Uniform and Personal Appearance Flashcards

1
Q

Who can approve an individual exception to this policy?

a. Supervisor/Commander
b. Captain
c. Major
d. Chief of Police

A

D. Chief of Police

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2
Q

All members in uniform or civilian attire will present what type of appearance?

a. Tidy, Clean, Well Kept
b. Neat, Clean, Professional
c. Tidy, Professional, Clean
d. Neat, Uniform, Professional

A

B. Neat, Clean, Professional

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3
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of regulations for law enforcement and civilian employees regarding personal appearance?

A

Supervisors/Commanders

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4
Q

Who is exempt from wearing the Class A or Class B uniform?

A

Undercover members

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5
Q

How often should the supervisor conduct a uniform inspection?

a. Once a week
b. Once every two (2) weeks
c. Once a month
d. Only when in question

A

A. Once a week

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6
Q

True/False: Don’t wear the uniform if not on duty, and only wear the KCPD uniform (no other agency) when performing KCPD functions.

A

True

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7
Q

A long-sleeve French Blue shirt, Tie, Navy Blue Trousers with French Blue stripe, Eisenhower jacket (if purchased), black or dark blue socks, dress cap, plain toe black shoes or boots with a high gloss, semi-gloss, or patent leather finish is what uniform classification?

A

Class A Uniform

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8
Q

A short-sleeve French Blue shirt with an open collar or long-sleeve French Blue shirt with open collar, turtle-neck undershirt, or military-style sweater, Navy Blue trousers with French Blue stripe, Black or dark blue socks, plain toe black shoes or boots, any department-issued jacket is what uniform classification?

A

Class B Uniform

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9
Q

Name some clothing items that would be considered inappropriate attire per this policy?

A

T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, leggings, stretch pants, dress shorts, mini-skirts, sheer or transparent clothing, spaghetti strap shirts, blouses, or dresses, inappropriate logos on shirts, wild printed clothing, tennis shoes, and casual sandals

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10
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True/False: Officers and civilians are permitted to wear Class A, Class B uniforms, or business attire when attending any court hearings?

A

False – Officers may only wear Class A uniforms during Federal cases, may only wear civilian clothes if attending court for personal reasons (unless otherwise approved by the supervisor/commander), and may wear Class A, Class B uniforms, or business casual during city court

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11
Q

True/False: Sworn members in administrative positions are able to partake in “casual Friday”.

A

True

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12
Q

Non-uniformed members may display their badge in which manner?

a. On their belt
b. In the chest area utilizing a lanyard
c. In a “badge case” in their pocket
d. All of the above

A

B. In the chest area utilizing a lanyard

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13
Q

What two categories of officers are required to wear their bullet-proof vest while working on and off-duty jobs?

A

Officers and Sergeants

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14
Q

All vests must be worn with the “soft-trauma” plate. However, the _______ __________ _________ may be worn at the officer’s discretion and expense.

A

Blunt Trauma Plate

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15
Q

What type of protection is required, whether the vest is an inny or an outty?

A

3A

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16
Q

Name the right (8) items that can be worn on/in the bullet-proof vest.

A

Radio, cell phone, transmitter, handcuffs, OC spray, enclosed utility pocket, two (2) additional pistol magazines, and two (2) patrol rifle magazines

17
Q

The bullet-proof vest must display the following:

a. “Police” in 2” letters on the front and 4” letters on the back, a cloth badge on the front left side, and the members name tag on the front right side
b. “Police” in 4” letters on the front and 2” letters on the back, a cloth badge on the front left side, and the members name tag on the front right side
c. “Police” in 2” letters on the front and 4” letters on the back, a cloth badge on the front right side, and the members name tag on the front left side

A

A. “Police” in 2” letters on the front and 4” letters on the back, a cloth badge on the front left side, and the members name tag on the front right side

18
Q

Ball caps may be worn (except with a Class A uniform), as long as they have the letters _ _ _ _ on the front, and are _____ or ______ in color.

A

KCPD, dark navy or black

19
Q

How many chevrons does the rank of Sergeant display?

A

Three (3)

20
Q

True/False: You have a “silver” badge” but will soon have a “gold” badge because that is the color appointed to the rank of Sergeant and above.

A

True

21
Q

Which side shall the officer wear the Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)?

A

Non-gun side

22
Q

Per the Eisenhower jacket, describe how the member’s rank is displayed for the following:
Officer, Sergeant, Captain, Major, Deputy Chief, Chief of Police

A

Officer = One wide French blue band/Sergeant = One wide Gold band with Chevrons on sleeve/Captain = Two wide Gold bands/Major = One wide Gold band and One narrow Gold band, and one wide Gold band (again?)/Deputy Chief = Three wide Gold bands/Chief of Police = Four wide Gold bands

23
Q

True/False: The baton is optional for sworn members?

A

False

24
Q

True/False: You can wear a flashlight, your shoes have to be black and polished, but can be sport shoes, you can wear black gloves, and a dark navy or black stocking cap

A

True

25
Q

The handcuff case must be worn on the front of the belt and must be an ______ handcuff case or a __________ handcuff case.

A

Open/Double

26
Q

True/False: There is a limit as to how many pairs of handcuffs can be carried on duty?

A

True - Two (2)

27
Q

True/False: An officer may carry a single, double, or triple magazine case?

A

True

28
Q

Who is exempt from wearing/carrying OC spray?

A

Commanders

29
Q

True/False: Pockets shouldn’t be overstuffed, and you should wear a raincoat when it’s, I don’t know, raining and stuff.

A

True

30
Q

Do you already know the entire uniform policy?

A

Yes

31
Q

All members will maintain personal habits of _______ and __________.

A

Cleanliness/Hygiene

32
Q

Male members may not have hair that falls over the ________ or _________, nor will it touch the ________ in the front.

A

Ears/Eyebrows/Collar

33
Q

Female members must have their hair cut as to not extend past the bottom edge of the shirt ______, unless placed in a _______, __________, or __________.

A

Collar/Bun/Ponytail/Pigtails

34
Q

True/False: Officers must be neatly groomed but can have a moustache if it is neatly groomed.

A

True

35
Q

Name the form that a member can fill out to be exempt from the facial hair rules.

A

Certificate of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Own Serious Health Condition, Form 162A P.D.

36
Q

Beards cannot exceed what length?

A

1/4 inch

37
Q

Tattoos are prohibited where?

a. Face, Neck, Hands
b. Hands, Head, Neck
c. Hands, Face, Head
d. Face, Head

A

D. Face, Head

38
Q

Name the Committee responsible for reviewing requests for changes to the policy.

A

Uniform Standardization Committee