15-16 Uniform, Equipment and Appearance Standards

Question 1

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

Answer 1

recognized
ready

Question 2

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 ———

Answer 2

Command
Senior
Staff Sergeant
Civilian
Equipment
Auxiliary
Specialized
Appearance
Medals
Badges

Question 3

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

Answer 3

E
bicycle

Question 4

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 ————.

Answer 4

listing
unit
Professional Standards Support – Governance
Clothing and Equipment Committee
Chief of Police
Administrative Officer

Question 5

Appearance Standards
Order of Dress
The order of dress for uniform members include
 U——–
 F———-
 M———

Answer 5

 Uniform of the Day
 Formal
 Mess

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

regular
Marine
Chief’s Ceremonial Unit
deviate
Command

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

motorcycle/ATV
writing
grey

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

secure
Toronto Police College
medical
armed

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

 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

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

Toronto Police Services Board
promotional
church
directed

Question 11

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

Answer 11

dinner

Question 12

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

Answer 12

patrol jacket
rainwear
uniform

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

April 01 to October 31
Senior
Command

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

limiting
stress
collar
visible
climatic

Question 16

Member

1. When performing ——– duties shall be neat, clean and attired in court dress unless otherwise directed by their ———.
2. 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

Answer 16

non–uniformed
Unit Commander

Question 17

Member

3. 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

Answer 17

serviceable
pressed
trunk

Question 18

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 ——–

Answer 18

lend
supervisor
off-duty
Chief
reissuance

Question 19

Member

4. While in uniform, officers carrying firearms shall comply with Procedure 15–03.
5. 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

Answer 19

wear
Service building
driving
courtesy
weather

Question 20

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

Answer 20

F

Question 21

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

Answer 21

parcels
two plain
visible

Question 22

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 ————

Answer 22

excessive
conservative
Mirror–type
discredit
nudity
words
gang
Ontario Human Rights Code

Question 23

Member

6. 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

Answer 23

restrictions
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Question 24

Member

7. 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

Answer 24

edge
underneath
below
wearing

Question 25

Member

 Hair holding devices are authorized only for the purpose of securing the hair and must be plain in colour or as close to the member’s —— colour as possible. Members shall not use hair holding devices for ———- purposes.
 Authorized hair holding devices include, but are not limited to, —–, pins, clips, hair ties/bands, or plain scrunchies (elasticized hair bands covered with material).
 ensure their hair does not impair their vision
 comply with Appendix F

Answer 25

hair
decorative
barrettes

Question 26

Member

8. When assigned to a non–uniform function, officers may request to deviate from the prescribed standards of appearance by completing a TPS —– approved by their ———-.
9. Members initiated in the Sikh religion may wear the 5 Kakaars or 5 Ks. These physical symbols of Khalsa are the K—, K—-, K—-, K—– and K—– (which will be no more than —— cm (—- inches) in length). The Kesh (uncut hair) shall be worn in accordance with Appendix F.

Answer 26

779
Unit Commander
Khalsa are the Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kachhera and Kirpan
19.05 cm (7.5 inches) in length

Question 27

Member

10.The Kesh (uncut hair) to be covered by a police issued ———, wrapped in the members preferred manner with the issued rank specific coloured uniform band/stripe attached to the ——–. The rank appropriate TPS
badge shall be affixed and visible from the front of the ——- in accordance with Appendix F.
11. Members of the Muslim faith may wear an issued ——– as part of their uniform. The —— shall be worn in accordance with Appendix F.

Answer 27

Dastar (turban)
Dastar (turban)
Dastar( turban)

hijab
hijab

Question 28

Member

12.Members of the Hindu faith may wear a —— in accordance with their religious beliefs.
13.Aboriginal members may deviate from the prescribed standards of appearance and wear their hair ——- as part of their spiritual practice. Braids shall be kept in a neat manner.
14.Notwithstanding items 9, 10 and 12, a member is required to wear any special headdress or safety equipment that is necessary for bona fide —–reasons or as required by law.

Answer 28

nose stud
braided
operational

Question 29

Member

15.When requesting approval to wear their issued uniform or equipment while off duty, other than when commuting to and from work, shall submit a request on an internal correspondence to their ——–.
16.When not in use, issued articles of uniform and equipment, other than firearms shall be stored in the member’s secured personal locker or principal residence in compliance with Procedure 15–03.
17.When an issued article of uniform and/or equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or ———–
 shall promptly report it through internal correspondence to their —-
 shall complete an appropriate ——–, where applicable
 may be required to pay the cost of replacement and be subject to disciplinary action when articles of uniform or equipment, including temporarily assigned items, are damaged or lost due to ——-or neglect

Answer 29

Unit Commander
unserviceable
Unit Commander
occurrence
carelessness

Question 30

Member
18.When requesting an issued article of uniform and/or equipment shall
 if due to loss, theft or damage, complete a TPS —–, or
 for all other reasons, complete a TPS ——-
19.When a member wants to recommend a new article of clothing or equipment or a change to a current article of clothing or equipment, including specialized units/functions, shall
 prepare a TPS —– including a description of the item, cost, reasons for recommendation and any other pertinent information
 forward the TPS 649 to the Unit Commander for approval

Answer 30

592
587
649

Question 31

Member

20.Upon resignation, retirement or dismissal shall return their issued uniform and equipment in compliance with Procedure 14–14.
21.When on secondment and not required to perform regular employment duties, or when on an extended leave of absence, shall return their issued uniform and equipment in compliance with Procedure 14–15.22.
22.When on a leave of absence for a period longer than —– ——- days shall, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police, return to their——– all of their Service issued use of force equipment.
23.When suspended from duty shall return their issued uniform and equipment in compliance with Procedures 13–08 or
13–10, as applicable.

Answer 31

ninety (90) consecutive
Unit Commander

Question 32

Member

 The surrender of Service issued uniform and equipment is an ——–. Members shall continue
to comply with the PSA and all Service Governance. A member is an employee of the Service until
resignation, retirement, ——– or death.
 In the event that a member knows in advance that they will be taking an extended —— leave for a period longer than ninety (90) consecutive days, the member shall advise their Unit Commander and return their use of force equipment directly to the ————–

Answer 32

administrative function
termination
medical
Toronto Police College – Armament Section

Question 33

Officer in Charge / Supervisor

24.When members parade for duty shall ensure each member is fit for duty and properly attired and equipped as prescribed in this Procedure.
25.When a member is suspended from duty, shall ensure compliance with Procedure 13–08 or 13–10, as applicable.
26.When directed to retrieve Service issued uniform and equipment which a member has surrendered and/or returned

shall
 store memorandum books in compliance with Procedure 13–17, when applicable
 forward the eToken, when applicable
 via ——– mail to the attention of “—————” for Units within ——— , or
 retain token in the spare ——- for reconfiguration and use by another member for Units outside of Headquarters

Answer 33

internal
Token Administration, 5th Floor, IOSS
Headquarters
pool

Question 34

Officer in Charge / Supervisor

return to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section all Service issued use of force equipment, when applicable
 deliver any applicable Service issued uniform and equipment to ——-

Answer 34

FLT

Question 35

——– Standards refers to the standards set by the Service with respect to hair, sideburns, beards, goatees, moustache, jewellery and clothing

Answer 35

Appearance

Question 36

Member – Uniform & Equipment in reference to uniform, ——-and appearance standards, includes a police officer, civilian member, and auxiliary member

Answer 36

equipment

Question 37

Secure Area means an area in a police facility which has been designated by the Unit Commander as restricted access
and which cannot be accessed or viewed by the public