300-15 Appearance and Grooming Standards Flashcards

Question 1

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All employees shall dress in a professional conservative manner with design, color, and style suitable to _____.

Personnel shall adhere to the standards set by their assignment.

All classified employees shall possess and maintain in good repair an _____ as issued or approved by the department, regardless of the nature of their assignments.

Each classified employee, regardless of assignment, shall be dressed in a manner rendering them capable of safely carrying out the _____.

Answer

A

1) their job function
2) official classified uniform
3) functions of a police officer

Question 2

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Articles of Faith.

Answer

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Head covers, clothing, jewelry, objects, symbols, and other items of dress of religious significance that are firmly established in an employee’s religion and the religious belief requires wearing the items that differ from the department’s dress code.

Question 3

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Formal Occasions.

Answer

A

A classified employee’s funeral, Police Week events, award ceremonies, cadet graduations, and any other occasion so deemed by the Chief of Police.

Question 4

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Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog.

Answer

A

A catalog of all equipment and uniforms approved by the Chief of Police for HPD distribution or self-purchase.

The catalog is updated upon any revision and is posted on the department’s Intranet Portal.

Question 5

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Medical Necessity.

Answer

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For the purposes of this General Order, refers to a bona fide medical condition documented by a physician that may be reasonably accommodated regarding the
department’s dress code and within the course and scope of the employee’s normal job duties.

Question 6

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Official Classified Uniform.

Answer

A

The set of uniform items issued to classified employees or approved for wear by the Chief of Police upon becoming a Houston police officer.

This excludes special assignment uniforms.

Question 7

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Special Assignment Uniform.

Answer

A

Any special attire, uniform, or gear that deviates from the official classified uniform; displays colors, logos, and/or official patches of the Houston Police Department; and is worn by authority of the Chief of Police.

Question 8

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

All employees wearing a department approved uniform, displaying on their person an HPD employee identification card, or representing the department in an official capacity shall follow the _____ outlined in this section.

Except where noted, this section does not apply to _____when they act in that capacity.

However, when _____ wear a department approved uniform they shall abide by this section.

Answer

A

1) standards of appearance
2) undercover classified employees
3) undercover classified employees

Question 9

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Facial Hair and Skin Conditions

The color of an employee’s facial hair, if worn, shall be consistent with the individual’s _____.

_____ facial hair is not permitted.

Male civilian employees are allowed to have facial hair that is…

Male classified employees shall maintain either a clean shaven appearance or a facial hair style as described in this subsection.

Examples of approved facial hair styles for male classified employees are depicted in the Attachment to this General Order.

Requests for an exception to the facial hair policy outlined in this subsection must be submitted in written correspondence via the chain of command to the_____.

Answer

A

1) regular hair color
2) Abnormal or unnatural multicolored
3) neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.
4) employee’s executive assistant chief

Question 10

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Mustaches:

Male classified employees may have mustaches without other facial hair, but they shall be neatly trimmed and not extend:

a.
More than _____ beyond the outer corners of the mouth.

b.
Below the _____ of the mouth.

c.
Below the _____ of the upper lip.

Extreme styles such as handlebar mustaches are prohibited.

Answer

A

1) half an inch
2) outer corners
3) upper line

Question 11

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Mustaches:

Male classified employees may have mustaches without other facial hair, but they shall be neatly trimmed and not extend:

a.
More than _____ beyond the outer corners of the mouth.

b.
Below the _____ of the mouth.

c.
Below the _____ of the upper lip.

Extreme styles such as handlebar mustaches are prohibited.

Answer

A

1) half an inch
2) outer corners
3) upper line

Question 12

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Sideburns:

For male classified employees, sideburns worn without an approved beard shall not extend farther than the _____.

Sideburns shall be of a naturally even width and shall end with a_____.

Answer

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1) lowest tip of the earlobe

2) clean-shaven horizontal line.

Question 13

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

Male classified employees are allowed to have beards or goatees as outlined in this subsection and as depicted in the Attachment to this General Order.

If worn, beards and goatees shall be worn with an adjoining mustache and shall be at least _____ and not more than _____in length.

Answer

A

1) one-quarter inch

2) one-half inch

Question 14

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

Each calendar year the department shall authorize two growth periods for beards and goatees:

_____ through _____ and _____ through _____.

If an officer shaves his beard or goatee below the minimum one-quarter inch length or does not attain the minimum length during an authorized growth period, the officer shall be required to…

Answer

A

1) March 1 through April 15
2) November 1 through December 15
3) completely shave all facial hair (except for an approved mustache) and will not be permitted to grow a beard or goatee again until the next authorized growth period.

Question 15

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

Goatees with an adjoining mustache, a.k.a. _____ shall be neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.

The cheeks, jawline, and neck shall remain clean shaven.

Beards with an adjoining mustache shall _____ and shall be neatly trimmed and conservative in appearance.

The cheeks shall be clean shaven and the beard shall extend no more than…

Answer

A

1) circle beards,
2) cover the jawline
3) one inch below the jawline

Question 16

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

The following styles of facial hair are not permitted:

d.
_____ Beards: Beards that are trimmed to a thin line along the jawline without a mustache.

e.
_____Beards: Beards of uneven or patchy growth.

f.
_____: Beards shorter than one-quarter inch in length.

Answer

A

1) Chin Strap
2) Patchy
3) Stubble

Question 17

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Beards and Goatees:

Police cadets and the following classified employees are not authorized to wear a beard or goatee:

g.
_____ personnel

h.
_____police officers

i.
_____ Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail personnel and _____SWAT Perimeter Team personnel

j.
Full-time _____ personnel

k.
_____ Guard personnel

I.
_____Team personnel

m.
_____Training Unit personnel

n.
Personnel called to perform a task for which the department requires a clean shaven appearance or the donning of a gas mask or respirator. Facial hair (other than an approved mustache) shall not be worn with a gas mask or respirator because a proper seal cannot be obtained. The officer shall be required to shave and will have to wait until the _____ to regrow the beard or goatee.

Answer

A

g.
Command Staff personnel

h.
Probationary police officers

i.
Full-time Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail personnel and part-time SWAT Perimeter Team personnel

j.
Full-time Special Response Group (SRG) personnel

k.
Honor Guard personnel

I.
Dive Team personnel

m.
Cadet Training Unit personnel

n.
Personnel called to perform a task for which the department requires a clean shaven appearance or the donning of a gas mask or respirator. Facial hair (other than an approved mustache) shall not be worn with a gas mask or respirator because a proper seal cannot be obtained. The officer shall be required to shave and will have to wait until the next authorized growth period to regrow the beard or goatee.

Question 18

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Supervisors’ Responsibilities:

The department’s facial hair policy shall be _____.

Supervisors shall ensure that employees…

Commanders shall conduct _____ to ensure employees under their command are in compliance with the department’s policies regarding facial hair.

Answer

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1) strictly enforced
2) conform to this policy
3) regular inspections

Question 19

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If a dermatologist diagnoses a classified employee with a skin condition (e.g., pseudofolliculitis barbae) that precludes shaving to comply with the department’s facial hair policy or wearing a respirator effectively, that classified employee, if needed, shall be assigned to a transitional duty assignment that does not require the…

The transitional duty assignment shall continue until…

While assigned to a transitional duty assignment, officers shall be allowed to work
extra employment, but only if it is _____(see Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines).

Answer

A

1) wearing of an official classified uniform or special assignment uniform
2) the condition is alleviated
3) nonpolice-related

Question 20

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If a dermatologist diagnoses a classified employee with a skin condition that precludes shaving to comply with the department’s facial hair policy, that classified employee may be temporarily excluded from applicable parts of the department’s facial hair policy, provided the…

If a beard is worn it shall not exceed a length of _____.

Affected classified employees shall submit to their supervisors a physician’s report including documentation of the diagnosis, prognosis, and the anticipated period during which the classified employee will need to _____

Answer

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1) dermatologist prescribes a treatment
2) one-half inch
3) refrain from shaving.

Question 21

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

Classified employees who are diagnosed with a skin condition that precludes shaving or wearing a respirator shall adhere to all of the following guidelines:

o.
Classified employees must have a written excuse from a…

p.
Classified employees may go to a dermatologist of their choice, but shall be responsible for…

q.
Once the physician prescribes treatment directing the classified employee to wear a beard that does not comply with the department’s facial hair policy, the classified employee must have a written excuse from the physician every _____days.

It shall be the responsibility of the classified employee’s immediate supervisor to verify all…

Answer

A

1) state of Texas certified physician who specializes in dermatology.
2) all costs associated with the office visits and treatments
3) 30 calendar
4) pertinent information in the physician’s written statement

Question 22

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If the attending physician continues to prescribe that the classified employee wear a beard that does not comply with the department’s facial hair policy for longer than _____ days, the department shall require the classified employee to sign a medical release.

The Authorization for Disclosure of Protected Health Information form (available on the department’s Intranet Portal) shall allow the City’s Medical Director to review any necessary medical reports and work with the classified employee’s personal physician in developing a treatment plan that will assist the classified employee in…

Any independent evaluation mandated by the City shall be…

Answer

A

1) 90 calendar
2) complying with the department’s facial hair policy
3) at the City’s expense

Question 23

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Skin Conditions:

If it is determined by the classified employee’s attending physician and the City Medical Director that a classified employee’s skin condition is of such a nature as to permanently prevent the classified employee from shaving, then the classified employee may be…

The officer may be allowed to remain in or return to his regular assignment, including a uniformed position, but is precluded from working…

Classified employees who have been issued an escape hood due to a skin condition that permanently prevents shaving may be allowed to work extra employment in uniform with approval from…

Answer

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1) excluded from applicable parts of the department’s facial hair policy.
2) SWAT Detail, SRG, or the call for service loop in patrol.
3) the Chief of Police

Question 24

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Hair

Any exceptions to the policies outlined in this subsection require approval by_____.

All employees shall keep their hair clean and neatly groomed so as to present a professional appearance at all times.

Classified employee’s shall wear their hair in a manner suitable to a quasi-military organization and shall not wear their hair in such a way as to interfere with the…

Hair is not to be worn in unusual ways as to detract from the…

Unusual styles include, but are not limited to, abnormal coloring or multi-coloring, carvings, ducktails, dreadlocks, mohawks, and mullets.

Answer

A

1) the Chief of Police.
2) proper wearing of official classified uniform headgear
3) professional appearance of the uniform.

Question 25

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Female Uniformed Classified Employees:

The hair of female classified employees in uniform shall not extend more than…

Braids or a single ponytail shall be acceptable, but shall not hang below…

Any braids must have a professional appearance.

No style can interfere with the wearing of the _____.

Hair restraints may be worn, but they must _____or be black, brown, silver, or gold in color and have no ornamentation.

Answer

A

1) four inches below the top of the collar of the official classified uniform shirt.
2) four inches from the top of the collar.
3) uniform hat
4) complement the hair color

Question 26

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Male Uniformed Classified Employees:

The hair of male classified employees in uniform shall not extend more than _____ of the official classified uniform shirt.

Hair on the sides shall not cover more than _____.

Hairstyles shall represent conservative and professional standards.

Answer

A

1) half an inch below the top of the collar

2) half of the ears

Question 27

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Jewelry

All personnel shall have a professional appearance and any visible jewelry shall be conservative in style.

Classified employees, while wearing a department authorized uniform, shall abide by the appearance standards regarding the wearing of jewelry and accessories outlined below.

a.
All _____shall be modest and conservatively styled.

b.
Only one _____at a time may be worn.

c.
Only ____ring per hand may be worn. (A wedding set is considered one ring.)

d.
_____of any type shall be concealed at all times.

e.
Bracelets shall not be worn unless it is…

f.
No _____except that which is authorized by the Chief of Police shall be worn. Approved _____are listed in the Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog.

g.
Female classified employees may wear small, conservative, single-colored earrings on their earlobes. Earrings shall not extend below _____ or have loose or dangling parts and shall not extend above the _____. Only one earring per ear shall be permitted.

h.
Male classified employees shall not wear _____.

i.
No jewelry or tie bar shall be worn on the uniform tie. _____ may be worn, but must be concealed from view.

j.
All jewelry, except that which is specifically authorized by this General Order, shall _____ and not visible while in uniform.

Answer

A

a.
All jewelry shall be modest and conservatively styled.

b.
Only one wristwatch at a time may be worn.

c.
Only one ring per hand may be worn. (A wedding set is considered one ring.)

d.
Necklaces of any type shall be concealed at all times.

e.
Bracelets shall not be worn unless it is specifically for a medical alert notification.

f.
No insignia except that which is authorized by the Chief of Police shall be worn. Approved insignias are listed in the Houston Police Department Uniform Standards Catalog.

g.
Female classified employees may wear small, conservative, single-colored earrings on their earlobes. Earrings shall not extend below the earlobes or have loose or dangling parts and shall not extend above the middle part of the outer ear. Only one earring per ear shall be permitted.

h.
Male classified employees shall not wear earrings.

i.
No jewelry or tie bar shall be worn on the uniform tie. Tie tacks may be worn, but must be concealed from view.

j.
All jewelry, except that which is specifically authorized by this General Order, shall be concealed and not visible while in uniform.

Question 28

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Jewelry

Employees (civilian or classified) shall not wear any type of exposed body piercing jewelry or articles (e.g., nose, tongue, eyebrow). This restriction does not apply to classified employees operating in an undercover capacity with…

Any method of concealment (e.g., bandage) is prohibited.

Answer

A

written authorization from an executive assistant chief.

Question 29

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Makeup and Fingernails

Civilian employees’ fingernails shall be conservative in appearance and length and not…

Classified employees’ fingernails shall be clean and neatly trimmed and shall not extend more than _____ or be of such a length as to interfere with the efficient operation of police equipment or cause injury to the employee or others.

Only female employees may wear nail polish or makeup, but both must be subdued and moderate in tones and application.

When nail polish is worn by female classified employees, all fingernails shall be _____.

When toenail polish is worn and exposed, all toenails shall be the same single color.

No visible ornamentation on the nail is allowed.

Answer

A

1) hinder them from their daily job functions
2) a quarter inch beyond the fingertip
3) the same single color

Question 30

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Physical Standards

All employees shall exercise good bodily hygiene and cleanliness by bathing daily.

All classified employees should, through regular exercise and moderate living habits, maintain themselves in such a physical condition as to be able to…

All classified employees should maintain their weight proportionate to their height and age as advised by _____.

Answer

A

1) handle strenuous physical contacts or the demands required of a law enforcement officer
2) their physician

Question 31

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Tattoos and Body Art

No employee may have an offensive tattoo or body art visible.

Examples of offensive tattoos include, but are not limited to, those that are racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang-related, or obscene in nature.

If an employee has visible tattoos or body art that may be considered offensive, such employee shall properly utilize an approved _____ to conceal such tattoos or body art.

Regardless of content, no tattoo or body art located on the _____or on or above the _____shall be visible on any employee.

Answer

A

1) black cover-up tattoo sleeve
2) hands
3) neck

Question 32

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Court Attire

Judges of each court have the right to establish their own _____ and all personnel shall adhere to that standard.

However, when no standard exists, employees shall dress in professional conservative attire.

Answer

A

courtroom dress code standard

Question 33

Q

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Court Attire

Classified employees shall wear an official classified uniform, special assignment uniform, or professional conservative attire to municipal court.

Classified employees shall not wear _____ to county, state, or federal court unless required by the court.

Classified employees shall not wear uniform _____to court.

Answer

A

1) special assignment uniforms

2) shorts

Question 34

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STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Court Attire

When wearing plainclothes attire to court, employees shall be guided by the plainclothes regulations outlined in section 5 of this General Order.

Male employees shall wear a…

Female employees shall wear a…

Answer

A

1) business suit with shirt and tie, or a sport coat and dress slacks with shirt and tie, and appropriate footwear
2) business suit and blouse combination, or conservative dress, pantsuit, or blouse and skirt combination, and appropriate footwear.

Question 35

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

When in uniform (on duty or off duty working extra employment) officers shall wear the official classified uniform or a special assignment uniform issued or approved by the Chief of Police.

Off-duty classified employees wearing the departmental approved uniform shall…

If flagged down or approached, personnel shall stop and request assistance from…

Answer

A

1) respond to citizens or other law enforcement requesting assistance
2) on-duty personnel, if necessary

Question 36

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

All uniformed classified employees shall be inspected at least…

The inspection shall ensure each classified employee’s official classified uniform or special assignment uniform and equipment meet the standards of…

Answer

A

1) once a month by their supervisor.

2) this General Order.

Question 37

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Rip Stop uniforms are official classified uniforms with embroidered badges and name tags that are not to be worn _____, unless authorized by the Chief of Police.

Refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for additional guidance on wearing Rip
Stop uniforms.

Answer

A

in place of the dress uniform or for special events

Question 38

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

All uniforms when worn shall be clean, neatly pressed, properly hemmed, in good repair, in working order, and worn in a manner that…

All weapons and accessory equipment shall be clean, in good repair, in working order, neatly polished, and worn in a manner that…

Answer

A

1) presents a professional appearance.

2) presents a professional appearance.

Question 39

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

The official classified uniform shall include the following approved items or those issued by the department’s Uniform Supply and approved by the Chief of Police and documented in the Uniform Standards Catalog.

a.
_____(hat with shield).

b.
Short- or long-sleeve _____

c.
Badge, name tag, pins, ribbons, and other _____.

d.
Tie.

e.
Dark navy blue pants or dark navy blue _____ pants.

f.
Black shiny lacquer finish, Accumold Elite, or Webb Nylon Ballistic style Sam Browne belt, firearm holster, closed case handcuff holder (single or double case), ammunition holder or case, accessory equipment holders or cases, keepers (if needed), and other equipment authorized by the Chief of Police.

g.
Black footwear with _____ socks.

Answer

A

a.
Headgear (hat with shield).

b.
Short- or long-sleeve dark navy blue uniform shirt.

c.
Badge, name tag, pins, ribbons, and other approved insignias.

d.
Tie.

e.
Dark navy blue pants or dark navy blue battle dress uniform (BOU) pants.

f.
Black shiny lacquer finish, Accumold Elite, or Webb Nylon Ballistic style Sam Browne belt, firearm holster, closed case handcuff holder (single or double case), ammunition holder or case, accessory equipment holders or cases, keepers (if needed), and other equipment authorized by the Chief of Police.

g.
Black footwear with black or dark navy blue socks.

Question 40

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Classified employees voluntarily choosing to replace equipment or insignias listed above shall do so at _____.

Item (c) replacements shall mirror the shape, size, and color of the approved insignia.

Refer to the _____ for a list of uniform items approved for individual purchase.

Answer

A

1) their own expense

2) Uniform Standards Catalog

Question 41

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Unless otherwise approved by their supervisor, classified employees assigned to uniformed divisions shall wear their official classified uniform or approved special assignment uniform while attending or engaged in any of the following activities:

h.
_____ assignments or activities.

i.
Approved _____extra employment.

j.
Approved _____assignments.

k.
_____for the state in courts of law, unless the court approves of or requires plainclothes attire.

Answer

A

1) On-duty
2) uniformed
3) speaking
4) Testifying

Question 42

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Classified employees are issued a pair of dress pants that shall be worn in place of the patrol BOU pants when attending any of the following:

I.
Activities authorized by _____.

m.
_____ such as promotions, graduations, funerals, or other events for which the dress pants would be more appropriate.

n.
_____Review Hearings.

Answer

A

1) the Chief of Police
2) Formal occasions
3) Disciplinary

Question 43

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Headgear

The official classified uniform headgear for all classified employees shall consist of the department issued military officer style dark navy blue hat.

The gold (supervisors) or silver (officers) colored band and department shield is…

The top of the shield shall be…

Answer

A

1) mandatory and shall be attached to the front of the headgear
2) even with the upper seam of the crown

Question 44

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Headgear

The official classified uniform headgear for classified Command Staff members shall be the same in appearance as for all supervisors; however, the visor on headgear for those holding the rank of _____ or higher will display golden oak leaf embellishments.

The gold-colored department shield is mandatory and shall be properly attached to the front center of the headgear.

The top of the shield shall be even with the _____.

Answer

A

1) assistant chief

2) upper seam of the crown

Question 45

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Headgear

All uniformed classified employees shall wear the official classified uniform hat whenever performing…

Such specific assignments include traffic control, outside post assignments, and all occasions when the dress uniform is appropriate (e.g., parades, funerals, award and promotion ceremonies, and graduations).

All headgear shall be worn level on the head, with the band of the hat _____ and the visor of the hat _____.

Answer

A

1) extended assignments subject to high citizen visibility, whether on or off duty.
2) parallel to the ground
3) centered on the forehead

Question 46

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Shirts

All uniform shirts shall be clean and neatly tucked inside pants with no overhang.

Shirts shall be worn with all buttons buttoned (except the top button) and all zippers _____.

When the long sleeve shirt is worn with a tie, the upper most button shall be buttoned.

A tie shall not be worn with _____.

The cuffs of long-sleeve uniform shirts shall be buttoned and not rolled up.

Officers shall not alter the _____ of the issued short-sleeve uniform shirt or special assignment uniform (issued or self-purchased).

Answer

A

1) zipped completely
2) the short-sleeve shirt
3) sleeve length or width

Question 47

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Shirts

All approved regular and special _____ shall be attached to the uniform shirt in the manner prescribed by this General Order and the Uniform Standards Catalog.

No shirt other than the one issued shall be worn as part of the official classified uniform or special assignment uniform unless specifically approved by…

Answer

A

1) insignia items

2) the Chief of Police.

Question 48

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Shirts

A crew neck undershirt or T-shirt may be worn under the uniform shirt, but shall not be visible at the neck unless….

Long-sleeve undershirts may be worn with only long-sleeve uniform shirts.

Undershirts and T-shirts must be clean and in good repair. They shall not contain any _____.

Answer

A

1) it is dark navy blue or black

2) inscriptions or decorative artwork

Question 49

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Shirts

There shall be no specific winter or summer uniform shirt. The wearing of either a short- or long-sleeve shirt shall be based entirely on_____.

Answer

A

individual comfort

Question 50

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Pants

The official classified uniform pants shall be the issued _____ or the issued dress pants hemmed to the proper length required for a good fit.

The pant leg openings may be altered for_____ and shall be worn as issued.

Additionally, uniform pants shall not be worn inside uniform boots unless…

Answer

A

1) six-pocket BOU pants
2) length only, not width,
3) this action is part of the officer’s special assignment uniform.

Question 51

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Pants

A classified employee requiring nonstandard uniform pants is responsible for being measured by a department approved vendor, via Uniform Supply, in advance to ensure procurement of the pants prior to the…

Questions regarding the approved uniform pants should be directed to_____

Answer

A

1) date the officer is to receive this department issued piece of clothing.
2) Uniform Supply.

Question 52

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

HPD Collar Emblems

Except as noted below, police officers and sergeants shall have the option of wearing or not wearing the “HPD” collar emblems on their uniform shirt collar.

Police officers and sergeants who choose to wear the “HPD” collar emblems (gold or silver according to rank) shall affix them to the official classified or special assignment uniform shirt collars.

The leading edge of each emblem shall be one inch from the collar’s leading edge.

The bottom of the emblem shall be positioned_____ from the collar’s lower edge.

The base of the letters shall be parallel to the _____.

No “HPD” collar emblems shall be worn on uniforms with…

Answer

A

1) half an inch
2) lower edge of the collar
3) embroidered badges (e.g., Rip Stop uniform).

Question 53

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

HPD Collar Emblems

Some specialized units, due to work environment, are authorized to have the “HPD” emblem embroidered on the _____.

Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of Chief of Police approval.

Police officers and sergeants shall wear the “HPD” collar emblems on their uniform shirt collar while wearing the _____ (official classified uniform with long-sleeve shirt, tie, and dress pants).

Answer

A

1) collar of a special assignment shirt

2) dress uniform

Question 54

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Badges

The badge shall be affixed or sewn on to the front left side of the uniform shirt. The badge is a mandatory item of the official classified uniform.

No officer shall wear a badge or a hat shield of _____ at any time or for any reason.

Some specialized units, due to work environment, are authorized to have the “HPD” cloth badge patch…

Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of Chief of Police approval.

Answer

A

1) another officer

2) affixed to a special assignment shirt

Question 55

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Name Tag

The name tag shall be worn affixed to the front of the uniform shirt, centered immediately above the…

When wearing the department issued award ribbon bar, the name tag shall be worn affixed to the front of the uniform shirt, centered immediately above the _____.

Customized designs or attachments to the name tag are _____(e.g., miniature badges, “Serving Since … “).

The name tag is a mandatory item of the official classified uniform.

Answer

A

1) right shirt pocket flap or in the allotted slots
2) award ribbon bar
3) prohibited

Question 56

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OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Name Tag

Some specialized units, due to work environment, and officers with Rip Stop official classified uniforms are authorized to have…

Supervisors should refer to the Uniform Standards Catalog for validation of
______.

Answer

A

1) their name embroidered on the right chest area of a special assignment shirt.
2) Chief of Police approval

Question 57

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Rank Insignia

The senior police officer stripes (“corporal” two-bar chevron) shall be worn by all personnel holding the rank of _____

The stripes shall be sewn on both sleeves of both the long-sleeve and short-sleeve official classified uniform shirts and select special assignment uniform shirts…

The stripes shall be centered laterally with the yoke seam and with the center point up towards the shoulder patch.

Answer

A

1) senior police officer.

2) one quarter inch below the lower point of the shoulder patch.

Question 58

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Rank Insignia

Sergeant chevrons shall be affixed to the official classified uniform shirts and select special assignment uniform shirts worn by all personnel holding the rank of sergeant.

Sergeant chevrons shall be sewn on both sleeves of the long-sleeve uniform shirt directly below the shoulder patch and…

Smaller chevrons shall be worn on short-sleeve shirts in the same manner.

Answer

A

centered laterally with the yoke seam

Question 59

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Rank Insignia

Insignia bars for the rank of lieutenant shall be worn on the collar, parallel to and up against the front line of the top stitching on the collar in such a way that they are centered between…

Insignia stars for the ranks of Chief of Police, executive assistant chief, assistant chief, and commander shall be worn adjacent and parallel to the…

Rank insignias are mandatory items of the official classified uniform and some special assignment uniforms. Refer to the _____for details.

Answer

A

1) the bottom point of the collar and the top fold
2) longer seam along the bottom of the collar beginning just inside the front seam.
3) Uniform Standards Catalog

Question 60

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Shoulder Patches

Shoulder patches shall be worn on all approved official classified uniforms, jackets,
windbreakers, dress coats, and some special assignment uniforms.

The shoulder patches shall be sewn to the…

The top of each patch shall touch the shirt’s…

Refer to the _____ for details.

Answer

A

1) upper part of both sleeves
2) yoke seam and be centered laterally.
3) Uniform Standards Catalog

Question 61

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Ties

Wearing the issued uniform tie is optional with the long-sleeve shirt except as described below.

Ties shall not be worn with the short-sleeve shirt or any shirt that has a…

A buttoned long-sleeve shirt with tie shall be worn on _____.

When the tie is worn, it shall be worn in the appropriate manner and shall not be affixed to the epaulets or buttonhole of the open collar, or worn in any other fashion contrary to its generally accepted usage.

Additionally, if wearing a tie, personnel shall wear their body armor under their official classified uniform shirt and not wear…

Answer

A

1) sewn-on badge.
2) formal occasions
3) the outer vest cover

Question 62

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Ties

Only Solo Motorcycle Detail and Mounted Patrol officers may…

Classified employees are authorized to sew the entire length of the smaller tie flap to the backside of the larger flap so long as this modification does not…

Answer

A

1) tuck their ties inside their shirts.

2) alter the appearance of the front of the tie.

Question 63

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories

Mandatory equipment on the Sam Browne shall be as follows:

a.
Loaded approved _____

b.
Issued or approved ____

c.
Closed ____case

d.
Handcuffs

e.
Loaded _____, if assigned to the employee.

f.
Portable _____and _____holder

g.
Fully loaded ______

h.
_____case

i.
_____(mandatory as noted below)

Answer

A

a.
Loaded approved primary weapon

b.
Issued or approved holster

c.
Closed handcuff case

d.
Handcuffs

e.
Loaded conducted energy device (CED), if assigned to the employee.

f.
Portable radio and radio holder

g.
Fully loaded magazines or speedloaders

h.
Ammunition case

i.
Baton (mandatory as noted below)

Question 64

Q

OFFICIAL CLASSIFIED UNIFORM

Sam Browne Equipment and Accessories

All issued equipment shall be worn, carried, and used only as…

No changes, alterations, modifications altering the appearance, or substitutions shall be made to department issued equipment unless…

_____ are approved to modify the silver clasp snap on the closed handcuff case and the ammunition case to a gold clasp snap to match the gold clasps on keepers and HPD emblems.

Answer

A

1) authorized by the Chief of Police.
2) approved by the Chief of Police.
3) Classified supervisors

Answer 65

A

1) black and plain in design (no basket weave or ornamentation).
2) training, policy, and procedures
3) the Chief of Police

Answer 66

A

1) division commander of the Training Division

2) division commander of the concerned employee

Answer 67

A

1) as described in General Order 600-17, Response to Resistance.
2) classified employee has been properly trained in its use.

Answer 68

A

official classified uniform holster (see General Order 400-05, Firearms Qualification and Control).

Answer 69

A

1) Modification
2) cross-draw
3) adjacent to the holstered primary weapon.

Answer 70

A

active shooter situations, protests, or other events where noise or understanding transmissions is an issue or concern

Answer 71

A

1) Sam Browne or shall be concealed
2) black or shall be carried in a black covered case.
3) specifically assigned and/or authorized by the department.

Answer 72

A

a.
Lace-type military dress shoes of a high or low-quarter style with rubber walking heels.

b.
Boots of Wellington or similar type with rubber walking heels and a rounded, smooth toe design.

c.
Lace-type, low-quarter leather shoes with smooth toes and rubber walking heels.

d.
Oakley SI Patrol Boots or a similar lace-type military boot that has mesh along the sides of the boot, as long as the boot has a smooth rounded toe capable of maintaining a shine.

Answer 73

A

1) maintaining a shine.
2) perforation that detracts from a professional appearance
3) falling into or hanging inside the boot.

Answer 74

A

1) bona fide medical reason that has been approved by the officer’s division commander
2) inappropriate or prohibitive to the task.
3) approved for their assignment.

Answer 75

A

Plain black or dark navy blue

Answer 76

A

1) issued "dress" pants, 
long-sleeve shirt, 
tie, 
award ribbon bar, 
HPD collar emblems, 
and official classified uniform headgear

2) Body armor

Answer 77

A

1) other occasions at their discretion

2) Uniform Standards Catalog

Answer 78

A

1) department issued or approved coat, jacket, or windbreaker.
2) Uniform Standards Catalog.
3) approved by the Chief of Police.

Answer 79

A

1) silver metal two-bar chevrons

2) official classified or special assignment uniform shirts.

Answer 80

A

1) lieutenant bars

2) official classified or special assignment uniform shirts.

Answer 81

A

1) November through March

2) 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)

Answer 82

A

1) receive the official patches or small HPD shoulder patch.
2) silver badge patch to police officers or a gold badge patch to supervisory personnel
3) one

Answer 83

A

wear black or dark navy

Answer 84

A

proper hand and finger use and control of police equipment.

Answer 85

A

1) turtleneck undershirts beneath the long-sleeve uniform shirt.
2) black or dark navy blue

Answer 86

A

1) unnecessary damage to the official classified uniform and gear
2) cool or cold-weather gear when the weather is cool or cold but not raining

Answer 87

A

1) high water (above four inches but less than a foot)

2) rubber boots

Answer 88

A

1) searching suspects or prisoners.

2) responsibility of the individual officer

Answer 89

A

1) insignias (e.g., awards, bars, emblems, medals, patches, pins, and ribbons).
2) the Chief of Police or awarded through HPD’s awards program

Answer 90

A

1) insignias (e.g., awards, bars, emblems, medals, patches, pins, and ribbons).
2) the Chief of Police or awarded through HPD’s awards program

Answer 91

A

1) standard uniform

2) 30 calendar

Answer 92

A

1) in the performance of their duties.

2) associated with the employees’ assignments.

Answer 93

A

1) ride a horse, motorcycle, or bicycle.

2) matches that particular job.

Answer 94

A

1) assignments or occasions as required

2) otherwise directed by a supervisor.

Answer 95

A

1) Uniform Standards Catalog

2) approved to do so by the Chief of Police.

Answer 96

A

1) specialized insignia T-shirt that has been approved by the Chief of Police
2) written approval from the Chief of Police

Answer 97

A

clothing and jewelry appropriate for the undercover assignment.

Answer 98

A

1) businesslike
2) clean, neat, and in good repair
3) Hats
4) Baseball caps

Answer 99

A

1) Division commanders

2) required for a specific assignment, working condition, or event.

Answer 100

A

badge, department identification, a pair of handcuffs, and a loaded and approved primary weapon

Answer 101

A

under suspension

Answer 102

A

1) supersede any similar item previously issued.
2) approved in writing by the Chief of Police
3) as directed by a supervisor.
4) is not a classified employee of the department

Answer 103

A

1) acting in an official capacity.
2) while wearing any portion of a department uniform (or any other uniform that resembles what is issued by the department) without prior written consent from the Chief of Police.
3) personal gain or benefit

Answer 104

A

1) Uniform Standards Committee
2) Chief of Police for a final decision.
3) Deputy Director of the Office of Planning & Data Governance

Answer 105

A

1) firmly-established religious belief

2) fulfilling all of his normal assigned job duties

Answer 106

A

a.
Name

b.
Present assignment

c.
Immediate supervisor’s name

d.
Commander’s name

e.
Reason for requesting the accommodation

Answer 107

A

1) submitted individually.

2) may be required by his religion.

Answer 108

A

1) case-by-case
2) circumstances surrounding the request
3) potential safety issues and/or operational concerns

Answer 109

A

the employee.

Answer 110

A

1) specifically describe the accommodation being made by the department.
2) hearing with the Chief of Police
3) state the reasons for such denial.

Answer 111

A

1) cancel a previously approved accommodation.

2) be excluded from compliance with specific portions of the policy.

Answer 112

A

1) prevent the employee from fulfilling all of his normal assigned job duties.
2) writing to the employee.

Answer 113

A

cancel a previously approved accommodation.

Answer 114

A

1) official Police Department identification card
2) considered a substitute
3) classified employees in an approved uniform

Answer 115

A

1) specific airport issued identification tag

2) appropriate identification

Answer 116

A

require utilization of the issued equipment

Answer 117

A

1) three

2) three

Answer 118

A

1) white long-sleeve shirts

2) receiving any replacements.

Answer 119

A

Uniform Standards Catalog.

Answer 120

A

1) regularly interact with the public

2) extra employment

Answer 121

A

1) conducting high-risk operations (e.g., raids and high-risk warrant operations conducted by Tactical Operations, Narcotics, Vice, Major Offenders).
2) Commanders

Answer 122

A

1) otherwise approved by the Chief of Police.

2) instruction manual

Answer 123

A

1) instruction manual

2) shooting at a departmental range or at a departmental sponsored firearms training event.

Answer 124

A

1) abnormally high heat and/or humidity.
2) adequate breaks to cool down and remain hydrated
3) breaks during such assignments.

Answer 125

A

1) have contact with suspects or prisoners.

2) special assignment uniform

Answer 126

A

go to lunch or any other place where they may possibly interact with the public

Answer 127

A

1) immediately be taken when violations occur.

2) appearance of their subordinates

Answer 128

A

1) immediately be taken when violations occur.

2) appearance of their subordinates

Answer 129

A

Uniform Standards Committee.

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