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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 -12/13/2021
28 -
29 -
30 -Sheriff Nate Brooksby
31 -
32 -Undersheriff Barry Golding
33 -
34 -
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
36 36  
37 37  AB 06_101 Definitions
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195 195  11. Tie:
196 196  111. Solid black color;
197 197  111. Tied or clip-on;
198 -111. No bow, bolo, or cross-over ties.Tie Tack:
199 -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);
200 200  11. Badge:
201 201  111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket.
202 202  11. Name Bar:
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262 262  111. If carried, cell phones will not be visible (no carry cases);
263 263  111. No pins other than the Honor Guard commendation bar, name bar, and service stars shall be worn;
264 264  111. No bulges in pockets.
265 -11. Jacket for Sheriff, Undersheriff, chief deputies, & lieutenants:
266 -111. Black;
267 -111. Fecheimer 32175;
268 -111. WCSO badge will be worn centered above the left, front shirt pocket;
269 -111. Gold-colored buttons with an “S” on front pockets and epaulets;
270 -111. WCSO shoulder patches on both shoulders, attached one inch below shoulder stitch line, and centered with epaulet center line;
271 -111. Name Bar: same as with Class-A shirt;
272 -111. Award Pins: same as with Class-A shirt;
273 -111. Gold-colored sleeve piping on both sleeves:
274 -1111. Sheriff: 5 pipes;
275 -1111. Undersheriff: 4 pipes;
276 -1111. Chief Deputy: 3 pipes;
277 -1111. Lieutenant: 2 pipes.
278 278  11. Cell Phone:
279 279  111. If carried in a visible case, the case must be solid black in color.
250 +11. Hats: No hats are permitted.
280 280  
281 281  **AB 06_108 __CLASS-B UNIFORM__**
282 282  
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291 291  111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
292 292  111. Top button only unfastened;
293 293  111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
294 -1111. Blauer #8446 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
295 295  1111. Blauer #8675 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
296 -1111. Blauer #8436 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
297 297  1111. Blauer #8670 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
298 -1111. Blauer #8446W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
299 299  1111. Blauer #8675W Short Sleeve, Women's Style;
300 -1111. Blauer #8436W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
301 301  1111. Blauer #8670W Long Sleeve, Women's Style;
302 302  1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1222 Short Sleeve, Men's Style;
303 303  1111. Deputy Deluxe (Horace Small) #HS1124 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
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307 307  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1148 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
308 308  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1291 Short Sleeve Women's Style;
309 309  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1189 Long Sleeve, Women's Style.
310 -11. Vest Carrier Systems
311 -111. Color: Silver Tan
312 -111. Epaulets on shoulders
313 -111. Two pleated pockets with three-point flaps;
314 -111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
315 -111. Top button only unfastened;
316 -111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
317 -1111. Elbeco V1 Vest Textrop Style #V1312 vest cover; must be worn with:
318 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt
319 -1111. Blauer Armorskin Wool Blend #8470 vest cover; must be worn with:
320 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471 long sleeve; or
321 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472 short sleeve; or
322 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt.
277 +11. Vest Carrier Systems: Agency-issue only.
323 323  11. Undershirt:
324 324  111. Solid black;
325 325  111. Crew neck style;
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415 415  111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
416 416  11. Hat:
417 417  111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
418 -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
419 419  111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
375 +111. No western or cowboy hats.
420 420  11. Gloves Case:
421 421  111. May carry more than one;
422 422  111. Solid black color;
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442 442  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
443 443  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
444 444  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
445 -111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
446 446  111. Warrant Service;
447 447  111. Work Crews; and
448 448  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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450 450  11. Shirt:
451 451  111. Color:
452 452  1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
453 -1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Tan”, “Silver Tan”, "Dark Green", "Navy", "Light Gray", "Royal Blue";
408 +1111. Non-Certified Staff:
409 +11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 Maroon;
410 +11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 Light Grey.
454 454  111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
455 455  111. Polo style;
456 456  111. Top button only unfastened;
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470 470  111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
471 471  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
472 472  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
473 -1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
474 474  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
475 475  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
476 476  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
477 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
478 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
479 -1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
480 480  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
481 481  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
482 482  11. Undershirt:
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559 559  
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.
561 561  1. Mandatory:
562 -11. Firearm;
515 +11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
563 563  11. Belt for holster:
564 564  111. Solid black color;
565 565  111. Basket-weave pattern;
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566 566  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
567 567  111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
568 568  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
569 -11. Holster:
570 -111. Solid black color;
571 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
572 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
573 -111. Must have at least one retaining device.
574 -11. Magazine Holder:
575 -111. Solid black color;
576 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
577 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material.
522 +11. Holster: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
523 +11. Magazine Holder: agency-issue or agency-approved only.
578 578  1. Optional:
579 579  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
580 580  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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609 609  1. Shirts:
610 610  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
611 611  11. Colors:
612 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
613 -111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
558 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
559 +111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
614 614  111. Range Masters: Red;
615 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
561 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
562 +111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
616 616  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
617 617  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
618 618  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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646 646  11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
647 647  11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
648 648  11. Hair:
649 -111. Must be clean and neat;
596 +111. Must be clean, neat, and presentable as determined by the Sheriff, or the Sheriff's designee.
650 650  111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
651 651  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);
652 652  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);
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661 661  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
662 662  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.
663 663  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
664 -111. Unusual or atypical beards (e.g full beard absent mustache, full beard absent chin) will not be permitted.
611 +111. Unusual or atypical beards will not be permitted.
665 665  111. The neck and upper cheek area must remain clean-shaven at all times.
666 666  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.
667 667  111. Beards:
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695 695  
696 696  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
697 697  
698 -1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
645 +1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff or the Sheriff's designee.
699 699  1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
700 700  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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707 707  
708 708  **AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
709 709  
710 -1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
657 +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.
711 711  1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
712 -1. Uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
659 +1. Excluding exempt staff, uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
713 713  
714 714  **AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
715 715