PG 203-07 PERFORMANCE ON DUTY - PERSONAL APPEARANCE Flashcards
PERFORMANCE ON DUTY - PERSONAL APPEARANCE
- Be neat and clean.
- Keep uniforms clean, well pressed, and in good repair. Shoes must be shined and will not display a clearly visible company name or logo.
- Keep uniform securely buttoned.
a. When the short-sleeved shirt is worn, the collar button may be left unbuttoned but all other buttons shall be fastened. - Wear cap squarely on head, with center of visor directly over nose.
a. No hair is to show beneath the visor of the cap.
b. Cap must be worn when members are assigned to foot patrol, traffic posts, or details.
c. Members riding in Department vehicles may remove the cap while in the vehicle.
d. Police officers and detectives assigned to subway patrol duties in uniform have the option of wearing the cap during the period of June 1 to October 1.
NOTE: At all other times, the uniform cap must be worn except where there are exigent circumstances. When the exigent circumstances have stabilized, the cap must be worn.
- Prevent non-uniform articles from showing above uniform collar.
a. When the short-sleeve shirt is worn, undershirts, neck chains, or other non-uniform articles shall not be visible within the open collar or below the sleeve ends of the shirt.
b. Shirt sleeves may not be rolled up.
NOTE: Members of the service who are hired on or after January 1, 2007, must cover any visible tattoos by either regulation uniform, proper business attire, or a neutral colored skin covering such a sports wrap or bandage. Such covering must resemble the skin tone of the member and must cover the entire tattoo. This includes but is not limited to any tattoo visible above the shirt collar, below the sleeve ends of any shirt, or on a visible area of the leg, ankle or foot. A limited exception may be granted by the member’s commanding officer in writing due to the nature of the member’s assignment. Such approval must be filed in the member’s personnel folder.
- Wear hair so that it is neatly groomed.
a. All regulations regarding the appearance of members’ hair apply equally to male and female uniformed members of the service.
b. When a member is in uniform, regardless of whether or not the uniform cap is required, hair will not be worn so that it falls over the eyebrows or reach the collar. Ponytails are strictly prohibited while in uniform.
c. When the uniform cap is required, long hair must be securely gathered and placed under the uniform cap without use of a ponytail. The hairstyle must allow for the cap to be placed squarely on the head without visible bulk.
d. The length and bulk of the hair should not interfere with the wearing of any uniform headgear, including emergency equipment. - Necessary hair holding devices (such as but not limited to rubber bands, clips, barrettes, pins), when used, must be unadorned and plain, and be transparent or similar to the color of the hair. All such devices must be unobtrusive, and concealed as much as possible. Hair scarves, beads, bows, large and decorative fabric-covered elastic bands, large plastic clips, or other ornamental items are prohibited.
- Keep sideburns closely trimmed and not extending below bottom of earlobe.
- Have mustache neatly trimmed, not extending beyond, nor drooping below corners of mouth.
- Do not grow beards or goatees except under the following circumstances:
a. When required because of a medical condition, a beard may be grown with written approval of the Police Surgeon concerned and the Commanding Officer, Medical Division. (Copy of written approval will be in possession of member of the service whenever in uniform.)
b. When approved, in writing, by member’s commanding officer because of nature of member’s assignment. (Copy of written approval will be in possession of member of the service whenever in uniform.)
c. When required because of religious accommodation and with written approval of the Deputy Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity. (Copy of written approval will be in the possession of member of the service whenever in uniform.)
d. When assigned to perform duty in uniform, members granted the aforementioned exceptions will conform, to the extent possible, to provisions of this procedure.
NOTE: Approval to grow a beard for a medical condition or religious accommodation does not grant a member permission to grow goatees, designer beards, or “chin strap” beards, all of which is strictly prohibited.
- Do not wear ornaments or jewelry visible on the head, neck, or wrist while performing duty in uniform. Prohibited ornaments include, but are not limited to earrings, necklaces, neck chains, bracelets, and body piercing.
a. Medical alert bracelets may be worn visibly.
b. Watchbands must be a conservative color, such as navy, black, brown, yellow metal, white metal, or similar colors.
c. Rings may be worn if they are generally smooth, and not likely to catch on other objects. Rings with jagged edges, raised stones, etc., are not permitted. - Keep fingernails neatly trimmed and extending no more than 1/4 inch from the fingertip.
a. Nail polish may be worn only if it is clear, or of a natural, conservative color.
b. Any designs or decorations on nails are prohibited. - Only those cosmetics which are of conservative color and amount shall be permitted.
- Eyewear will be of conservative style and color. No neon or brightly colored frames may be worn. Eyeglass straps may be worn, but must be black.
- While in uniform in public view, do not chew gum, use tobacco in any form, or hold toothpicks in the mouth.
- When authorized to perform duty in civilian clothing, wear attire appropriate for assignment.
Additional Data
PROPER UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE FOR UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE REPORTING FOR PROMOTION
Newly promoted members must set an example for subordinates and should demonstrate this at each promotion ceremony they attend. To ensure observance of uniform regulations at promotion ceremonies, the promotee’s current commanding officer/designated supervisor will inspect promotee prior to the promotion ceremony. The results of this inspection will be recorded on a “Uniform Promotion Checklist” (see Appendix “A”). Promotees will submit the signed checklist to a member of the Personnel Bureau on the day of their scheduled promotion. PROMOTION CANDIDATES MUST APPEAR FOR PROMOTION WITH THE COMPLETED CHECKLIST. The attached Appendix “A” may be photocopied for member’s use.
Promotees will be inspected prior to the ceremony by Personnel Bureau representatives on the day of their scheduled promotion. ANY MEMBER NOT PROPERLY GROOMED OR ATTIRED ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS WILL NOT BE PROMOTED UNTIL THE MEMBER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REGULATIONS.
All members being promoted are required to have a uniform inspection performed as soon as they are notified of the promotion. The member’s current commanding officer will immediately conduct a uniform inspection, using the “Uniform Inspection Checklist.” The promotee will present the completed “Uniform Inspection Checklist” to the Commanding Officer, Leadership Training Section, when assigned to the leadership training course. Once the immediate uniform inspections are completed by the current Commanding Officer, the Commanding Officer, Leadership Training Section will assume responsibility for conducting a second uniform inspection a day or two prior to promotion.
RELATED PROCEDURES
General Uniforms Regulations (P.G. 204-01)
Uniform Classifications (P.G. 204-02)
Uniforms (P.G. 204-03)
Appendix “A”
Uniform Promotion Checklist - Inspection of Promotion Candidate by Commanding Officer
The supervisor completing this checklist will be held accountable for uniform or appearance indiscretions noted on the day of promotion. Commanding officers or designated supervisors completing this checklist should review candidate’s compliance with each uniform or appearance item. The commanding officer/designated supervisor should mark each item as Pass or Fail in the respective box, complete the captions below, and sign where indicated. The member concerned will be advised of deficiencies to be corrected prior to promotion.
Uniform / Appearance Item (P/F)
Regulation black high-gloss, lace-type Oxford shoes.
Summer blouse, properly fitted.
- Neither excessively loose nor stretched taut.
- Sleeves come to a point midway between wrist and thumb when arm is at side.
Regulation eight-point cap in good condition
- Wear cap squarely on head, with center of visor directly over the nose.
- No hair is to show beneath the visor of the cap.
Regulation long sleeve shirt, properly fitted.
Command insignia or designated rank (collar brass) must be worn on the uniform shirt and summer blouse.
Regulation tie (in good condition).
Regulation dress trousers, properly fitted (no duty trousers); not stretched taut.
White gloves.
Hair to be properly cut, trimmed, worn off the collar and neatly groomed conforming to the shape of the head. Ponytails are strictly prohibited.
No earrings (both males and females).
No personal adornment or unauthorized modification of the uniform (i.e. fraternal pins, etc.).
Members assigned to Highway and Mounted Units are permitted to wear boots and britches.
Under no circumstance will a member of the service appear in uniform with a beard, long hair, or mustache extending below the corner of the mouth (except as authorized by the Chief Surgeon or Deputy Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity). Documentation must be attached to this form, if applicable.
Name/Tax # of Member Inspected (Print)
Name/Tax # of inspecting C.O./Supervisor (Print)
Signature of inspecting C.O./Supervisor
