15-16 Uniform, Equipment and Appearance Standards Flashcards
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Procedure
A listing of the approved uniform and equipment for specialized units will be maintained and updated as required at the unit 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 Strategy and Risk Management – Governance.
Members SHALL not purchase, acquire, wear or use any item of
clothing or equipment that has not been approved by the joint management/association Clothing and Equipment Committee and authorized by the Chief of Police.
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 Administrative Officer.
Appearance Standards
Uniform of the Day – Operational
To be worn by members during regular 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 ______ may deviate from the prescribed uniform due to the function being performed. Specialized Operations Command will maintain a current listing of approved items of clothing and equipment for each specialized unit.
Members performing specialized functions such as ____ 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 writing and authorized by the Chief of Police.
*For ease of identification, the grey tactical uniform has been reserved for ETF only.
*Specialized Emergency Response – Emergency Task Force (ETF), Specialized Emergency Response – Marine, Specialized Emergency Response – Police Dog Services, Emergency Management & Public Order, the Chief’s Ceremonial Unit, and Traffic Services,
bicycle duties and motorcycle/ATV
Appearance Standards
Uniform of the Day – Administrative
To be worn by members during regular duties performed in a secure area of a police facility, including when attending the Toronto Police College for training, unless otherwise instructed, or when an officer has a medical exemption from carrying a service weapon. An armed member must accompany members wearing the “Administrative Uniform of the Day” when not in a secure area.
The following equipment is not required with administrative dress
- baton – ASP collapsible and scabbard
- biohazard pouch and mask
- firearm, holster and magazine pouch
- flashlight and holder
- gun belt 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
Members have the option of wearing black leather oxfords in lieu of dress boots.
Court Dress – In Uniform
When attending court in uniform, members SHALL wear the
uniform of the day, except that of the multi–purpose patrol jacket (bomber style) and rainwear SHALL not be worn when giving evidence.
Court Dress – In Uniform
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 uniform of the day.
Court Dress – Not in Uniform
Members attending court while not in uniform SHALL be neat and clean in appearance and wear
- a two (2) or three (3) piece suit, shirt, tie, dress socks and dress shoes, or
- a sport jacket or blazer, trousers, 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.
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.
April 01 to October 31
Summer Dress
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 Senior Officers and Uniformed Command Officers.
Summer Dress
Although long–sleeved or short–sleeved shirts may be worn, the best method of preventing acute exposure to UV radiation is by
limiting exposure. Use of a short–sleeved shirt and sunscreen would achieve this objective while mitigating the risk of heat stress.
Summer Dress
Only the collar 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 visible.
Summer Dress
When climatic 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.
Member
- When performing non–uniformed duties SHALL be
neat, clean and attired in court dress unless otherwise directed by their Unit Commander.
Member
- 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
Member
- When issued with articles of uniform and/or equipment SHALL
- be responsible for the good care, serviceable condition and safe storage of issued articles of uniform and equipment, including temporarily assigned items
- keep uniforms clean and pressed
- keep leather boots and equipment polished, as applicable
- keep their issued officer safety helmet in the trunk of the assigned police vehicle and wear it when
o ordered to do so by a supervisor
o it is believed there is a potential for serious bodily harm to themselves - not use articles of uniform or equipment issued to another member, nor lend their issued articles of uniform and equipment to another member, except when authorized by a supervisor
- not use or wear their issued uniform or equipment while off-duty without obtaining prior approval from the Chief 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 reissuance
Member
- While in uniform, members SHALL
- at all times be clean and tidy in appearance
- at all times wear their approved headdress in the prescribed method (refer to Appendix F), except when in a Service building, when driving or riding in a Service vehicle or in circumstance when courtesy dictates
- Members may exercise discretion on the type of approved headdress they decide to wear, as approved for weather conditions of the day.
- at all times Sikh members wear their approved head dress in the prescribed method (refer to Appendix F), 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
- 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 two plain 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 visible or noticeable.
- not wear excessive facial or other make–up
- when required to wear prescription glasses, only wear glasses of a conservative design and colour
- Members may, when necessary, wear sunglasses provided they are of a conservative design and colour. Mirror–type lenses SHALL not be worn while in uniform.
- not display any tattoo or body art that is likely to bring discredit upon the reputation of the Service including tattoos that
o depict nudity or violence
o use profane words or phrases
o may be perceived as gang related
o may contravene any section of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Members
- When assigned to a uniform function, members SHALL
- keep their hair neat, clean and well–groomed
- ensure hair does not fall below the lower edge of the uniform collar
- if hair is longer than prescribed standard, pin and place hair underneath the forage cap, or
- ensure that longer hair is tied neatly in a bun below 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 wearing of the forage cap
- 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 hair colour as possible. Members SHALL not use hair holding devices for decorative purposes.
- Authorized hair holding devices include, but are not limited to, barrettes, pins, clips, hair ties/bands, or plain scrunchies (elasticized hair bands covered with material).
- ensure their hair does not impair their vision
Members
- Members initiated in the Sikh religion may wear the
5 Kakaars or 5 Ks. These physical symbols of Khalsa are the Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kachhera and Kirpan (which will be no more than 19.05 cm (7.5 inches) in length). The Kesh (uncut hair) SHALL be worn in accordance with Appendix F.
Members
- The Kesh (uncut hair) to be covered by police issued Dastar (turban), wrapped in the members preferred manner with the issued rank specific coloured
uniform band/stripe attached to the Dastar (turban). The rank appropriate TPS badge SHALL be affixed and visible from the front of the Dastar (turban) in accordance with Appendix F.
Members
- Members of the Muslim faith may wear an issued
hijab as part of their uniform. The hijab SHALL be worn in accordance with Appendix F.
Members
- Members of the Hindu faith may wear a
nose stud in accordance with their religious beliefs.
Members
- Aboriginal members may deviate from the prescribed standards of appearance and wear their hair
braided down as part of their spiritual practice. Braids SHALL be kept in a neat manner.
Members
- Members of the Jewish faith may wear a
kippah under their issued forage cap, baseball cap or togue. When not required to wear a forage cap, baseball cap or toque, only a plain black or navy blue kipppah, or Service-approved kippah may be worn. The kippah SHALL be worn in accordance with Appendix F.
