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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
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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399 399  111. Exceptions may be granted by the Sheriff.
400 400  11. Hat:
401 401  111. Solid black, knit-stocking style; or
402 -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
403 403  111. Solid tan, ball-cap style with “SHERIFF” embroidered in black, block lettering on the front, center.
375 +111. No western or cowboy hats.
404 404  11. Gloves Case:
405 405  111. May carry more than one;
406 406  111. Solid black color;
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426 426  11. May be worn to training sessions, provided that other criteria are met (e.g., firearms);
427 427  11. May be worn on occasions specifically permitted by a lieutenant or above-ranking WCSO official.
428 428  11. May be worn by Certified Staff in select positions:
429 -111. Transport (out-of-county transports only);
430 430  111. Warrant Service;
431 431  111. Work Crews; and
432 432  111. Other, as determined by a chief or above-ranking WCSO official.
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434 434  11. Shirt:
435 435  111. Color:
436 436  1111. Certified staff: “Tan” or “Silver Tan”;
437 -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.
438 438  111. Short sleeved or long sleeved;
439 439  111. Polo style;
440 440  111. Top button only unfastened;
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454 454  111. Only the following brands/styles are approved (for certified and non-certified staff):
455 455  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, men's style #71049 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
456 456  1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, women's style #61165 Short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
457 -1111. 5.11 Performance Polo, style #72049, Long Sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
458 458  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, men's style #CS410 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
459 459  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, #CS410LS Long Sleeve, “Tan.”
460 460  1111. Cornerstone Tactical Polo, women's style #CS411 Short sleeve, “Tan.”
461 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, men's style: K500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
462 -1111. Port Authority, Silk Touch, women's style: L500, “Stone” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
463 -1111. Port Authority, silk touch, Style: K500LS or L500LS, “Stone,” may be worn through June 30, 2014.
464 464  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8471, long sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
465 465  1111. Blauer Armorskin, Streetshirt #8472, short sleeve, “Silver Tan.”
466 466  11. Undershirt:
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543 543  
544 544  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.
545 545  1. Mandatory:
546 -11. Firearm;
515 +11. Firearm: agency-issue only.
547 547  11. Belt for holster:
548 548  111. Solid black color;
549 549  111. Basket-weave pattern;
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550 550  111. Height: Approximately 2 1/8 inches;
551 551  111. Buckle (optional) must be brass (gold color);
552 552  111. Snaps of belt Keepers shall be gold or black color.
553 -11. Holster:
554 -111. Solid black color;
555 -111. Leather, pseudo leather, or composite material;
556 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
557 -111. Must have at least one retaining device.
558 -11. Magazine Holder:
559 -111. Solid black color;
560 -111. Basket weave or simulated pattern;
561 -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.
562 562  1. Optional:
563 563  11. Additional belt Keepers with same criteria;
564 564  11. Additional magazine holders with same criteria.
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593 593  1. Shirts:
594 594  11. Same model and style as the Class C Uniform unless others are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
595 595  11. Colors:
596 -111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Dark Green;
597 -111. Emergency Service Division: Navy Blue;
558 +111. Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU): Gray;
559 +111. Emergency Service Branch: Navy Blue;
598 598  111. Range Masters: Red;
599 -111. K9 Handler: Dark Green
561 +111. K9 Handler: Dark Green;
562 +111. Search and Rescue (a.k.a, Back Country): Dark Green;
600 600  111. Other colors (if applicable) for different positions are specifically approved by the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division Chief Deputy.
601 601  11. Badge, Name, and Rank:
602 602  111. Same as described in the Class C Uniform
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630 630  11. Fingernails shall not extend further than one fourth inch beyond the end of the fingertip.
631 631  11. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a soft shade which compliments the natural skin tone of the individual.
632 632  11. Hair:
633 -111. Must be clean and neat;
596 +111. Must be clean and neat.
634 634  111. Styles and colors that depart from the normal, conservative community standards shall not be permitted;
635 635  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);
636 636  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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645 645  111. All facial hair must be neatly trimmed, and extend no more than one-half (1/2) of an inch from the face.
646 646  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.
647 647  111. No designs (e.g. Letters, Numbers, Figures, etc.) either by shaving or coloration will be permitted.
648 -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.
649 649  111. The neck and upper cheek area must remain clean-shaven at all times.
650 650  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.
651 651  111. Beards:
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679 679  
680 680  **AB 06_118 __BADGE SHROUD__**
681 681  
682 -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.
683 683  1. The badge shroud shall consist of a plain black ribbon between one half (1/2) and one (1) inch in width.
684 684  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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691 691  
692 692  **AB 06_120 __PROHIBITIONS__**
693 693  
694 -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.
695 695  1. Uniforms shall not be worn while speaking at public or community groups without specific permission from the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or division chief deputy.
696 -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).
697 697  
698 698  **AB 06_121 __EXCEPTIONS__**
699 699