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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 12/19/2022
15 15  
15 +Approved: 2/9/2023
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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303 303  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1148 Long Sleeve, Men's Style;
304 304  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1291 Short Sleeve Women's Style;
305 305  1111. Sentry Plus (Horace Small) #HS1189 Long Sleeve, Women's Style.
306 -11. Vest Carrier Systems
307 -111. Color: Silver Tan
308 -111. Epaulets on shoulders
309 -111. Two pleated pockets with three-point flaps;
310 -111. WCSO shoulder patches: same as with Class-A uniform set;
311 -111. Top button only unfastened;
312 -111. Only the following brands/styles are approved:
313 -1111. Elbeco V1 Vest Textrop Style #V1312 vest cover; must be worn with:
314 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt
315 -1111. Blauer Armorskin Wool Blend #8470 vest cover; must be worn with:
316 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471 long sleeve; or
317 -11111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472 short sleeve; or
318 -11111. An approved Class B Uniform Shirt.
277 +11. Vest Carrier Systems: Agency-issue only.
319 319  11. Undershirt:
320 320  111. Solid black;
321 321  111. Crew neck style;
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411 411  111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
412 412  11. Hat:
413 413  111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
414 -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
415 415  111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
375 +111. No western or cowboy hats.
416 416  11. Gloves Case:
417 417  111. May carry more than one;
418 418  111. Solid black color;
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438 438  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
439 439  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
440 440  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
441 -111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
442 442  111. Warrant Service;
443 443  111. Work Crews; and
444 444  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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446 446  11. Shirt:
447 447  111. Color:
448 448  1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
449 -1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Tan”, “Silver Tan”, "Dark Green", "Navy", "Light Gray", "Royal Blue";
408 +1111. Non-Certified Staff:
409 +11111. Clerical: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Maroon;
410 +11111. Investigators: Cornerstone CS418 or CS419 Light Grey.
450 450  111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
451 451  111. Polo style;
452 452  111. Top button only unfastened;
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463 463  1111. Black, all capitalized, block embroidered lettering, 0.25 inch height;
464 464  1111. Centered below name;
465 465  1111. Non-Certified Staff: “Civilian Staff” shall be embroidered in place of rank. Deviations from this may be granted by a division chief or above-ranking WCSO official (e.g., for Evidence Tech or Office Manager).
466 -111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
427 +111. Only the following brands/styles are approved for certified:
467 467  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
468 468  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
469 -1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
470 470  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
471 471  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
472 472  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
473 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
474 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
475 -1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
476 476  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
477 477  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
478 478  11. Undershirt:
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555 555  
556 556  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.
557 557  1. Mandatory:
558 -11. Firearm;
515 +11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
559 559  11. Belt for holster:
560 560  111. Solid black color;
561 561  111. Basket-weave pattern;
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562 562  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
563 563  111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
564 564  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
565 -11. Holster:
566 -111. Solid black color;
567 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
568 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
569 -111. Must have at least one retaining device.
570 -11. Magazine Holder:
571 -111. Solid black color;
572 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
573 -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.
574 574  1. Optional:
575 575  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
576 576  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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605 605  1. Shirts:
606 606  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
607 607  11. Colors:
608 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
609 -111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
558 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
559 +111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
610 610  111. Range Masters: Red;
611 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
561 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
562 +111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
612 612  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
613 613  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
614 614  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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620 620  **AB 06_116 __GROOMING AND APPEARANCE__**
621 621  
622 622  1. Appearance:
623 -11. Attire shall be worn and maintained in a neat and presentable manner at all times.
624 -11. The following criteria shall be followed:
574 +11. Unless otherwise stated and because deviations from these standards could present officer safety issues, the following appearance standards shall apply to all employees, except those whose current assignment would deem them not appropriate, and where the Sheriff has granted exception.
625 625  111. Attire shall fit appropriately (not too tight or too loose);
626 626  111. Brass articles shall be clean and untarnished;
627 627  111. The shirt badge shall be clean with no visible abrasive marks;
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642 642  11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
643 643  11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
644 644  11. Hair:
645 -111. Must be clean and neat;
595 +111. Hairstyles of all employees shall be neat in appearance.
596 +111. For all male employees:
597 +1111. Hair must not extend below the top edge of the uniform collar while assuming a normal stance.
598 +1111. Hair shall not be greater than 2.5 inches in length regardless of styling.
599 +111. For sworn female employees:
600 +1111. Hair must be no longer than the horizontal level of the bottom of the uniform shoulder patch when the employee is standing.
601 +1111. Hair may be worn up or in a tightly wrapped braid or ponytail.
646 646  111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
647 -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);
648 648  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);
649 649  111. Shall not be visible on the forehead when a hat is worn;
650 650  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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654 654  111. Wigs and hair-pieces are permitted as long as they conform to the standards herein.
655 655  111. Staff shall be in compliance with policy at the beginning of their shift.
656 656  11. Facial Hair:
612 +111. If an employee is unable to grow facial hair that fills in properly, it may distract from a professional look. If any supervisor deems the facial hair to be unsightly, the employee will shave when requested.
657 657  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
658 658  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.
659 659  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
660 -111. Unusual or atypical beards (e.g full beard absent mustache, full beard absent chin) will not be permitted.
616 +111. Unusual or atypical beards will not be permitted.
661 661  111. The neck and upper cheek area must remain clean-shaven at all times.
662 662  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.
663 663  111. Beards:
664 664  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained beard may be worn;
665 -1111. Must not extend below the jawline.
621 +1111. Beards should follow the jawline and should not extend onto the neck.
666 666  111. Mustaches (Without beard):
667 667  1111. A neatly trimmed and maintained mustache may be worn;
668 668  1111. Shall not extend further than the corners of the mouth;
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691 691  
692 692  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
693 693  
694 -1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff.
650 +1. Badge shrouds should be worn at the direction of the Sheriff or the Sheriff's designee.
695 695  1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
696 696  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).
697 697  
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703 703  
704 704  **AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
705 705  
706 -1. Uniforms shall not be worn by candidates for office or their supporters while they are engaged in campaigning activities.
662 +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.
707 707  1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
708 -1. Uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
664 +1. Excluding exempt staff, uniform items shall not be mixed (e.g., uniform shirt with blue jeans or uniform coat with non-uniform attire).
709 709  
710 710  **AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
711 711