GM 306-310 Flashcards by Joe Mascorro

GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The _____________ identifies unacceptable behavioral traits in officers before those behavioral traits develop into disciplinary problems for the officer and the Department.

Officer Concern Program

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

There are three (3) methods for referring officers who are identified as having unacceptable behavioral traits to the Officer Concern Program. The three (3) methods for referrals are:

Referrals by the Chief of Police
Referrals by Supervisors
Computer-Generated Referrals

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

__________________ may initiate a referral by submitting a written report through the chain of command to the respective Division Commander.

Immediate and intermediate supervisors

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board, hereafter referred to as the Board, is comprised of ___________ voting members appointed by the Chief of Police.

seven (7)

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern members are of the following ranks:

A Division Commander who serves as the chairperson;
A Captain;
A Lieutenant;
A Sergeant;
A Detective-Investigator; and
Two (2) Police Officers.

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

Board members must have a minimum of __________ seniority with the Department and must not have incurred a suspension during the previous ______________.

five (5) years

twelve (12) months

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

Board members serve _______ month terms

six (6)

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

______ Board members must be present to conduct a hearing.

Five (5)

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Preliminary Review Panel is comprised of ______ officers of any rank from the existing Board.

three (3)

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

_______ members are appointed by the Chief of Police.

Two (2)

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

All three (3) Preliminary Review Panel members must be present to conduct a preliminary review of an officer case study. The subject officer __________ appear before the Preliminary Review Panel.

does not

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

The Preliminary Review Panel only reviews officer case studies where the recommendations for the majority of the complaints which caused the referrals are either _______________ for formal complaints or no disciplinary action for line complaints.

unfounded

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM/ PRELIMINARY REVIEW PANEL

In cases not forwarded to the OFFICER CONCERN Board, an officer will again become a candidate for the program if an additional complaint is received within _______________ of the original complaint which caused the referral.

eighteen (18) months

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is required at a Board hearing.
The officer’s presence at the Board hearing is _______________.

mandatory

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson notifies the officer as to the date and time his/her presence is required at a Board hearing. The officer may have a supervisory officer present, but the supervisor’s presence is _____________________.

optional and voluntary

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

If the Chief of Police approves the Plan of Action, a meeting is called by the Officer Concern Program Board Chairperson and includes the following persons:

a. Chairperson;
b. Officer (candidate);
c. The officer’s immediate supervisor;
d. The officer’s Division Commander;
e. A Board member holding the same rank as the officer; and
f. If temporary reassignment is part of the Plan of Action, the supervisor responsible for supervision of the officer during the temporary reassignment.

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The officer’s immediate supervisor monitors the officer’s progress while assigned to a Plan of Action and reports his findings to the Board Chairperson, the officer’s Captain, and the Officer Concern Program Coordinator on a _________ basis.

weekly

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GM 306 OFFICER CONCERN PROGRAM

The Officer Concern Program Coordinator will complete an annual written evaluation of the Officer Concern Program to determine the Program’s effectiveness and to recommend any modifications which need to be made. The annual evaluation will be presented to the Chief of Police, and at a minimum, will include the following:

Number of officers referred to the Officer Concern Program during the calendar year
Most common method of referral;
Most common remedial action taken; and
The effectiveness of the Officer Concern Program.

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

It is the policy of the San Antonio Police Department to establish and maintain an open and cooperative environment in which members of the media and public may obtain _________________ on all matters of community interest in a manner which does not jeopardize police operations or the rights of citizens, complainants, witnesses, and persons in custody.

timely and accurate information

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has the following responsibilities:

Releasing to the media, as soon as practical, any factual information listed under Subsection .05A;
Designating a press area;
Allowing access to crime scenes as soon as practical;
Protecting the interests of owners or agents on whose private property a crime scene exists; and
Delegating the responsibility for the release of information under Subsection .05A.

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

Any officer may release information listed under Subsection .05A on a police incident which does not require the presence of a Supervisory Officer?

major accidents, fires

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The Police Media Services Detail has the responsibility to coordinate media activities involving the various official functions of the Department at scenes of _________________.

major police incidents

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DETAIL responsibilities include the following:

Limiting media personnel to those areas which will not interfere with operational functions and access to the
location;
Establishing and marking an information dissemination point or press area;
Arranging interviews with appropriate personnel if and when feasible; and
Preparing a written news release, if necessary.

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION

The following information may be released regarding a police incident:

a. Location of the offense/incident;
b. Premises involved;
c. Time of occurrence;
d. A brief summary of the offense/incident;
e. Identification and description of a complainant (note exceptions in Section .06);
f. General description of a suspect (note exceptions in Section .06);
g. General description and/or license number of a suspect’s vehicle may be released if it does not compromise
the investigation;
h. General description of the property involved. Avoid descriptions which detail the evidence and which
hinder the investigation; and/or
i. Identification of investigating officers, without compromising an undercover operation

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GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION The Officer delegated the responsibility of releasing information consults with a ______________ before releasing information not covered by this procedure.

Supervisory Officer

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION The release of information at major crime scenes or incidents is coordinated with the ________________ to ensure crime scene integrity.

proper investigative unit

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Information regarding internal investigations is released through the ______________ or a representative designated by the Chief of Police.

Police Media Services Detail

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Information regarding Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) citywide statistics is released only through the ____________________.

Police Media Services Detail

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION The following information in connection with police incidents is not released:

a. The name of a complainant or victim who is deceased or seriously injured, until a surviving relative has been notified; b. The name of a complainant who has been involved in any type of sexual offense; c. The name of a suspect, until the suspect has been booked in a jail facility or formal charges have been filed; d. Identification and description of witnesses; e. The existence or contents of statements, oral admissions, or oral confessions made by a suspect or apprehended person; f. Personal opinions about the suspect and/or information on evidence; g. Statements concerning the testimony or the truthfulness of witnesses; and h. Photographs of any person who is a suspect or arrested person which are taken for purposes of investigatory or criminal history record information in an ongoing investigation.

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Requests from the public or media for release of the home address or phone number of any member of the Department are referred to the ________________.

Police Media Services Detail

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Any requests from outside the Department for release of information from departmental administrative or field files are referred to the ____________________.

Accounting and Personnel Office

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Members of the media requesting to ride in a police vehicle to a police incident shall make the request through the ______________________, with final approval obtained through the Office of the Chief of Police.

Police Media Services Detail

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Officers _____________ restrict the movement of media personnel unless their actions clearly and directly interfere with police operations or investigations.

should not

GM 307 PUBLIC AND MEDIA INFORMATION Officers ____ restrict the use of flash or bright lighting when their use may hinder police operations.

may

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers working inside a police facility ____ store their firearms in a secure area instead of carrying the firearms on their person,

may

GM 309 WEAPONS Department-issued rifles and shotguns are assigned to the ______________ the officer works.

duty station

GM 309 WEAPONS Suppressors (also called silencers) or any type of device attached to, or part of the barrel of a firearm, which reduces the amount of noise generated by the discharge of a firearm are prohibited from being used on all Department issued and personally-owned ____________, authorized to be carried, on- or off-duty by officers.

handguns and shotguns

GM 309 WEAPONS Once authorized and prior to deploying/using their/a suppressor Officers shall provide a copy of their approved ______________________________ for the specific suppressor they will be utilizing, to the armorer/FPCO or designee for review, inspection, and final approval.

“ATF Form 4 (5320. 4) Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm”

GM 309 WEAPONS Access into all areas of the Ready Room is restricted to personnel assigned to the __________________________________. In case of an emergency, a supervisor may obtain a key for the Ready Room at the ___________, which is located at Police Headquarters.

Armory and Supply Office and Unit/Shift Directors and/or their designees Security Desk

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers assigned to the Special Operations Unit may receive approval from their ___________________ to carry another approved handgun as their primary handgun.

Division Commander

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers of the rank of Captain or above—while wearing a __________—will carry in an approved holster either the City issued S&W M& or an optional primary handgun.

garrison belt

GM 309 WEAPONS With ___________ approval, officers under this section may carry their primary weapon either on their person or in a container such as a purse, briefcase, fanny pack, carrying bag, etc.

supervisory

GM 309 WEAPONS Handguns carried in containers are not required to be in a holster when such containers are designed to secure the handgun in a manner which would prevent:

1. The handgun from becoming readily accessible to unauthorized persons; 2. Accidental discharges; and 3. Exposure of the handgun to the public

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS On-duty officers working in these assignments are authorized to deviate from the Causal Dress carry requirements only when part of an active investigation (not to include an arrest warrant) in an operational role with __________________________________.

supervisory approval and a supervisory approved operational plan

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS Officers carrying an approved handgun other than the Department issued S&W M&P9 as their primary weapon shall do so in accordance with Section .08 of this procedure and shall have prior written authorization though their _____________________________.

chain of command, from the Office of the Chief of Police or his designee

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS Shoulder weapons, whether issued by the Department or personally owned, will only be carried by an officer who has received written approval from their chain of command, including his _____________________ and ____________.

Division Commander the FPCO

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS The Chief of Police or his designee (_____________) may authorize, in writing, officers working undercover assignments to carry an authorized weapon in a manner other than in an approved holster or approved case.

supervisory officer

GM 309 WEAPONS/ UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENTS The Unit/Shift Director or their designee (supervisory officer) ______ authorize officers working undercover assignments not to carry a firearm for a specific assignment which may place the officer in greater danger than being armed.

may

GM 309 WEAPONS Having a_______________ does not relieve officers from complying with the WEAPONS procedure.

Handgun License (HL)

GM 309 WEAPONS The _________________ shall determine the types of firearms, ammunition, holsters, and shoulder weapon cases officers are approved to carry both on- and off-duty, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.

Training Academy Commander or his designee

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers approved to carry an optional handgun as a primary weapon must carry the handgun in a holster designed for the make and model of the firearm that provides at least ______ mechanical, retention device and makes the firearm readily available. Shoulder holsters must be in a ___________ carry configuration.

one vertical

GM 309 WEAPONS A semi-automatic handgun with a caliber designation not less than _____________, nor more than _________, with a minimum magazine capacity of _______ rounds of ammunition.

.380 caliber .45 caliber five (5)

GM 309 WEAPONS A 12-gauge pump shotgun with a barrel length of __________ with a minimum five (5) round magazine tube and a manual-of-arms matching to the department-issued patrol shotgun.

18 to 20 inches

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers may utilize personally owned/purchased Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) with a barrel length less than ____ but no less than ________ upon receiving approval from their chain of command.

16” 11.5”

GM 309 WEAPONS PATROL RIFLE Must have a factory unaltered trigger press weight of not less than ___________.

4 pounds

GM 309 WEAPONS Any additional ammunition officers choose to carry in emergency response equipment designed for primary weapons or shoulder weapons must be new, non-reloaded ammunition of the same manufacturer, brand, caliber, weight, and velocity as __________________.

Department issued duty ammunition

GM 309 WEAPONS Uniformed officers shall utilize the ______________ Duty Holster to carry the S&W M&P9.

Safariland Model 6360 RDS

GM 309 WEAPONS For a handgun weapon-mounted light to be considered for approval it must:

a. Provide LED illumination of at least 120 lumens b. Manufactured to fit the officer’s approved duty weapon. c. Designated by Safariland to fit the light bearing version of the Model 6360 RDS Duty Holster. d. May be operated by either toggle switch or pressure pad.

GM 309 WEAPONS Officers carrying a handgun mounted weaponlight ______ carry a separate hand-held utility light, in working order, as their primary illumination tool.

shall

GM 309 WEAPONS The FPCO (supervisor) or the supervisor notified of a stolen firearm will ensure an offense report is written regarding the stolen firearm. The original report will be routed to the __________ and copies will be forwarded to the _______________________________.

Records Office follow-up unit, the officer’s division commander, and the Office of the Chief.

GM 309 WEAPONS The FPCO (supervisor) or another supervisor will ensure the officer in possession of a stolen firearm writes a report indicating the circumstances of his __________________.

possession of the firearm

GM 309 WEAPONS Prior to firing Less-Than-Lethal rounds from either a designated 12-gauge shotgun or 37mm or 40mm launcher, officers shall:

1. Unload all ammunition from the weapon; 2. Visually and manually inspect the breech and magazine or cylinder of the weapon to ensure that all ammunition has been removed from the weapon; 3. Load the Less-Than-Lethal munitions into the weapon, visually inspecting each round prior to insertion, ensuring that the ammunition which is being loaded is the correct Less-Than-Lethal munitions; and 4. Whenever possible, a second officer shall observe and verify all stages of the unloading of the weapon and the loading of all Less-Than-Lethal munitions.

GM 309 WEAPONS When deploying Less-Than-Lethal munitions, the preferred target areas are the __________________________ of the subject. The operator should not intentionally target the ____________________ of the subject.

arms, shoulders, thighs, knees, or shins head/neck, thorax, heart, groin, or spine

GM 309 WEAPONS The less-lethal shotgun will be stored at the substation in a ___________________. It will be unloaded and equipped with an ________ and less than lethal rounds.

designated area ammo pouch

GM 309 WEAPONS The ___________ will be responsible for identifying and distributing the less-lethal shotguns prior to the start of each shift and ensuring they are returned.

unit director

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun The FPCO shall immediately notify the ___________________ when an officer fails to qualify after two attempts with his Department issued handgun.

Training Academy Commander

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun In the event an officer fails to qualify after the fourth attempt, the Training Academy Commander contacts the _____________________ to place the officer on special assignment to the Training Academy. The officer will attend a ____________ hour firearm remediation course at the Training Academy.

Office of the Chief of Police sixteen (16)

GM 309 WEAPONS/Failure to Qualify with a Department Issued Handgun All officers who are assigned to the remediation course shall be required to attend _____________ remedial firearms training.

quarterly

GM 309 WEAPONS/ Failure to Qualify with a Shoulder Weapon Officers failing to qualify on any Departmental qualification courses with a shoulder weapon after two (2) attempts shall not be authorized to carry a shoulder weapon. The FPCO will issue the officer and ___________ a written notification on SAPD Form #60-RCF, Request to Carry Firearm, advising the officer he is not authorized to carry a shoulder weapon.

their supervisor

GM 309 WEAPONS/ Failure to Qualify with a Shoulder Weapon The officer’s _______________ will be notified by the FPCO when an officer fails to qualify after two (2) attempts with a shoulder weapon.

division commander

GM 309 WEAPONS Verify information on any approved firearms checked in or out of the Ready Room by officers is properly entered into the _________________.

weapon’s logbook

GM 309 WEAPONS If the Armory is closed, a supervisor shall accompany the officer to the Ready Room to obtain a spare firearm or ECD to replace the damaged or inoperative department-issued firearm or ECD. A written report listing the malfunction or damage shall be attached to the firearm or ECD and a copy of the report is routed through the __________________________________.

officer’s chain of command to his Division Commander

GM 309 WEAPONS The loss or theft of a Department-issued or personally-owned approved firearm shall immediately be reported to the _______________________________.

FPCO or his designee, Department Armorer, and a supervisory officer

GM 309 WEAPONS Any officer discharging a firearm accidentally or intentionally, except while training on a shooting range or while lawfully hunting wild game, shall immediately notify an _______________ and report the incident in writing, through his chain of command, to the Division Commander

on-duty supervisor

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Command and Honor Guard uniform specifications are determined by the ______________.

Chief of Police

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Deviation from any regulation in this UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES procedure is allowed only by permission of a member's Division Commander when necessitated by a _________________.

specialized or undercover duty assignment

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The awards are worn above the nameplate on the right side of the regulation uniform shirt. The number of awards worn is limited to _____ awards.

six (6)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The formal uniform, including the regulation hat, shall be worn by all officers to all formal police functions (i.e., funerals, Police Officer Memorial Day events, formal inspections, etc.) and when directed by the ________________________.

Chief of Police or the officer's Division Commander

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Unless otherwise directed by the ______________, officers working Fiesta Events will do so in Formal or Regulation Uniform.

Fiesta Commander

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES __________ inspections are made in accordance with GM Procedure 315, Line Inspections, by supervisory officers to ensure subordinates are in compliance with this procedure.

Monthly

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Trousers are no shorter than ____ inch above the juncture of the heel-sole and the upper part of the shoe or boot.

one (1)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES During the period of _______________________, with the approval of the Division Commander, officers may wear the authorized uniform shorts.

April 1st through September 30th

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The nametag is worn centered ______________ above the right shirt pocket seam.

one-fourth (1/4) inch

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES If worn, the United States Flag Pin will be worn on the __________ of the uniform. The United States Flag Pin will be professionally displayed, will not be larger than _________ in size, and will not include any other images, opinions, descriptions, statements, or representations.

left epaulet 1” X 1”

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The shoulder patch is worn _______________ inch below the shoulder seam on each sleeve of all regulation uniform shirts and jackets.

one-half (1/2)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The insignia of rank for a Sergeant and Detective Investigator is worn ___________ inch below each shoulder patch on the uniform shirt and uniform jacket.

one-half (1/2)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Lieutenants and above may choose to wear the Command Uniform Shirt (_____) while in regulation uniform

white

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Officers requesting new body armor shall submit a written report, along with their current issue of body armor, if applicable, to their ______________________ for inspection and written approval to order new body armor.

Section and Division Commanders

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The Rifle Rated External Body Armor shall be marked in the following fashion.

Front: Agency Identification Patch (Minimum 3 inch) Badge Patch Name Tab (Minimum 3/8 inch lettering) Back “POLICE” Patch (Minimum 3 inch)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Officers requesting reimbursement for destroyed, damaged or lost uniforms, accessories, or plainclothes must Submit a request for reimbursement on an Incident Report Form 65, Interoffice Memo together with a copy of the report on the police incident where the item was destroyed, damaged, or lost to his ______________________.

Division Commander through his chain of command

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Officers requesting reimbursement for destroyed, damaged or lost uniforms, accessories, or plainclothes must SUBMIT The request within ____________ days from the date of the incident or from the date the officer returns to duty, if the officer is on injury leave.

thirty (30)

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The Division Commander, upon inspection of the damaged item, determines the dollar amount to be reimbursed or the replacement cost of a lost item in accordance with the schedule on file in the __________________________.

Accounting and Personnel Office

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES If reimbursement is approved by the Division Commander, the officer, after replacing the destroyed, damaged, or lost item, submits the signed request for payment form or petty cash voucher with the ______________ to the Accounting and Personnel Office for reimbursement.

receipt of purchase

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Field apparel, determined by ____________, may consist of any and all clothing necessary to perform job functions.

Unit Directors

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Members assigned to field duties are authorized to wear field apparel. Field duties include, but are not limited to, duties in any of the following job functions:

a. Maintenance or inspection of equipment; b. Surveillance; c. Execution of arrest or search warrants; d. Duties involving strong physical exertion or activities; and e. Any undercover assignment.

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Natural Beard - Also referred to as a full set. This style of facial hair shall be worn with a mustache, shall cover the complete jaw line, the cheeks shall be shaved on and above the cheekbone, and the neck shall be no more than inch below the jaw line.

one (1")

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES The growth period for beards and goatees shall be as follows:

a. Fall growth period – November 18th through December 15th of each year b. Spring growth period – March 1st through April 15th of each year.

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES It is important to note that the grooming standards will be strictly enforced, and beards/goatees will NOT be allowed to be less than ____ in length AND not more than _____ inch in length.

¼" ½"

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES If an officer's beard/goatee is not in compliance and they are ordered by a supervisor to shave, the affected officer will be required to shave before reporting to their ______ after the order is given.

next shift

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Supervisors are to ensure that employees conform to an approved style of facial hair, and Commanders SHALL conduct ___________ inspections to ensure employee's in their respective command are in compliance with this policy.

regular

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Female Officers Hair ornaments which are _________________ in color.

black, dark navy blue, clear or tortoise shell

GM 310 UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES Members who believe that for religious reasons they should be allowed to deviate from policy may request authorization from the ______________, for exemptions to the SAPD uniforms and dress codes procedure in order to wear articles of faith while on-duty or observe religious grooming customs. Such request shall be in writing through SAPD Form 310-RF0 and shall include the employee’s name, present assignment, and the reason why an accommodation is being requested.

Chief of Police, or his/her designee

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