15-16 Uniform, Equipment & Appearance Standards

Question 1

This procedure sets out the approved uniform, equipment and appearance standards of a member. These standards have been developed to ensure compliance with specific _________________ and for maximizng safety

a) regulations of the CSPA

b) TPS rules and regulations

c) legislation

d) none of the above

Answer 1

c) legislation

Question 2

All members shall have all articles of service issued clothing and equipment required for uniform duties at the ready, regardless of the current function to which they are assigned

True or False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Members may purchase, acquire, wear or use an item of clothing or equipment so long as it has been approved by their direct supervisor

True of False

Answer 3

False, members shall not purchase, acquire, wear or use any item of clothing or equipment that has not been approved by the joint management/association Clothing & Equipment Committee and authorized by the Chief of Police

Question 4

Any _______ or _______ lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed shall not be repaired or replaced at the expense of the service, except otherwise authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer

a) glasses or cellular phones

b) personal items or unauthorized gear

c) jewelry or non-issued articles

d) all of the above

Answer 4

c) jewelry or non-issued articles

Question 5

Order of Dress for uniform members include

-Uniform of the Day
-Formal
-Mess

True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

_________________ is to be worn during the regular duties including court and when directed by the Chief of Police

a) summer dress

b) winter dress

c) uniform of the day

d) operational uniform

Answer 6

c) uniform of the day

Question 7

Uniform of the Day - Administrative is to be worn during regular duties performed in a secure are of a police facility

An armed member must accompany members wearing Uniform of the Day - Administrative when not in a secure area

True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Any member may be issued and wear formal “Mess” uniform

True or False

Answer 8

False, it is to be worn by command officers and senior officers when attending a mess dinner, an evening function or when directed by the Chief of Police

Question 9

For what offence being tried in court, shall a member attend in the uniform of the day

a) and serious offence which is being tried in front of a jury

b) homicide cases

c) assault or obstruct police

d) any of the above

Answer 9

c) assault or obstruct police

Question 10

Summer Dress is in effect from _________________

a) May 1st to November 1st

b) April 1st to October 31st

c) May 24th to April 10th

d) none of the above

Answer 10

b) April 1st to October 31st

Question 11

Summer Dress options are not given to Uniformed Senior Officers and Uniformed Command Officers

True of False

Answer 11

True, they must wear a tie all year

Question 12

Can uniform members wear a t-shirt with their uniform of the day

a) so long as it is a dark blue or black t-shirt

b) so long as it is a clean white t-shirt

c) so long as it is a white tank top

d) so long as no part of it is visible

Answer 12

d) yes, so long as no part of it is visible

Question 13

When in uniform, all members shall be
_______ and ________

a) professional looking and acting

b) clean and tidy

c) neat and with a freshly pressed uniform

d) clean and with polished boots

Answer 13

b) clean and tidy

Question 14

At all times a Sikh members wear their approved head dress in the prescribed method

True or False

Answer 14

True

except when in a service building may wear their Dastar (turban) without the band or badge

Question 15

Members may wear a necklace with a religious pendant on the outer layer of their uniform

True or False

Answer 15

False, members may wear a necklace with a religious pendant provided it is not clearly visible or noticeable

Question 16

Member shall not display any tattoo or body art that is likely to brig discredit upon the reputation of the service including tattoos that depict

-nudity or violence
-use profane words or phrases
-may be perceived as gang related
-may _________________________

a) tend the member to look unprofessional

b) may scare a member of the public

c) may contravene the Ontario Human Rights Code

d) none of the above

Answer 16

c) may contravene the Ontario Human Rights Code

Question 17

A member can be required to modify their facial hair

True or false

Answer 17

True

Members may wear sideburns, beard, goatee or moustache. They shall keep their hair, sideburns, beard, goatee and moustache neat, clean and well-trimmed

Members required to wear any operation equipment for personal safety or to perform an assigned task, shall modify their facial hair, in whole or in part, to accommodate the wearing of equipment which specifies any facial hair restrictions

Members shall be cognizant of their responsibilities as found in the Occupational Healt and Safety Act and these responsibilities shall not be compromised by the wearing of facial hair

Question 18

Who may wear a nose stud while in uniform

a) any member regardless of the sex or gender

b) any member that expresses religious beliefs

c) members of the Hindu faith

d) all of the above

Answer 18

c) members of the Hindu faith

Question 19

Members in the Sikh Religion may carry a kirpan as long as the length does not exceed

a) 5 1/2 inches

b) 6 1/2 inches

c) 7 1/2 inches

d) 8 1/2 inches

Answer 19

c) 7 1/2 inches

Question 20

Members of the Jewish faith may wear a kippah instead of their issued head wear

True or False

Answer 20

False, members of the Jewish faith may wear a kippah under their issued forage cap, baseball cap or toque

Question 21

When an issued article of uniform or equipment is lost, stolen, damaged or unserviceable, a member shall promptly report it through internal correspondence to _____________

a) Stores

b) the OIC

c) the Unit Commander

d) all of the above

Answer 21

c) the Unit Commander