PG 204-03 UNIFORMS - Police Officer

Question 0

DUTY JACKET

Answer 0

Waist length, navy blue, nylon, with zip-out Thinsulate(r) lining, knit wristlets and waistband, and zip side vents, OR

Hip length, navy blue, nylon, with zip-out Thinsulate(r) lining, concealed zipper front, gilt buttons, and zip side vents. Either of these jackets may be worn by ALL uniformed members of the service performing patrol duty in uniform.

[IO 41(08)] NYLON WINDBREAKER JACKET

Navy blue 100% nylon, sport collar style jacket with front snap closures. The front and back of the jacket must each be divided into two parts by one (1) inch reflective tape. The jacket will have three (3) inch high reflective letters “POLICE” affixed on the front, 1/4 inch below the reflective tape. On the rear of the jacket, the letters “NYPD” shall be 3 1/2 inches tall and the letters “POLICE” (affixed 1/2 inch below “NYPD”), shall be two (2) inches high, both made of a reflective material, one (1) inch above the reflective tape. A two (2) inch reflective tape shall be set on the center of both sleeves. The Department logo (patch) will be affixed to each sleeve, one (1) inch below the shoulder seam, on top of the reflective tape.

Question 1

POLICE OFFICER - DUTY UNIFORM

UNIFORMS MUST CONFORM WITH EQUIPMENT SECTION SAMPLES

POLICE OFFICER

CAP

Answer 1

Navy blue, black strap and chrome cap device bearing shield number.

Question 2

NAMEPLATE

Answer 2

Worn on outermost garment, centered 1/4 inch below shield. (Do not wear nameplate on raincoat). Nameplates for police officers are white metal; ranking officers and detectives will wear yellow metal.

Question 3

SHIRT

Answer 3

NYPD dark blue, military type, polyester/rayon with appropriate service stripes/hash marks, similar to sample sold at the Equipment Section. Authorized shirts will have a label affixed on the inside of the shirt between the fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) buttons that states: “Approved NYPD, Certification #”.

Question 4

TIE

Answer 4

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Question 5

TIE CLASP

Answer 5

Regulation NYPD.

Question 6

BELT

Answer 6

Black leather, 1 1/2 inches wide with gunmetal buckle.

Question 7

DUTY TROUSERS

Answer 7

Navy blue, (polyester and wool) with 1/2 inch braid attached.

Question 8

SHOES/SOCKS

Answer 8

Black, plain, smooth leather with flat soles and raised heels, or black high gloss shoes, except that material other than leather or high gloss plastic may be used for portion of ankle support shoe that is not visible below the pants leg. In addition, shoes commonly referred to as the “secret sneaker” are also permissible, provided that they generally conform in appearance to the regular duty shoe. These shoes will be on display at the Equipment Section.

Question 9

BLACK LEATHER JOGGING SHOES, SNEAKERS OR SHOES WITH VISIBLE LETTERING ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WEAR. ONLY black socks will be visible when performing duty in uniform.

Answer 9

NOTE: Black, high gloss shoes must be worn at occasions that require the dress uniform as directed by the Chief of Department, such as promotions, ceremonies and funerals. However, the regulation uniform shoe may be worn on occasions that require prolonged standing or walking, such as parades and street fairs.

Uniformed members of the service assigned to Emergency Service Unit, Highway District, Harbor, Mounted Unit, etc., will wear appropriate footwear when performing duty in work or specialized uniforms.

Question 10

GLOVES

Answer 10

Black Leather Spectra-lined; Worn at all times with duty jacket or winter coat, except when impractical, when safety may be jeopardized, or while in Department vehicle.

White cotton Worn between 0800 and 1800 hours. NOT to be worn with duty jacket or while carrying baton.

Traffic Duty Plain white wool (not required to be worn while performing RMP duty but must be available for use).

Question 11

INCLEMENT WEATHER GEAR

Answer 11

Regulation black rubber reflective or reversible black/orange raincoat with reversible black or orange cap cover, hood and leggings. Shield will be fastened on the raincoat over left breast, and cap device on the cap cover. (Wearing of leggings, cap cover, hood, solid black overshoes or solid black rubber boots is optional).

Question 12

DRESS UNIFORM

Answer 12

Winter Winter coat (navy blue fingertip length coat with regulation gilt [gold] buttons), uniform shirt and tie, OR

Summer Summer blouse (navy blue with regulation gilt [gold] buttons and shoulder straps) worn with regulation uniform shirt and tie, OR blue long-sleeve regulation shirt with tie and tie clasp, when directed.

Trousers Navy blue serge with appropriate braid on trouser leg.

Shoes Black, high gloss (manufactured by using the poromeric or clarino process) lace type oxford shoes with flat soles and raised rubber heels, black socks.

Gloves Black leather/white cotton, as appropriate.

Cap Navy blue, black strap, chrome cap device.

NOTE: Ranking officers will conform to the dress uniform described above, as appropriate for their rank. Captains and above may wear the optional all weather dress uniform coat in place of the winter coat. The bureau chief concerned will make appropriate seasonal changes in dress uniform.

Pregnant uniformed members of the service, who are in their twentieth (20th) week of gestation or earlier, if necessary, will wear business attire and display their IDENTIFICATION CARD (PD416-091) on their outermost garment. Proper business attire will conform with that worn to other official appearances, such as post-arraignment court appearances, professional career interview, etc.

Question 13

DETECTIVE

Uniform is the same as required for police officer, EXCEPT:

CAP

Answer 13

Gilt (gold) cap device (without shield number).