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Policy 1046 Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 1046.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The uniform policy of the Anaheim Police Department is established to ensure that uniformed officers will be readily identifiable to the public through the proper use and wearing of department uniforms. Employees should also refer to the following associated Policy Manual sections: Section 700 - Department Owned and Personal Property Section 1024 - Body Armor Section 1044 - Grooming Standards The Uniform and Equipment Specifications manual is maintained and periodically updated by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. That manual should be consulted regarding authorized equipment and uniform specifications. 1046.2 WEARING AND CONDITION OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT Police employees wear the uniform to be identified as the law enforcement authority in society. The uniform also serves an equally important purpose to identify the wearer as a source of assistance in an emergency, crisis or other time of need. Uniform and equipment shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and shall be ready at all times for immediate use. Uniforms shall be neat, clean, and appear professionally pressed. All peace officers of this department shall possess and maintain at all times, a serviceable uniform and the necessary equipment to perform uniformed field duty. Personnel shall wear only the uniform specified for their rank and assignment. The uniform is to be worn in compliance with the specifications set forth in the department's uniform specifications that are maintained separately from this policy. All supervisors will perform periodic inspections of their personnel to ensure conformance to these regulations. Civilian attire shall not be worn in combination with any distinguishable part of the uniform. Uniforms are only to be worn while on duty, while in transit to or from work, for court, or at other official department functions or events. If the uniform is worn while in transit, an outer garment shall be worn over the uniform shirt so as not to bring attention to the employee while he/she is off duty. Employees are not to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages while wearing any part of the department uniform, including the uniform pants. Visible jewelry, other than those items listed below, shall not be worn with the uniform unless specifically authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee. 1. Wrist watch 2. Wedding ring(s), class ring, or other ring of tasteful design. A maximum of one ring/set may be worn on each hand Uniform Regulations - 471 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 3. Medical alert bracelet 1046.2.1 DEPARTMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION The Department issues each employee an official department identification card bearing the employee's name, identifying information and photo likeness. All employees shall be in possession of their department issued identification card at all times while on duty or when carrying a concealed weapon. Whenever on duty or acting in an official capacity representing the department, employees shall display their department issued identification in a courteous manner to any person upon request and as soon as practical. Officers working specialized assignments may be excused from the possession and display requirements when directed by their Division Commander. 1046.3 UNIFORM CLASSES 1046.3.1 CLASS A UNIFORM The Class A uniform is to be worn on special occasions such as funerals, graduations, ceremonies, or as directed. The Class A uniform is required for all sworn personnel. The Class A uniform includes the standard issue uniform with: Long sleeve shirt Black tie Gold tie bar Gold name tag Polished shoes Dress cap (as directed by event) Department issued award pins only Duty belt with only the following items: • Duty weapon • Magazine pouch or speed loader • Belt keepers • Single handcuff case *Additional equipment may be added to the Class A duty belt for special events. The additional equipment will be authorized at the discretion of the supervisor in charge of the event. 1046.3.2 CLASS B UNIFORM All officers will possess and maintain a serviceable Class B uniform at all times. The Class B uniform will consist of the same garments and equipment as the Class A uniform with the following exceptions: The long or short sleeve shirt may be worn with the collar open. No tie is required. A white or black, crew neck t-shirt must be worn with the uniform. All shirt buttons must remain buttoned except for the last button at the neck. Uniform Regulations - 472 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 1046.3.3 SPECIALIZED UNIT UNIFORMS The Chief of Police may authorize special uniforms to be worn by officers in specialized units such as Canine Team, SWAT, Bicycle Patrol, Motor Officers and other specialized assignments. 1046.3.4 FOUL WEATHER GEAR The Uniform and Equipment Specifications lists the authorized uniform jacket and rain gear. 1046.3.5 RESERVE OFFICER UNIFORM The Reserve Officer's uniform will be the same as for the regular officer with the exception of the badge. All uniform policies, regulations and specifications apply equally to Reserve Officers. 1046.3.6 MOURNING BANDS For Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino County officers killed in the line of duty, black mourning bands may be worn on officers' badges and the department flags will be flown at half-mast, from the time of notification until sundown on the day of the officer's funeral. For officers killed in the line of duty from jurisdictions not mentioned above, black mourning bands will be worn solely at the discretion of the Chief of Police or his designee. 1046.4 INSIGNIA AND PATCHES Shoulder Patches - The authorized shoulder patch supplied by the Department shall be machine stitched to the sleeves of all uniform shirts and jackets, three-quarters of an inch below the shoulder seam of the shirt and be bisected by the crease in the sleeve. Service stripes, stars, etc. - Service stripes and other indicators for length of service may be worn on long sleeved shirts and jackets. They are to be machine stitched onto the uniform. The bottom of the service stripe shall be sewn the width of one and one-half inches above the cuff seam with the rear of the service stripes sewn on the dress of the sleeve. The stripes are to be worn on the left sleeve only. The regulation nameplate, or an authorized sewn on cloth nameplate, shall be worn at all times while in uniform. The nameplate shall display the employee's first and last name. If an employee's first and last names are too long to fit on the nameplate, then the initial of the first name will accompany the last name. If the employee desires other than the legal first name, the employee must receive approval from the Chief of Police. The nameplate shall be worn and placed above the right pocket located in the middle, bisected by the pressed shirt seam, with equal distance from both sides of the nameplate to the outer edge of the pocket. When a jacket is worn, the nameplate or an authorized sewn on cloth nameplate shall be affixed to the jacket in the same manner as the uniform. Assignment Insignias - Assignment insignias, (SWAT, FTO, etc.) may be worn as designated by the Chief of Police. Flag Pin - A flag pin may be worn, centered above the nameplate. Badge - The department issued badge, or an authorized sewn on cloth replica, must be worn and visible at all times while in uniform. Rank Insignia - The designated insignia indicating the employee's rank must be worn at all times while in uniform. The Chief of Police may authorize exceptions. Uniform Regulations - 473 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Uniform Regulations 1046.5 CIVILIAN ATTIRE There are assignments within the Department that do not require the wearing of a uniform because recognition and authority are not essential to their function. There are also assignments in which the wearing of civilian attire is necessary. All employees shall wear clothing that fits properly, is clean and free of stains, and not damaged or excessively worn. All male administrative, investigative and support personnel who elect to wear civilian clothing to work shall wear button style shirts with a collar, slacks or suits that are moderate in style. All female administrative, investigative, and support personnel who elect to wear civilian clothes to work shall wear dresses, slacks, shirts, blouses, or suits which are moderate in style. The following items shall not be worn on duty: 1. T-shirt alone 2. Open toed sandals or thongs 3. Swimsuit, tube tops, or halter-tops 4. Spandex type pants or see-through clothing 5. Distasteful printed slogans, buttons or pins Variations from this order are allowed at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee when the employee's assignment or current task is not conducive to the wearing of such clothing. No item of civilian attire may be worn on duty that would adversely affect the reputation of the Anaheim Police Department or the morale of the employees. 1046.6 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, ENDORSEMENTS, AND ADVERTISEMENTS Unless specifically authorized by the Chief of Police, Anaheim Police Department employees may not wear any part of the uniform, be photographed wearing any part of the uniform, utilize a department badge, patch or other official insignia, or cause to be posted, published, or displayed, the image of another employee, or identify himself/herself as an employee of the Anaheim Police Department to do any of the following (Government Code 3206 and 3302): Endorse, support, oppose, or contradict any political campaign or initiative. Endorse, support, oppose, or contradict any social issue, cause, or religion. Endorse, support, or oppose, any product, service, company or other commercial entity. Appear in any commercial, social, or non-profit publication, or any motion picture, film, video, public broadcast, or any website. 1046.7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT Any of the items listed in the Uniform and Equipment Specifications as optional shall be purchased totally at the expense of the employee. No part of the purchase cost shall be offset by the Department for the cost of providing the Department issued item. Maintenance of optional items shall be the financial responsibility of the purchasing employee. For example, repairs due to normal wear and tear. Uniform Regulations - 474 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim Police Department Policy Manual Uniform Regulations Replacement of items listed in this order as optional shall be done as follows: 1. When the item is no longer functional because of normal wear and tear, the employee bears the full cost of replacement. 2. When the item is no longer functional because of damage in the course of the employee's duties, it shall be replaced following the procedures for the replacement of damaged personal property (Policy Manual § 700). 1046.7.1 RETIREE BADGES The Chief of Police may issue identification in the form of a badge, insignia, emblem, device, label, certificate, card or writing that clearly states the person has honorably retired from the Anaheim Police Department. This identification is separate and distinct from the identification authorized by Penal Code § 25455 and referenced in the Retired Officer CCW Endorsement Policy in this manual. A badge issued to an honorably retired peace officer that is not affixed to a plaque or other memento will have the words Honorably Retired clearly visible on its face. A retiree shall be instructed that any such badge will remain the property of the Anaheim Police Department and will be revoked in the event of misuse or abuse (Penal Code § 538d). 1046.8 UNAUTHORIZED UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Anaheim Police Department employees may not wear any uniform item, accessory or attachment unless specifically authorized in the Uniform and Equipment Specifications or by the Chief of Police or designee. Anaheim Police Department employees may not use or carry any safety item, tool or other piece of equipment unless specifically authorized in the Uniform and Equipment Specifications or by the Chief of Police or designee. Uniform Regulations - 475 Adopted: 2013/05/13 © 1995-2013 Lexipol, LLC