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• <br /> • 13 <br /> aware of our continued responsibility to serve the citizens of the State of Washington and the <br /> County of Pierce. <br /> All uniformed.law enforcement staff assigned to the championship grounds during day and <br /> swing shifts are asked to wear a two piece (Class-B) uniform, no jumpsuits. All uniformed staff <br /> are required to have available to them and to wear as needed their uniform jacket,rain pants, and <br /> uniform hat. No shorts, multi colored jackets or high visibility jackets may be worn on the <br /> championship grounds. The exception is for K-9 handlers who may wear the normal uniform of <br /> their assignment. <br /> All WPFR personnel will wear event specific class-B uniforms and department issued jackets <br /> and caps if needed. <br /> All plain clothes law enforcement and designated Hazardous Devices Services staff are expected <br /> to wear golf course appropriate clothing including, collared shirts, neutral color shoes, neutral <br /> color jackets and rain gear. Armed plain clothes law enforcement staff members are expected to <br /> wear their handgun on their belt with a badge attached directly next to the handgun.No shoulder <br /> holster systems may be worn. <br /> All law enforcement personnel are required at a minimum to carry handcuffs, at least one less <br /> than lethal compliance device, and a communication device. <br /> COOPERATION WITH THE NEWS MEDIA: <br /> Representatives of the various news media outlets will be afforded all possible cooperation <br /> during the U.S. Open by law enforcement and fire department staff. It is paramount that the_ <br /> media is extended every courtesy when acting in their news gathering capacity. Inquiries from <br /> the media during the planning stages of the event should be directed to either PCSD or WPFR. <br /> Inquiries from the media regarding any incident during the event should be directed to the Joint <br /> Information Center(JIC). All requests for statements or comments are to be directed to the JIC. <br /> WPFR and law enforcement personnel are.to remain personable when dealing with the news <br /> media. <br /> • <br /> If a law enforcement officer has any questions concerning the validity of a press credential, <br /> he or she should contact their supervisor or a pre-designated USGA official to verify the <br /> credential. <br /> Wage <br /> 125 <br />