Uniforms Defined. The Sheriff shall be authorized to promulgate General Orders and determine policies providing for the issuance of five (5) full uniforms, including accessories and equipment, by and at the expense of the County to all officers upon their initial employment. If an officer demonstrates to the division commander that a portion of the required uniform, accessories or equipment is defective or unsuitable for on-duty use, such item will be replaced and/or repaired at the first practicable opportunity. All officers required to wear uniforms shall be allowed to accumulate five (5) uniforms and will be required to turn in used items for replacements. Worn or damaged uniforms shall be replaced with new uniforms and officers shall not be required to wear worn or damaged uniforms.
Uniforms Defined. CLASS A DRESS UNIFORM White long sleeve button down shirt for officers with solid black tie, dress jacket and matching dress pants, department issued black belt, dress shoes that are highly polished and black socks. Proper display of badges, nametags, and collar insignias will be displayed on both the shirt and the dress jacket. The dress hat is white leather with a silver band for officers, black rosette with appropriate insignia displayed centered in front. Firefighters dress hats are navy blue with dress insignias worn centered directly on the front of the hat. If weather requires, the issued trench coat may be worn. CLASS B UNIFORM White embroidered button down shirts for officers, short or long sleeve. A presentable pair of uniform trousers other than Class A trousers will be worn with a department issued black belt, shoes that are polished, and black socks. The District issued sweatshirt or jacket are the only acceptable outer garments that may be worn. STATION UNIFORM Embroidered button down shirts, polo shirts, tee-shirts shirts, or sweat shirts may be worn as the daily uniform shirt. Issued navy blue work pants or duty shorts, per District policy, will be worn as part the daily uniform. Shoes or boots will be District issue. Black or navy socks will be worn when the shoe design reveals the sock. Belts will be black. District issued winter hats or baseball style caps are permitted when needed. District issued jackets and sweat shirts are the only acceptable outer garments. Officers may require the use of polo shirts or embroidered shirts at certain times. When working as the shift commander: Dress to a level that is appropriate for the detail while maintaining the highest possible level of professional appearance. Officer style trousers and a button down uniform shirt are preferred when possible. A formal dress uniform will be worn per the definition when appropriate while making public appearances other than routine details and calls, i.e. pub-ed assignments, outside meetings, speaking engagements, etc. Station Uniforms will be worn as specified above, however a button down shirt, polo shirt or issued sweatshirt will be worn at all times when outside the station.
