2013/10/16 Council Agenda Packet

t9 EVERETT POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL Male Officers Regulation Police Class"A"Uniform, Business suit with dress shirt and tie, Sport coat,trouser, and appropriate shirt and tie. Female Officers Regulation Police Class"A"Uniform, Woman's business or pants suit, Attire limited to business-like dress or skirt with appropriate accessories. Note: On-duty officers may wear the class"B"uniform to court proceedings.This is to include both male and female officers. 6.4 PROTECTIVE VESTS Officers assigned to administrative and investigative duty(primarily plain clothes)are encouraged to wear the protective vest but it is at the discretion of the immediate supervisor; it must be available at the department for instant use if necessary. The protective vest shall be worn when executing search warrants and making planned arrests. It is the policy of the Everett Police Department that all officers in uniform will wear a protective vest with both front and back panels.. EXCEPTION: Medical conditions may preclude the wearing of a vest but must be verified in writing by a physician submitted through the Chain of Command. EXEMPTION: Officers assigned to the Marine Unit are exempt from this policy while engaged in on the water activities. Officers wearing the ceremonial dress uniform are exempt from this policy. 6.5 GROOMING/APPEARANCE Employees will maintain a neat,professional appearance while on duty. Employees will keep their uniforms and clothes clean,pressed and in good condition.Employees wearing civilian attire will wear clothing that is professional in appearance and appropriate for the workplace. All leather,brass,or chrome accessories and shoes shall be kept polished and shined. The police uniform shall not be worn for any reason other than assigned duties except as authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee(e.g. approved off duty work). All employees will comply with the following standards except as authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee(e.g. officers assigned plainclothes duties involving"undercover"or"cover"operations). Hair Grooming Standards All Employees' hair will be neat, clean and well groomed. Effective February 2004/Rev.9/2004/Rev.12/2004/Rev. 10/2005/Rev.2/2006/Rev. 7/2006/Rev.4/2007/ 67 Rev. 6/2007/Rev. 7/2007/Rev. 12/2008,Rev. 7/2009,Rev 9/2009,Rev 11/2009,Rev 1/2010,Rev 7/2010,Rev 10/2010,Rev 11/2010,Rev 12/2010,Rev 1/2011,Rev 2/2011,Rev 3/2011,Rev 6/2011,Rev 7/2011,Rev 9/2011, Rev 10/2011,Rev 11/2011,Rev 2/2012,Rev 3/2012,Rev 6/2012,Rev. 7/2012,Rev 8/2012,Rev 9/2012,Rev 10/2012,Rev 11/2012,Rev 1/2013, Rev 2/2013,Rev:M3