300-15 Appearance and Grooming Standards Flashcards by Cameron King

All employees shall dress in a professional conservative manner with design, color, and style suitable to _____.

Personnel shall adhere to the standards set by their assignment.

All classified employees shall possess and maintain in good repair an _____ as issued or approved by the department, regardless of the nature of their assignments.

Each classified employee, regardless of assignment, shall be dressed in a manner rendering them capable of safely carrying out the _____.

1) their job function
2) official classified uniform
3) functions of a police officer

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Articles of Faith.

Head covers, clothing, jewelry, objects, symbols, and other items of dress of religious significance that are firmly established in an employee’s religion and the religious belief requires wearing the items that differ from the department’s dress code.

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Formal Occasions.

A classified employee’s funeral, Police Week events, award ceremonies, cadet graduations, and any other occasion so deemed by the Chief of Police.

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Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog.

A catalog of all equipment and uniforms approved by the Chief of Police for HPD distribution or self-purchase.

The catalog is updated upon any revision and is posted on the department’s Intranet Portal.

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Medical Necessity.

For the purposes of this General Order, refers to a bona fide medical condition documented by a physician that may be reasonably accommodated regarding the
department’s dress code and within the course and scope of the employee’s normal job duties.

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Official Classified Uniform.

The set of uniform items issued to classified employees or approved for wear by the Chief of Police upon becoming a Houston police officer.

This excludes special assignment uniforms.

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Special Assignment Uniform.

Any special attire, uniform, or gear that deviates from the official classified uniform; displays colors, logos, and/or official patches of the Houston Police Department; and is worn by authority of the Chief of Police.

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

All employees wearing a department approved uniform, displaying on their person an HPD employee identification card, or representing the department in an official capacity shall follow the _____ outlined in this section.

Except where noted, this section does not apply to _____when they act in that capacity.

However, when _____ wear a department approved uniform they shall abide by this section.

1) standards of appearance
2) undercover classified employees
3) undercover classified employees

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Facial Hair and Skin Conditions

The color of an employee’s facial hair, if worn, shall be consistent with the individual’s _____.

_____ facial hair is not permitted.

Male civilian employees are allowed to have facial hair that is…

Male classified employees shall maintain either a clean shaven appearance or a facial hair style as described in this subsection.

Examples of approved facial hair styles for male classified employees are depicted in the Attachment to this General Order.

Requests for an exception to the facial hair policy outlined in this subsection must be submitted in written correspondence via the chain of command to the_____.

1) regular hair color
2) Abnormal or unnatural multicolored
3) neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.
4) employee’s executive assistant chief

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Mustaches:

Male classified employees may have mustaches without other facial hair, but they shall be neatly trimmed and not extend:

a.
More than _____ beyond the outer corners of the mouth.

b.
Below the _____ of the mouth.

c.
Below the _____ of the upper lip.

Extreme styles such as handlebar mustaches are prohibited.

1) half an inch
2) outer corners
3) upper line

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Mustaches:

Male classified employees may have mustaches without other facial hair, but they shall be neatly trimmed and not extend:

a.
More than _____ beyond the outer corners of the mouth.

b.
Below the _____ of the mouth.

c.
Below the _____ of the upper lip.

Extreme styles such as handlebar mustaches are prohibited.

1) half an inch
2) outer corners
3) upper line

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Sideburns:

For male classified employees, sideburns worn without an approved beard shall not extend farther than the _____.

Sideburns shall be of a naturally even width and shall end with a_____.

1) lowest tip of the earlobe

2) clean-shaven horizontal line.

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Beards and Goatees:

Male classified employees are allowed to have beards or goatees as outlined in this subsection and as depicted in the Attachment to this General Order.

If worn, beards and goatees shall be worn with an adjoining mustache and shall be at least _____ and not more than _____in length.

1) one-quarter inch

2) one-half inch

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Beards and Goatees:

Each calendar year the department shall authorize two growth periods for beards and goatees:

_____ through _____ and _____ through _____.

If an officer shaves his beard or goatee below the minimum one-quarter inch length or does not attain the minimum length during an authorized growth period, the officer shall be required to…

1) March 1 through April 15
2) November 1 through December 15
3) completely shave all facial hair (except for an approved mustache) and will not be permitted to grow a beard or goatee again until the next authorized growth period.

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Beards and Goatees:

Goatees with an adjoining mustache, a.k.a. _____ shall be neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.

The cheeks, jawline, and neck shall remain clean shaven.

Beards with an adjoining mustache shall _____ and shall be neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.

The cheeks shall be clean shaven and the beard shall extend no more than…

1) circle beards,
2) cover the jawline
3) one inch below the jawline

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Beards and Goatees:

The following styles of facial hair are not permitted:

d.
_____ Beards: Beards that are trimmed to a thin line along the jawline without a mustache.

e.
_____Beards: Beards of uneven or patchy growth.

f.
_____: Beards shorter than one-quarter inch in length.

1) Chin Strap
2) Patchy
3) Stubble

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

Police cadets and the following classified employees are not authorized to wear a beard or goatee:

g.
_____ personnel

h.
_____police officers

i.
_____ Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail personnel and _____SWAT Perimeter Team personnel

j.
Full-time _____ personnel

k.
_____ Guard personnel

I.
_____Team personnel

m.
_____Training Unit personnel

n.
Personnel called to perform a task for which the department requires a clean shaven appearance or the donning of a gas mask or respirator. Facial hair (other than an approved mustache) shall not be worn with a gas mask or respirator because a proper seal cannot be obtained. The officer shall be required to shave and will have to wait until the _____ to regrow the beard or goatee.

g.
Command Staff personnel

h.
Probationary police officers

i.
Full-time Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail personnel and part-time SWAT Perimeter Team personnel

j.
Full-time Special Response Group (SRG) personnel

k.
Honor Guard personnel

I.
Dive Team personnel

m.
Cadet Training Unit personnel

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Supervisors’ Responsibilities:

The department’s facial hair policy shall be _____.

Supervisors shall ensure that employees…

Commanders shall conduct _____ to ensure employees under their command are in compliance with the department’s policies regarding facial hair.

1) strictly enforced
2) conform to this policy
3) regular inspections

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If a dermatologist diagnoses a classified employee with a skin condition (e.g., pseudofolliculitis barbae) that precludes shaving to comply with the department’s facial hair policy or wearing a respirator effectively, that classified employee, if needed, shall be assigned to a transitional duty assignment that does not require the…

The transitional duty assignment shall continue until…

While assigned to a transitional duty assignment, officers shall be allowed to work
extra employment, but only if it is _____(see Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines).

1) wearing of an official classified uniform or special assignment uniform
2) the condition is alleviated
3) nonpolice-related

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If a dermatologist diagnoses a classified employee with a skin condition that precludes shaving to comply with the department’s facial hair policy, that classified employee may be temporarily excluded from applicable parts of the department’s facial hair policy, provided the…

If a beard is worn it shall not exceed a length of _____.

Affected classified employees shall submit to their supervisors a physician’s report including documentation of the diagnosis, prognosis, and the anticipated period during which the classified employee will need to _____

1) dermatologist prescribes a treatment
2) one-half inch
3) refrain from shaving.

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

Classified employees who are diagnosed with a skin condition that precludes shaving or wearing a respirator shall adhere to all of the following guidelines:

o.
Classified employees must have a written excuse from a…

p.
Classified employees may go to a dermatologist of their choice, but shall be responsible for…

q.
Once the physician prescribes treatment directing the classified employee to wear a beard that does not comply with the department’s facial hair policy, the classified employee must have a written excuse from the physician every _____days.

It shall be the responsibility of the classified employee’s immediate supervisor to verify all…

1) state of Texas certified physician who specializes in dermatology.
2) all costs associated with the office visits and treatments
3) 30 calendar
4) pertinent information in the physician’s written statement

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Skin Conditions:

If the attending physician continues to prescribe that the classified employee wear a beard that does not comply with the department’s facial hair policy for longer than _____ days, the department shall require the classified employee to sign a medical release.

The Authorization for Disclosure of Protected Health Information form (available on the department’s Intranet Portal) shall allow the City’s Medical Director to review any necessary medical reports and work with the classified employee’s personal physician in developing a treatment plan that will assist the classified employee in…

Any independent evaluation mandated by the City shall be…

1) 90 calendar
2) complying with the department’s facial hair policy
3) at the City’s expense

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Skin Conditions:

If it is determined by the classified employee’s attending physician and the City Medical Director that a classified employee’s skin condition is of such a nature as to permanently prevent the classified employee from shaving, then the classified employee may be…

The officer may be allowed to remain in or return to his regular assignment, including a uniformed position, but is precluded from working…

Classified employees who have been issued an escape hood due to a skin condition that permanently prevents shaving may be allowed to work extra employment in uniform with approval from…

1) excluded from applicable parts of the department’s facial hair policy.
2) SWAT Detail, SRG, or the call for service loop in patrol.
3) the Chief of Police

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Hair

Any exceptions to the policies outlined in this subsection require approval by_____.

All employees shall keep their hair clean and neatly groomed so as to present a professional appearance at all times.

Classified employee’s shall wear their hair in a manner suitable to a quasi-military organization and shall not wear their hair in such a way as to interfere with the…

Hair is not to be worn in unusual ways as to detract from the…

Unusual styles include, but are not limited to, abnormal coloring or multi-coloring, carvings, ducktails, dreadlocks, mohawks, and mullets.

1) the Chief of Police.
2) proper wearing of official classified uniform headgear
3) professional appearance of the uniform.

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Female Uniformed Classified Employees: The hair of female classified employees in uniform shall not extend more than... Braids or a single ponytail shall be acceptable, but shall not hang below... Any braids must have a professional appearance. No style can interfere with the wearing of the _____. Hair restraints may be worn, but they must _____or be black, brown, silver, or gold in color and have no ornamentation.

1) four inches below the top of the collar of the official classified uniform shirt. 2) four inches from the top of the collar. 3) uniform hat 4) complement the hair color

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Male Uniformed Classified Employees: The hair of male classified employees in uniform shall not extend more than _____ of the official classified uniform shirt. Hair on the sides shall not cover more than _____. Hairstyles shall represent conservative and professional standards.

1) half an inch below the top of the collar | 2) half of the ears

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Jewelry All personnel shall have a professional appearance and any visible jewelry shall be conservative in style. Classified employees, while wearing a department authorized uniform, shall abide by the appearance standards regarding the wearing of jewelry and accessories outlined below. a. All _____shall be modest and conservatively styled. b. Only one _____at a time may be worn. c. Only ____ring per hand may be worn. (A wedding set is considered one ring.) d. _____of any type shall be concealed at all times. e. Bracelets shall not be worn unless it is... f. No _____except that which is authorized by the Chief of Police shall be worn. Approved _____are listed in the Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog. g. Female classified employees may wear small, conservative, single-colored earrings on their earlobes. Earrings shall not extend below _____ or have loose or dangling parts and shall not extend above the _____. Only one earring per ear shall be permitted. h. Male classified employees shall not wear _____. i. No jewelry or tie bar shall be worn on the uniform tie. _____ may be worn, but must be concealed from view. j. All jewelry, except that which is specifically authorized by this General Order, shall _____ and not visible while in uniform.

a. All jewelry shall be modest and conservatively styled. b. Only one wristwatch at a time may be worn. c. Only one ring per hand may be worn. (A wedding set is considered one ring.) d. Necklaces of any type shall be concealed at all times. e. Bracelets shall not be worn unless it is specifically for a medical alert notification. f. No insignia except that which is authorized by the Chief of Police shall be worn. Approved insignias are listed in the Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog. g. Female classified employees may wear small, conservative, single-colored earrings on their earlobes. Earrings shall not extend below the earlobes or have loose or dangling parts and shall not extend above the middle part of the outer ear. Only one earring per ear shall be permitted. h. Male classified employees shall not wear earrings. i. No jewelry or tie bar shall be worn on the uniform tie. Tie tacks may be worn, but must be concealed from view. j. All jewelry, except that which is specifically authorized by this General Order, shall be concealed and not visible while in uniform.

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Jewelry Employees (civilian or classified) shall not wear any type of exposed body piercing jewelry or articles (e.g., nose, tongue, eyebrow). This restriction does not apply to classified employees operating in an undercover capacity with... Any method of concealment (e.g., bandage) is prohibited.

written authorization from an executive assistant chief.

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Makeup and Fingernails Civilian employees' fingernails shall be conservative in appearance and length and not... Classified employees' fingernails shall be clean and neatly trimmed and shall not extend more than _____ or be of such a length as to interfere with the efficient operation of police equipment or cause injury to the employee or others. Only female employees may wear nail polish or makeup, but both must be subdued and moderate in tones and application. When nail polish is worn by female classified employees, all fingernails shall be _____. When toenail polish is worn and exposed, all toenails shall be the same single color. No visible ornamentation on the nail is allowed.

1) hinder them from their daily job functions 2) a quarter inch beyond the fingertip 3) the same single color

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Physical Standards All employees shall exercise good bodily hygiene and cleanliness by bathing daily. All classified employees should, through regular exercise and moderate living habits, maintain themselves in such a physical condition as to be able to... All classified employees should maintain their weight proportionate to their height and age as advised by _____.

1) handle strenuous physical contacts or the demands required of a law enforcement officer 2) their physician

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Tattoos and Body Art No employee may have an offensive tattoo or body art visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include, but are not limited to, those that are racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang-related, or obscene in nature. If an employee has visible tattoos or body art that may be considered offensive, such employee shall properly utilize an approved _____ to conceal such tattoos or body art. Regardless of content, no tattoo or body art located on the _____or on or above the _____shall be visible on any employee.

1) black cover-up tattoo sleeve 2) hands 3) neck

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Court Attire Judges of each court have the right to establish their own _____ and all personnel shall adhere to that standard. However, when no standard exists, employees shall dress in professional conservative attire.

courtroom dress code standard

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Court Attire Classified employees shall wear an official classified uniform, special assignment uniform, or professional conservative attire to municipal court. Classified employees shall not wear _____ to county, state, or federal court unless required by the court. Classified employees shall not wear uniform _____to court.

1) special assignment uniforms | 2) shorts

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE Court Attire When wearing plainclothes attire to court, employees shall be guided by the plainclothes regulations outlined in section 5 of this General Order. Male employees shall wear a... Female employees shall wear a...

1) business suit with shirt and tie, or a sport coat and dress slacks with shirt and tie, and appropriate footwear 2) business suit and blouse combination, or conservative dress, pantsuit, or blouse and skirt combination, and appropriate footwear.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM When in uniform (on duty or off duty working extra employment) officers shall wear the official classified uniform or a special assignment uniform issued or approved by the Chief of Police. Off-duty classified employees wearing the departmental approved uniform shall... If flagged down or approached, personnel shall stop and request assistance from...

1) respond to citizens or other law enforcement requesting assistance 2) on-duty personnel, if necessary

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM All uniformed classified employees shall be inspected at least... The inspection shall ensure each classified employee's official classified uniform or special assignment uniform and equipment meet the standards of...

1) once a month by their supervisor. | 2) this General Order.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rip Stop uniforms are official classified uniforms with embroidered badges and name tags that are not to be worn _____, unless authorized by the Chief of Police. Refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for additional guidance on wearing Rip Stop uniforms.

in place of the dress uniform or for special events

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM All uniforms when worn shall be clean, neatly pressed, properly hemmed, in good repair, in working order, and worn in a manner that... All weapons and accessory equipment shall be clean, in good repair, in working order, neatly polished, and worn in a manner that...

1) presents a professional appearance. | 2) presents a professional appearance.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM The official classified uniform shall include the following approved items or those issued by the department's Uniform Supply and approved by the Chief of Police and documented in the Uniform Standards Catalog. a. _____(hat with shield). b. Short- or long-sleeve _____ c. Badge, name tag, pins, ribbons, and other _____. d. Tie. e. Dark navy blue pants or dark navy blue _____ pants. f. Black shiny lacquer finish, Accumold Elite, or Webb Nylon Ballistic style Sam Browne belt, firearm holster, closed case handcuff holder (single or double case), ammunition holder or case, accessory equipment holders or cases, keepers (if needed), and other equipment authorized by the Chief of Police. g. Black footwear with _____ socks.

a. Headgear (hat with shield). b. Short- or long-sleeve dark navy blue uniform shirt. c. Badge, name tag, pins, ribbons, and other approved insignias. d. Tie. e. Dark navy blue pants or dark navy blue battle dress uniform (BOU) pants. f. Black shiny lacquer finish, Accumold Elite, or Webb Nylon Ballistic style Sam Browne belt, firearm holster, closed case handcuff holder (single or double case), ammunition holder or case, accessory equipment holders or cases, keepers (if needed), and other equipment authorized by the Chief of Police. g. Black footwear with black or dark navy blue socks.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Classified employees voluntarily choosing to replace equipment or insignias listed above shall do so at _____. Item (c) replacements shall mirror the shape, size, and color of the approved insignia. Refer to the _____ for a list of uniform items approved for individual purchase.

1) their own expense | 2) Uniform Standards Catalog

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Unless otherwise approved by their supervisor, classified employees assigned to uniformed divisions shall wear their official classified uniform or approved special assignment uniform while attending or engaged in any of the following activities: h. _____ assignments or activities. i. Approved _____extra employment. j. Approved _____assignments. k. _____for the state in courts of law, unless the court approves of or requires plainclothes attire.

1) On-duty 2) uniformed 3) speaking 4) Testifying

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Classified employees are issued a pair of dress pants that shall be worn in place of the patrol BOU pants when attending any of the following: I. Activities authorized by _____. m. _____ such as promotions, graduations, funerals, or other events for which the dress pants would be more appropriate. n. _____Review Hearings.

1) the Chief of Police 2) Formal occasions 3) Disciplinary

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Headgear The official classified uniform headgear for all classified employees shall consist of the department issued military officer style dark navy blue hat. The gold (supervisors) or silver (officers) colored band and department shield is... The top of the shield shall be...

1) mandatory and shall be attached to the front of the headgear 2) even with the upper seam of the crown

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Headgear The official classified uniform headgear for classified Command Staff members shall be the same in appearance as for all supervisors; however, the visor on headgear for those holding the rank of _____ or higher will display golden oak leaf embellishments. The gold-colored department shield is mandatory and shall be properly attached to the front center of the headgear. The top of the shield shall be even with the _____.

1) assistant chief | 2) upper seam of the crown

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Headgear All uniformed classified employees shall wear the official classified uniform hat whenever performing... Such specific assignments include traffic control, outside post assignments, and all occasions when the dress uniform is appropriate (e.g., parades, funerals, award and promotion ceremonies, and graduations). All headgear shall be worn level on the head, with the band of the hat _____ and the visor of the hat _____.

1) extended assignments subject to high citizen visibility, whether on or off duty. 2) parallel to the ground 3) centered on the forehead

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Shirts All uniform shirts shall be clean and neatly tucked inside pants with no overhang. Shirts shall be worn with all buttons buttoned (except the top button) and all zippers _____. When the long sleeve shirt is worn with a tie, the upper most button shall be buttoned. A tie shall not be worn with _____. The cuffs of long-sleeve uniform shirts shall be buttoned and not rolled up. Officers shall not alter the _____ of the issued short-sleeve uniform shirt or special assignment uniform (issued or self-purchased).

1) zipped completely 2) the short-sleeve shirt 3) sleeve length or width

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Shirts All approved regular and special _____ shall be attached to the uniform shirt in the manner prescribed by this General Order and the Uniform Standards Catalog. No shirt other than the one issued shall be worn as part of the official classified uniform or special assignment uniform unless specifically approved by...

1) insignia items | 2) the Chief of Police.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Shirts A crew neck undershirt or T-shirt may be worn under the uniform shirt, but shall not be visible at the neck unless.... Long-sleeve undershirts may be worn with only long-sleeve uniform shirts. Undershirts and T-shirts must be clean and in good repair. They shall not contain any _____.

1) it is dark navy blue or black | 2) inscriptions or decorative artwork

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Shirts There shall be no specific winter or summer uniform shirt. The wearing of either a short- or long-sleeve shirt shall be based entirely on_____.

individual comfort

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Pants The official classified uniform pants shall be the issued _____ or the issued dress pants hemmed to the proper length required for a good fit. The pant leg openings may be altered for_____ and shall be worn as issued. Additionally, uniform pants shall not be worn inside uniform boots unless...

1) six-pocket BOU pants 2) length only, not width, 3) this action is part of the officer's special assignment uniform.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Pants A classified employee requiring nonstandard uniform pants is responsible for being measured by a department approved vendor, via Uniform Supply, in advance to ensure procurement of the pants prior to the... Questions regarding the approved uniform pants should be directed to_____

1) date the officer is to receive this department issued piece of clothing. 2) Uniform Supply.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM HPD Collar Emblems Except as noted below, police officers and sergeants shall have the option of wearing or not wearing the "HPD" collar emblems on their uniform shirt collar. Police officers and sergeants who choose to wear the "HPD" collar emblems (gold or silver according to rank) shall affix them to the official classified or special assignment uniform shirt collars. The leading edge of each emblem shall be one inch from the collar's leading edge. The bottom of the emblem shall be positioned_____ from the collar's lower edge. The base of the letters shall be parallel to the _____. No "HPD" collar emblems shall be worn on uniforms with...

1) half an inch 2) lower edge of the collar 3) embroidered badges (e.g., Rip Stop uniform).

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM HPD Collar Emblems Some specialized units, due to work environment, are authorized to have the "HPD" emblem embroidered on the _____. Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of Chief of Police approval. Police officers and sergeants shall wear the "HPD" collar emblems on their uniform shirt collar while wearing the _____ (official classified uniform with long-sleeve shirt, tie, and dress pants).

1) collar of a special assignment shirt | 2) dress uniform

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Badges The badge shall be affixed or sewn on to the front left side of the uniform shirt. The badge is a mandatory item of the official classified uniform. No officer shall wear a badge or a hat shield of _____ at any time or for any reason. Some specialized units, due to work environment, are authorized to have the "HPD" cloth badge patch... Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of Chief of Police approval.

1) another officer | 2) affixed to a special assignment shirt

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Name Tag The name tag shall be worn affixed to the front of the uniform shirt, centered immediately above the... When wearing the department issued award ribbon bar, the name tag shall be worn affixed to the front of the uniform shirt, centered immediately above the _____. Customized designs or attachments to the name tag are _____(e.g., miniature badges, "Serving Since … "). The name tag is a mandatory item of the official classified uniform.

1) right shirt pocket flap or in the allotted slots 2) award ribbon bar 3) prohibited

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Name Tag Some specialized units, due to work environment, and officers with Rip Stop official classified uniforms are authorized to have... Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of ______.

1) their name embroidered on the right chest area of a special assignment shirt. 2) Chief of Police approval

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rank Insignia The senior police officer stripes ("corporal" two-bar chevron) shall be worn by all personnel holding the rank of _____ The stripes shall be sewn on both sleeves of both the long-sleeve and short-sleeve official classified uniform shirts and select special assignment uniform shirts... The stripes shall be centered laterally with the yoke seam and with the center point up towards the shoulder patch.

1) senior police officer. | 2) one quarter inch below the lower point of the shoulder patch.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rank Insignia Sergeant chevrons shall be affixed to the official classified uniform shirts and select special assignment uniform shirts worn by all personnel holding the rank of sergeant. Sergeant chevrons shall be sewn on both sleeves of the long-sleeve uniform shirt directly below the shoulder patch and... Smaller chevrons shall be worn on short-sleeve shirts in the same manner.

centered laterally with the yoke seam

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rank Insignia Insignia bars for the rank of lieutenant shall be worn on the collar, parallel to and up against the front line of the top stitching on the collar in such a way that they are centered between... Insignia stars for the ranks of Chief of Police, executive assistant chief, assistant chief, and commander shall be worn adjacent and parallel to the... Rank insignias are mandatory items of the official classified uniform and some special assignment uniforms. Refer to the _____for details.

1) the bottom point of the collar and the top fold 2) longer seam along the bottom of the collar beginning just inside the front seam. 3) Uniform Standards Catalog

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Shoulder Patches Shoulder patches shall be worn on all approved official classified uniforms, jackets, windbreakers, dress coats, and some special assignment uniforms. The shoulder patches shall be sewn to the... The top of each patch shall touch the shirt's... Refer to the _____ for details.

1) upper part of both sleeves 2) yoke seam and be centered laterally. 3) Uniform Standards Catalog

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Ties Wearing the issued uniform tie is optional with the long-sleeve shirt except as described below. Ties shall not be worn with the short-sleeve shirt or any shirt that has a... A buttoned long-sleeve shirt with tie shall be worn on _____. When the tie is worn, it shall be worn in the appropriate manner and shall not be affixed to the epaulets or buttonhole of the open collar, or worn in any other fashion contrary to its generally accepted usage. Additionally, if wearing a tie, personnel shall wear their body armor under their official classified uniform shirt and not wear...

1) sewn-on badge. 2) formal occasions 3) the outer vest cover

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Ties Only Solo Motorcycle Detail and Mounted Patrol officers may... Classified employees are authorized to sew the entire length of the smaller tie flap to the backside of the larger flap so long as this modification does not...

1) tuck their ties inside their shirts. | 2) alter the appearance of the front of the tie.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories Mandatory equipment on the Sam Browne shall be as follows: a. Loaded approved _____ b. Issued or approved ____ c. Closed ____case d. Handcuffs e. Loaded _____, if assigned to the employee. f. Portable _____and _____holder g. Fully loaded ______ h. _____case i. _____(mandatory as noted below)

a. Loaded approved primary weapon b. Issued or approved holster c. Closed handcuff case d. Handcuffs e. Loaded conducted energy device (CED), if assigned to the employee. f. Portable radio and radio holder g. Fully loaded magazines or speedloaders h. Ammunition case i. Baton (mandatory as noted below)

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories All issued equipment shall be worn, carried, and used only as... No changes, alterations, modifications altering the appearance, or substitutions shall be made to department issued equipment unless... _____ are approved to modify the silver clasp snap on the closed handcuff case and the ammunition case to a gold clasp snap to match the gold clasps on keepers and HPD emblems.

1) authorized by the Chief of Police. 2) approved by the Chief of Police. 3) Classified supervisors

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories All accessory equipment or carrying cases not issued by the department but authorized by the Chief of Police for self-purchase, shall be... Specialized equipment items such as tactical ear pieces or body worn cameras shall be worn when required or necessary for an officer's assignment, according to... Such items must be those approved by _____ and shall be maintained in the same manner as regular accessory equipment.

1) black and plain in design (no basket weave or ornamentation). 2) training, policy, and procedures 3) the Chief of Police

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories For classified employees who have small waists leaving no room on the Sam Browne belt for a closed handcuff case, the _____ may grant permission to wear a handcuff case other than the authorized closed handcuff case (e.g., handcuff loop or keeper). This shall be done on a case-by-case basis and the _____ shall be notified of the exception.

1) division commander of the Training Division | 2) division commander of the concerned employee

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Baton: The police baton issued by the department is an optional accessory except... Classified employees shall maintain proper care of the issued baton and have the item readily available. An approved expandable baton or wooden baton may be carried in lieu of the department issued PR-24 baton, providing the...

1) as described in General Order 600-17, Response to Resistance. 2) classified employee has been properly trained in its use.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Firearm Holster: The appropriate holster issued or approved by the department shall be the...

official classified uniform holster (see General Order 400-05, Firearms Qualification and Control).

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM CED Holster: The CED holster issued or approved by the department shall be the official classified uniform CED holster. _____of the issued or approved holster in any form is prohibited. Classified employees shall wear this holster only in a _____manner. Under no circumstances shall the CED be worn...

1) Modification 2) cross-draw 3) adjacent to the holstered primary weapon.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Knives: Knives shall not be worn in such a way that they are _____.

visible

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Fox Listen Only Earphone Classified personnel are required to have access to the utilization of the Fox Listen Only Earphone (ear piece) at all times, but it is optional for daily use unless personnel are involved in... During such events the utilization of the ear piece is mandatory.

active shooter situations, protests, or other events where noise or understanding transmissions is an issue or concern

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Personal Electronic Equipment Electronic devices furnished by the department shall be worn as mandated by the department. All personal electronic equipment (e.g., cellular telephones, pagers) carried by uniformed officers shall be worn only on the... When worn on the Sam Browne, electronic equipment shall be... While wearing the official classified uniform or special assignment uniform and in public view, classified employees may wear electronic earpieces, microphones (e.g., Bluetooth device), or cameras only as...

1) Sam Browne or shall be concealed 2) black or shall be carried in a black covered case. 3) specifically assigned and/or authorized by the department.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Footwear Shoes: Shoes or boots are to be worn with all approved uniforms and shall be one of the following: a. Lace-type military dress shoes of a high or low-quarter style with _____ b. Boots of Wellington or similar type with rubber walking heels and a _____ c. Lace-type, low-quarter leather shoes with _____ d. Oakley SI Patrol Boots or a similar lace-type military boot that has mesh along the sides of the boot, as long as the boot has a _____

a. Lace-type military dress shoes of a high or low-quarter style with rubber walking heels. b. Boots of Wellington or similar type with rubber walking heels and a rounded, smooth toe design. c. Lace-type, low-quarter leather shoes with smooth toes and rubber walking heels. d. Oakley SI Patrol Boots or a similar lace-type military boot that has mesh along the sides of the boot, as long as the boot has a smooth rounded toe capable of maintaining a shine.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Footwear Shoes: Footwear must be capable of _____ All approved footwear shall be black and have no ornate, decorative stitching or... Boot tops must be of sufficient height to prevent pant leg bottoms from...

1) maintaining a shine. 2) perforation that detracts from a professional appearance 3) falling into or hanging inside the boot.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Footwear Shoes: Specially approved shoes may be worn with the uniform if a classified employee has a... Specially approved shoes may be worn when required to perform a special assignment for which the official classified uniform shoes would be... Classified employees in specialized units shall use the shoes...

1) bona fide medical reason that has been approved by the officer's division commander 2) inappropriate or prohibitive to the task. 3) approved for their assignment.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Footwear Socks: _____ socks shall be worn with all approved uniforms.

Plain black or dark navy blue

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Dress Uniforms When attending formal occasions, classified employees shall wear a dress uniform. The dress uniform for classified employees consists of the official classified uniform with the... _____ shall be worn under the official classified uniform shirt.

``` 1) issued "dress" pants, long-sleeve shirt, tie, award ribbon bar, HPD collar emblems, and official classified uniform headgear ``` 2) Body armor

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Dress Uniforms The Chief of Police and the classified Command Staff dress uniform consists of the white long-sleeve shirt, tie, uniform dress slacks, black belt, dress coat, and headgear. The Chief of Police and Command Staff members may wear their dress uniform on _____. Refer to the _____ for additional guidance on wearing the Command Staff dress uniform.

1) other occasions at their discretion | 2) Uniform Standards Catalog

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Coats, Jackets, Windbreakers: During periods of cold or cool weather, uniformed classified employees may wear their_____ Coats, jackets, special assignment uniforms, and gear are listed in the_____ These items are approved by the Chief of Police and may be worn while on duty. Classified employees shall not wear any cool or cold-weather gear not...

1) department issued or approved coat, jacket, or windbreaker. 2) Uniform Standards Catalog. 3) approved by the Chief of Police.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Coats, Jackets, Windbreakers: Senior police officers may individually purchase and affix_____ to the collar areas of the cold weather gear in the same manner as indicated for the lieutenant bars (see section 2, subsection, "Rank Insignia"). These bars shall not be affixed to the...

1) silver metal two-bar chevrons | 2) official classified or special assignment uniform shirts.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Coats, Jackets, Windbreakers: Sergeants may individually purchase and affix gold metal sergeant chevrons to the collar areas of the cold weather gear in the same manner as indicated for the _____. These bars shall not be affixed to the...

1) lieutenant bars | 2) official classified or special assignment uniform shirts.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Cool or Cold-Weather Headgear: The approved cool or cold-weather headgear for employees will be the option of either the official classified uniform hat, the knit sock cap (black in color), or the Blauer B. Cool Performance Cap during the months of _____ and when the city of Houston temperature falls below _____.

1) November through March | 2) 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Cool or Cold-Weather Headgear: If not already sewn on, classified employees are advised to take their self-purchased knit sock cap or Blauer B. Cool Performance Cap to Uniform Supply to... Uniform Supply staff shall examine the knit sock cap or Blauer B. Cool Performance Cap to make sure they are the approved items per the Chief of Police. If the items are approved, Uniform Supply shall provide a... For the Blauer B. Cool Performance Caps, the small HPD shoulder patch will be provided. The badge patch or the small HPD shoulder patch shall be stitched on the front portion of the cap (aligned and centered) in permanent fashion. Only _____cloth badge patch or small HPD shoulder patch shall be provided per classified employee per hat.

1) receive the official patches or small HPD shoulder patch. 2) silver badge patch to police officers or a gold badge patch to supervisory personnel 3) one

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Cool or Cold-Weather Headgear: Classified employees may _____ blue earmuffs or winter headbands along with the official cool or cold-weather uniform headgear.

wear black or dark navy

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Gloves: Classified employees may self-purchase cool or cold-weather gloves (not to be confused with search gloves) that are plain black or dark navy blue to wear as long as the gloves allow for the...

proper hand and finger use and control of police equipment.

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Cool or Cold-Weather Gear Turtleneck Undershirts: During periods of cool or cold weather, uniformed classified employees may wear... The turtleneck must be _____ and may bear the embroidered "HPD" insignia on the upper collar (silver or white for officers and gold or yellow for supervisors). No other inscription or alternative colors are permitted.

1) turtleneck undershirts beneath the long-sleeve uniform shirt. 2) black or dark navy blue

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rain Gear During periods of inclement weather, uniformed classified employees are advised to use the department issued rain gear for their own comfort and to avoid... Rain gear shall not be worn as a replacement for more appropriate department issued...

1) unnecessary damage to the official classified uniform and gear 2) cool or cold-weather gear when the weather is cool or cold but not raining

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Rain Gear Only when classified employees have to respond on foot to areas with _____may the rubber boots issued by Uniform Supply be worn. Classified employees shall not wear _____ while driving a City vehicle or on a continuous basis throughout their shift.

1) high water (above four inches but less than a foot) | 2) rubber boots

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM Search Gloves Officers may wear approved puncture resistant gloves only when... The Training Division shall maintain a list of approved gloves. These gloves are not furnished by the department and purchasing the approved search gloves is the _____.

1) searching suspects or prisoners. | 2) responsibility of the individual officer

INSIGNIAS Unless otherwise directed, Uniform Supply shall distribute all _____ Uniform Supply is also responsible for compiling and maintaining the Uniform Standards Catalog, which has a list of all approved insignias, the placement of insignias on the uniform, and where to obtain them if not available through Uniform Supply. Classified employees are allowed to wear only those insignias that are on the approved list (see the Uniform Standards Catalog) or that have been approved by... See General Order 200-20, Awards and Commendations, for additional information.

1) insignias (e.g., awards, bars, emblems, medals, patches, pins, and ribbons). 2) the Chief of Police or awarded through HPD's awards program

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS Special assignment uniforms authorized by the Chief of Police may be worn by employees assigned to units that have a _____ instead of the official classified uniform. Special assignment uniforms shall not be altered without written permission from the Chief of Police. Uniform Supply shall issue most approved special assignment uniforms. These special assignment uniforms shall be returned to Uniform Supply within _____ days after the employee is no longer assigned to the specialized unit.

1) standard uniform | 2) 30 calendar

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS Employees assigned to a specialized unit shall be issued a special assignment uniform for that unit or division. Such special assignment uniforms shall be worn while... Special assignment uniforms shall not be worn for any purpose not...

1) in the performance of their duties. | 2) associated with the employees' assignments.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS An exception to this policy is allowed if the classified employee is working police-related extra employment requiring the classified employee to... Such classified employees shall wear the special assignment uniform that...

1) ride a horse, motorcycle, or bicycle. | 2) matches that particular job.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS Issued riot control helmets, motorcycle helmets, or other types of headgear may be worn on... Chinstraps shall be fastened on all helmets when they are being worn unless_____

1) assignments or occasions as required | 2) otherwise directed by a supervisor.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS Authorized special assignment uniforms for particular units or job requirements are listed in the _____. No employee shall wear a special assignment uniform unless...

1) Uniform Standards Catalog | 2) approved to do so by the Chief of Police.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT UNIFORMS Employees assigned to specialized units in patrol divisions may purchase and wear a _____ (see the Uniform Standards Catalog). Any other division, unit, or detail requiring a special assignment uniform must have _____ before wearing any such uniform.

1) specialized insignia T-shirt that has been approved by the Chief of Police 2) written approval from the Chief of Police

PLAINCLOTHES REGULATIONS - CLASSIFED EMPLOYEES Except as otherwise noted in this General Order, undercover classified employees are allowed to wear any... The remainder of this section does not apply to undercover officers.

clothing and jewelry appropriate for the undercover assignment.

PLAINCLOTHES REGULATIONS - CLASSIFED EMPLOYEES Unless otherwise indicated, all plainclothes classified employees whenever performing a police function shall dress conservatively in a design, color, and style suitable to their job function. Employees shall present a _____appearance at all times. All clothing and footwear shall be _____. _____shall be conservative in design and color. _____ are not permitted unless otherwise approved by the Chief of Police.

1) businesslike 2) clean, neat, and in good repair 3) Hats 4) Baseball caps

PLAINCLOTHES REGULATIONS - CLASSIFED EMPLOYEES _____ shall determine the appropriate level of dress for an officer's job function. Supervisors shall allow moderate deviations in the type and style of clothing and jewelry worn by plainclothes officers if...

1) Division commanders | 2) required for a specific assignment, working condition, or event.

PLAINCLOTHES REGULATIONS - CLASSIFED EMPLOYEES While on duty, all classified employees shall carry their... The primary weapon shall be carried according to General Order 400-05, Firearms Qualification and Control and department policy.

badge, department identification, a pair of handcuffs, and a loaded and approved primary weapon

RESTRICTIONS Classified employees shall not wear any portion of a department issued or approved uniform while _____.

under suspension

RESTRICTIONS When the department issues a particular uniform item, that item shall _____ If the department does not issue a particular item, officers shall use only those comparable items that have been _____. The uniform shall always be worn as a total unit except as authorized by General Orders or... Officers shall not give or loan any part of their department uniform to a person who...

1) supersede any similar item previously issued. 2) approved in writing by the Chief of Police 3) as directed by a supervisor. 4) is not a classified employee of the department

RESTRICTIONS Officers shall wear department uniforms only when... Except as authorized by General Order 200-41, Department Presence on Social Media and the Internet, classified employees shall not intentionally and publicly appear in or post or allow to be posted any print, photograph, video recording, or other representation of themselves... This prohibition is in effect even if the situation is not for.... This mandate does not prohibit classified employees from having personal or family pictures taken for display in their office or home.

1) acting in an official capacity. 2) while wearing any portion of a department uniform (or any other uniform that resembles what is issued by the department) without prior written consent from the Chief of Police. 3) personal gain or benefit

RESTRICTIONS Logos To ensure the Houston Police Department displays a professional image, any division, unit, detail, or employee producing or having produced any item (coins, hats, mugs, shirts, etc.) containing any HPD or City of Houston logo must present this item to the _____. Once reviewed, the committee shall present their recommendation to the_____ This order applies even if no City funds are used in the production. The employee must submit correspondence through the employee's chain of command to the _____. The correspondence must explain in detail the item to be reviewed, its use, justification for the item, and costs, if applicable.

1) Uniform Standards Committee 2) Chief of Police for a final decision. 3) Deputy Director of the Office of Planning & Data Governance

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS The dress code applies to all HPD employees. HPD does not discriminate against any employee because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, sexual or gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, handicap, or veteran status. The department is committed to making reasonable accommodations for an employee in regard to a dress code issue when the employee proves a unique need due to a _____ and such belief does not otherwise prevent the employee from...

1) firmly-established religious belief | 2) fulfilling all of his normal assigned job duties

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS An employee who believes that for religious reasons he should be allowed to deviate from the dress code policy may request an accommodation from the Chief of Police. The request shall include the employee's: a. _____ b. Present _____ c. _____ name d. Commander's _____ e. Reason for _____

a. Name b. Present assignment c. Immediate supervisor's name d. Commander's name e. Reason for requesting the accommodation

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS Each accommodation request shall be specific in nature and shall be_____ The employee may request as many accommodations as...

1) submitted individually. | 2) may be required by his religion.

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS The Chief of Police shall review each request on a _____ basis. All _____ shall be investigated in order to determine whether the accommodation shall be granted or denied. Any and all _____ the requested accommodation would have on the employee, the department, other employees, prisoners, and the public shall be taken into account.

1) case-by-case 2) circumstances surrounding the request 3) potential safety issues and/or operational concerns

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS If an accommodation that refers to the wearing of an article of faith is approved, the cost associated with the procuring of and maintaining of the article of faith shall be the responsibility of _____

the employee.

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS Any approved accommodation shall be noted in writing and... If an employee is not satisfied with the ruling of the department, the employee may request a _____ to present the reasons for the request for the accommodation and/or the objections to the specific nature of the approval or denial. A denial of a request for accommodation shall...

1) specifically describe the accommodation being made by the department. 2) hearing with the Chief of Police 3) state the reasons for such denial.

DEPUTY SANDEEP DHALIWAL ARTICLES OF FAITH EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS In the event that an accommodation becomes a health or safety issue for any employee, prisoner, or the public, HPD reserves the right to... An employee may appeal the cancellation of an accommodation in the same manner as the employee would appeal the denial of an accommodation. Personnel assigned to a covert operations assignment or those assigned to duties that require uniform modification for specific duties not addressed in this policy may...

1) cancel a previously approved accommodation. | 2) be excluded from compliance with specific portions of the policy.

MEDICAL EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS The department shall make reasonable accommodations for an employee in regard to a dress code issue when the employee proves a unique need due to a medical necessity and such condition does not otherwise... An employee who believes that for medical reasons he should be allowed to deviate from the department's dress code policy may request an accommodation from the Chief of Police as outlined in section 7 of this General Order. The Chief of Police shall review each request on a case-by-case basis as outlined in section 7 and any approved accommodation or denial shall be specifically noted in...

1) prevent the employee from fulfilling all of his normal assigned job duties. 2) writing to the employee.

MEDICAL EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS In the event that an accommodation becomes a health or safety issue for any employee, prisoner, or the public, HPD reserves the right to... An employee may appeal the denial or cancellation of an accommodation in the same manner as outlined in section 7.

cancel a previously approved accommodation.

IDENTIFICATION Whenever personnel are on police property, they shall wear their _____ prominently displayed at or above the waist on the front of their person so that the employee's photograph and name are easily visible. Classified employees may display their badge along with the official identification; however, it is not _____. Only _____ are exempt from this requirement.

1) official Police Department identification card 2) considered a substitute 3) classified employees in an approved uniform

IDENTIFICATION Employees assigned to an airport location shall wear their _____prominently displayed at or above the waist on the front of their person so that the employee's photograph and name are easily visible to clear security checkpoints. Employees working at the offices of other government entities shall wear the _____ as assigned by that entity.

1) specific airport issued identification tag | 2) appropriate identification

ISSUED EQUIPMENT An employee issued uniforms or equipment is responsible for returning issued equipment at the time of resignation, termination, or transfer to another division or unit that does not...

require utilization of the issued equipment

ISSUED EQUIPMENT Uniforms shall be replaced if they have an unprofessional appearance (e.g., torn or frayed). For classified employees, a maximum of _____pairs of pants and _____shirts may be replaced at any one time depending on availability and only after a demonstrated need.

1) three | 2) three

ISSUED EQUIPMENT In addition to the official classified uniform allotment, the Chief of Police and classified Command Staff members (commander and above) shall be issued three _____, a dress coat, hat, and two additional pairs of dress slacks. Personnel are required to turn in any used articles prior to... Personnel shall do the same when any new item is issued by the department that supersedes one previously provided.

1) white long-sleeve shirts | 2) receiving any replacements.

BODY ARMOR Classified employees shall wear department approved body armor as required by this General Order and/or other department directive. Approved body armor and other department approved ballistic protection items are listed in the _____ The catalog shall indicate when and the manner in which such approved items shall be worn.

Uniform Standards Catalog.

BODY ARMOR Supervisors shall ensure compliance with this policy. Officers found to be not in compliance will be subject to discipline. The following shall wear their body armor while wearing the official classified uniform: a. Classified employees regularly or temporarily assigned to a uniformed division at which they... b. Classified employees working _____.

1) regularly interact with the public | 2) extra employment

BODY ARMOR Plainclothes classified employees shall also wear body armor when... _____shall determine what is considered high risk for their individual divisions.

1) conducting high-risk operations (e.g., raids and high-risk warrant operations conducted by Tactical Operations, Narcotics, Vice, Major Offenders). 2) Commanders

BODY ARMOR Uniform Supply shall issue body armor to only classified employees unless... Additionally, classified employees shall be provided with an _____ or a copy of the manual that outlines the proper maintenance and care procedures for department issued body armor.

1) otherwise approved by the Chief of Police. | 2) instruction manual

BODY ARMOR Upon acceptance of the body armor, classified employees shall maintain and care for the vest in the manner prescribed in the_____. Body armor shall be worn by both instructors and students when...

1) instruction manual | 2) shooting at a departmental range or at a departmental sponsored firearms training event.

BODY ARMOR To guard against the potential development of heat-related illness, especially while wearing body armor, supervisors should be cognizant of particular assignments in conditions of_____ In such circumstances, supervisors should ensure their subordinates have... Classified employees should notify their supervisors of the need for...

1) abnormally high heat and/or humidity. 2) adequate breaks to cool down and remain hydrated 3) breaks during such assignments.

BODY ARMOR Exceptions Classified employees may elect not to wear body armor under the following circumstances: a. Uniformed classified employees who are assigned to administrative positions and do not normally... b. Exempt status has been given in writing from the Chief of Police to a division or unit that requires a _____.

1) have contact with suspects or prisoners. | 2) special assignment uniform

BODY ARMOR Exceptions Uniformed classified employees working an assignment listed above in this subsection shall wear their body armor whenever they leave that assignment and...

go to lunch or any other place where they may possibly interact with the public

INSPECTIONS Supervisors shall hold regular division inspections to ensure compliance with this General Order and related directives, and corrective action shall... Supervisors shall be held responsible for the...

1) immediately be taken when violations occur. | 2) appearance of their subordinates

NEW UNIFORM ITEMS Proposed new uniform items must be submitted through the chain of command to the Office of Planning & Data Governance for review by the_____

Uniform Standards Committee.

300-15 Appearance and Grooming Standards Flashcards

(130 cards)