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414 414  111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
415 415  11. Hat:
416 416  111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
417 -111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center.
373 +111. Solid black, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in gold, block lettering on the front, center; or
418 418  111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
375 +111. No western or cowboy hats.
419 419  11. Gloves Case:
420 420  111. May carry more than one;
421 421  111. Solid black color;
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441 441  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
442 442  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
443 443  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
444 -111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
445 445  111. Warrant Service;
446 446  111. Work Crews; and
447 447  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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469 469  111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
470 470  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
471 471  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
472 -1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
473 473  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
474 474  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
475 475  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
476 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
477 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
478 -1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
479 479  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
480 480  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
481 481  11. Undershirt:
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558 558  
559 559  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.
560 560  1. Mandatory:
561 -11. Firearm;
513 +11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
562 562  11. Belt for holster:
563 563  111. Solid black color;
564 564  111. Basket-weave pattern;
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565 565  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
566 566  111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
567 567  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
568 -11. Holster:
569 -111. Solid black color;
570 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
571 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
572 -111. Must have at least one retaining device.
573 -11. Magazine Holder:
574 -111. Solid black color;
575 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
576 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material.
520 +11. Holster: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
521 +11. Magazine Holder: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
577 577  1. Optional:
578 578  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
579 579  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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608 608  1. Shirts:
609 609  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
610 610  11. Colors:
611 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
612 -111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
556 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
557 +111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
613 613  111. Range Masters: Red;
614 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
559 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
560 +111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
615 615  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
616 616  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
617 617  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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655 655  111. Hair combs, clips, or pins that match the color of the hair may be worn;
656 656  111. Shall not extend greater than two inches from the scalp for natural-styles;
657 657  111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
658 -111. Staff shall be clean-shaven at the beginning of their shift.
659 -111. Facial hair on the jaw below the side burns is prohibited except as outlined below.
660 -111. Mustaches:
661 -1111. Shall be neatly trimmed;
604 +111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
605 +11. Facial Hair:
606 +111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
607 +111. Facial hair must be of a natural color. If dye is used it must be consistent in coloration and of a natural color matching any existing hair.
608 +111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
609 +111. Unusual or atypical beards will not be permitted.
610 +111. The neck and upper cheek area must remain clean-shaven at all times.
611 +111. Patchy of clumpy facial hair will not be permitted. If an employee is unable to grow facial hair to meet the standards herein the employee must remain clean-shaven.
612 +111. Beards:
613 +1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
614 +1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
615 +111. Mustaches (Without beard):
616 +1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
662 662  1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;
663 663  1111. Shall not extend below the vermilion border of the top lip;
664 664  1111. The sides shall not extend below the bottom lip.
665 -111. Goatees:
620 +111. Goatees (Without Beard):
666 666  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained Goatee may be worn.
667 -111. Side burns:
622 +111. Sideburns (Without Beard):
623 +1111. Neatly trimmed and maintained sideburns may be worn;
668 668  1111. Must be neatly trimmed and extend straight down without flare;
669 669  1111. Shall not extend below the bottom of the ear;
670 670  1111. Shall be trimmed with a horizontal line on the bottom;
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684 684  
685 685  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
686 686  
687 -1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
643 +1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff or the Sheriff's designee.
688 688  1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
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).
690 690  
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696 696  
697 697  **AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
698 698  
699 -1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
655 +1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities, except for the current Sheriff.
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 -1. Uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
657 +1. Excluding exempt staff, uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
702 702  
703 703  **AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
704 704