15-16 Uniform, Equipment and Appearance Standards Flashcards
(37 cards)
Rationale
The Toronto Police Service (Service) uniform is readily ——- and respected within the community we serve.
This Procedure sets out the approved uniform, equipment and appearance standards for members. These standards have been developed to ensure compliance with specific legislation and for maximizing safety.
As such, it is imperative that members who wear a uniform of the Service do so with pride and adhere to the standards set out by the Service.
All members shall have all the articles of Service issued clothing and equipment required for uniform duties at the ———-, regardless of the current function to which they are assigned
recognized
ready
Procedure
This Procedure sets out uniform and appearance standards as described in the following appendices
Appendix A Uniform and Equipment Standards – Uniformed ——– Officers and Uniformed ——— Officers
Appendix B Uniform and Equipment Standards – Police Constable to —— (includes Police Constables, Sergeants/Detectives, Staff Sergeants/Detective Sergeants)
Appendix C Uniform and Equipment Standards – Uniformed ——- Members (includes Cadets–in–Training, Parking Enforcement Officers, Court Officers, Special Constables, Document Servers, Station Duty Operators and Duty Desk
Operators)
Appendix D Uniform and ———-Standards – ———-Members and Volunteers
Appendix E Uniform and Equipment Standards – Officers – ——– Functions
Appendix F ——-Standards – Officers and Civilian Uniformed Members
Appendix G Wearing of Decorations and ———
Appendix H Wearing of Name ———
Command
Senior
Staff Sergeant
Civilian
Equipment
Auxiliary
Specialized
Appearance
Medals
Badges
Appendices A to D above contain the approved order of dress for each category and list the various articles of issued uniform and equipment. Also listed are the approved non–issued articles of uniform and equipment and a description of
how specific articles of issued clothing and equipment are to be worn.
Appendix — contains various articles of uniform and equipment issued when performing specific duties including ——– and motorcycle duties
E
bicycle
A ——- of the approved uniform and equipment for specialized units will be maintained and updated as required at the —– level. Specialized Operations Command will maintain a listing of all approved uniform and equipment, for specialized units. The listings of uniform and equipment contained in the appendices of this Procedure will be amended as required
by ————— .
Members shall not purchase, acquire, wear or use any item of clothing or equipment that has not been approved by the joint management/association ———– and authorized by the ———.
Any jewellery or non–issued articles lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed shall not be repaired or replaced at the expense of the Service, except when otherwise authorized by the Chief ————.
listing
unit
Professional Standards Support – Governance
Clothing and Equipment Committee
Chief of Police
Administrative Officer
Appearance Standards
Order of Dress
The order of dress for uniform members include
U——–
F———-
M———
Uniform of the Day
Formal
Mess
Uniform of the Day
– Operational
To be worn by members during ——— duties including court and when directed by the Chief of Police. Includes seasonal variations. With the permission of the Chief of Police, specialized units, including but not limited to
*Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF), Specialized Emergency
Response – ——–, Specialized Emergency Response – Police Dog Services, Emergency
Management & Public Order, the ——-, and Traffic Services, may ———
from the prescribed uniform due to the function being performed. Specialized Operations
—————will maintain a current listing of approved items of clothing and equipment for each specialized unit.
regular
Marine
Chief’s Ceremonial Unit
deviate
Command
Uniform of the Day
Members performing specialized functions such as bicycle duties and ———duties may also deviate from the prescribed uniform, with the permission of the Chief of Police. (Refer to Appendix E)
Each deviation from the standard uniform of the day must be requested in ———and authorized by the Chief of Police.
*For ease of identification, the —– tactical uniform has been reserved for ETF only.
motorcycle/ATV
writing
grey
Uniform of the Day
– Administrative
To be worn by members during regular duties performed in a —- area of a police facility,
including when attending the —— for training, unless otherwise instructed,
or when an officer has a —– exemption from carrying a service weapon. An —– member must accompany members wearing the “Administrative Uniform of the Day” when not in a secure area.
secure
Toronto Police College
medical
armed
Uniform of the Day
– Administrative
The following equipment is not required with Administrative dress
b————
bi-
f-
fl-
g-
h-
O-
p-
s-
t-
w–
*basically no use of force, anything on the belt including belt, and on mollys
shirt,pants,inner belt only
Members have the option of wearing black leather ——– in lieu of dress boots.
baton – ASP collapsible and scabbard
bio hazard pouch and mask
firearm, holster and magazine pouch
flash light and holder
gunbelt and keepers
handcuffs, handcuff pouch and handcuff key
OC spray and holder
portable radio case and holder
soft body armour and carrier
taser and holster
whistle
oxfords
Formal
To be worn by members when being presented to the——— or appearing before a ———– board, attending a police funeral, a —— service or an awards ceremony, and when ——- by the Chief of Police.
Some articles of clothing and equipment are available on loan from Fleet & Materials
Management (FLT) and must be returned as directed by FLT.
Toronto Police Services Board
promotional
church
directed
Mess To be worn by Command Officers and Senior Officers when attending a mess ——- , an evening function and when directed by the Chief of Police
dinner
Court Dress – In Uniform
When attending court in uniform, members shall wear the uniform of the day, except that of the multi–purpose ——– (bomber style) and —– shall not be worn when giving evidence.
Members who have been assaulted or obstructed while in uniform, in the execution of their duties, shall appear in court respecting such charge in the —— of the day
patrol jacket
rainwear
uniform
Court Dress – Not in Uniform
Members attending court while not in uniform shall be —- and clean in appearance and wear
a two or three piece suit, shirt, tie, dress socks and dress shoes, or
a —–jacket or blazer, ——–, shirt, tie, dress socks and dress shoes, or
a jacket, skirt, blouse/sweater, appropriate hosiery and dress shoes, or
a dress, appropriate hosiery and dress shoes, or
a jacket, slacks, blouse/sweater, appropriate hosiery and dress shoes.
neat
sport
trousers
*variations jacket always has blouse/sweater/hosiery and dress shoes
pants are the difference, can be slacks or skirt
final variation is dress where all 3 styles have hosiery and dress shoes
Summer Dress
The summer dress options will be in effect during the period of ———. For the purposes of this Procedure any date outside of the summer dress period shall be referred to as winter.
During this period, members in uniform, wearing the uniform of the day (administrative or operational), have the option of not wearing a tie. This option is not available to Uniformed ——- Officers and Uniformed ——– Officers.
April 01 to October 31
Senior
Command
Summer Dress
Although long–sleeved or short–sleeved shirts may be worn, the best method of preventing acute exposure to UV radiation is by —– exposure. Use of a short–sleeved shirt and sunscreen would achieve this objective while mitigating the risk
of heat ——-.
Only the —— button of the uniform shirt shall be left open when the tie is not worn. Furthermore, if the member chooses to wear a T–shirt underneath the uniform shirt, no part of the T–shirt may be —–.
When ——- conditions demand that other authorized article of uniform is worn as the exposed article of clothing, the no tie option is still available with the ‘Uniform of the Day’ order of dress.
limiting
stress
collar
visible
climatic
Member
- When performing ——– duties shall be neat, clean and attired in court dress unless otherwise directed by their ———.
- When required to perform duties in uniform shall
wear issued articles of uniform and equipment and/or the non–issued clothing and equipment approved by the Chief of Police as contained in this Procedure
parade for duty at scheduled time unless otherwise instructed
wear the issued reflective vest when performing traffic duties, high visibility activities or as directed by a supervisor
non–uniformed
Unit Commander
Member
- When issued with articles of uniform and/or equipment shall
be responsible for the good care, ——— condition and safe storage of issued articles of uniform and equipment, including temporarily assigned items
keep uniforms clean and ——-
keep leather boots and equipment polished, as applicable
keep their issued officer safety helmet in the —— of the assigned police vehicle and wear it when
ordered to do so by a supervisor
it is believed there is a potential for serious bodily harm to themselves
serviceable
pressed
trunk
Member
not use articles of uniform or equipment issued to another member, nor —– their issued articles of uniform and equipment to another member, except when authorized by a ——
not use or wear their issued uniform or equipment while —— without obtaining prior approval from the ——– of Police, except when commuting to and from work
not apply any substance to, or alter, any article of uniform or equipment so as to affect its ——–
lend
supervisor
off-duty
Chief
reissuance
Member
- While in uniform, officers carrying firearms shall comply with Procedure 15–03.
- While in uniform, members shall
at all times be clean and tidy in appearance
at all times ——- their approved headdress in the prescribed method (refer to Appendix F), except when in a ———, when ——or riding in a Service vehicle or in circumstance when ——— dictates
Members may exercise discretion on the type of approved headdress they decide to wear, as approved for ——– conditions of the day
wear
Service building
driving
courtesy
weather
Member
at all times Sikh members wear their approved head dress in the prescribed method (refer to Appendix — ), except when in a Service building may wear their Dastar (turban) without the band or badge, unless otherwise directed
at all times wear their issued name badges in compliance with Appendix H
only wear hose and/or scarves of plain black or plain navy blue
only wear plain black gloves except for traffic duties, parades or designated functions
not wear other than authorized apparel exposed to view
F
Member
not carry —— , umbrellas or other articles except as required in the performance of duty
not conceal from view or remove their issued numerals from its prescribed location on their headdress or epaulette sleeves, from the prescribed outerwear or shirt
not wear any substitute article of uniform or equipment except as authorized by the Chief of Police
not wear jewellery other than a wristwatch, rings, Medic–Alert bracelet, health-benefit type items, or a maximum of ——- stud type gold or silver earrings, one stud per ear lobe. No other visible body piercing shall be allowed
Members may wear a necklace with a religious pendant provided it is not clearly ——– or noticeable
parcels
two plain
visible
Member
not wear ——– facial or other make–up
when required to wear prescription glasses, only wear glasses of a ——–design and colour
Members may, when necessary, wear sunglasses provided they are of a conservative design and colour. ——— lenses shall not be worn while in uniform.
not display any tattoo or body art that is likely to bring ——upon the reputation of the Service including tattoos that
depict ——— or violence
use profane —–or phrases
may be perceived as ——–related
may contravene any section of the ————
excessive
conservative
Mirror–type
discredit
nudity
words
gang
Ontario Human Rights Code
Member
- When assigned to a uniform function, members
may wear sideburns, beard, goatee and moustache as specified in Appendix F
shall keep their hair, sideburns, beard, goatee and moustache neat, clean, well-trimmed and in compliance with Appendix F
required to wear any operational equipment for personal safety or to perform an assigned task, shall modify their facial hair, in whole or in part, to accommodate the wearing of equipment which specifies any facial hair ——
shall be cognizant of their responsibilities as found in the ———— and these responsibilities shall not be compromised by the wearing
restrictions
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Member
- When assigned to a uniform function, members shall
keep their hair neat, clean and well–groomed
ensure hair does not fall below the lower —— of the uniform collar
if hair is longer than prescribed standard, pin and place hair ——-the forage cap, or
ensure that longer hair is tied neatly in a bun ——the forage cap so not to interfere with the proper wearing of the forge cap
ensure hair holding devices do not interfere with the proper —— of the forage cap
edge
underneath
below
wearing
