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Appearance Flashcards

1
Q

Sculpted or “____” hairstyles are prohibited. The altering of hair color in a pronounced or ____manner is also prohibited.

A

lined / unnatural

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Sideburns: Sideburns may extend to the bottom of the earlobes with a width of up to ____ inches measuring from the rear of the natural beard line forward to the extreme front of the sideburn. The bottom of the sideburns shall end with a clean-shaven ____ line.

A

two inches / horizontal

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Moustaches: A neatly trimmed moustache is permitted. The moustache shall not extend downward beyond the line separating the skin and the ____ of the lip. “____” and “____” moustaches are prohibited.

A

vermilion / Handle Bar / Fu Man Chu

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Visible jewelry shall be limited to a wristwatch, medical alert bracelet, necklace, earrings, and ____. Watchbands shall not be wider than the outer limits
of the ____and shall be of a conservative, business-like color.

A

rings / watchcase

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5
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Loose fitting, ornamental “____” style watches shall not be worn while in uniform.

A

bracelet

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6
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The wearing of body piercing jewelry, such as an earring on tongue, nose, etc., while in uniform, or on-duty in ____ capacity is prohibited.

A

any

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7
Q

If frame “____” or bands are worn around the neck to secure the sunglasses, they shall be black in
color.

A

catches

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Knit ____ shall only be worn during inclement weather.

A

skullcaps

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9
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____ skullcaps are authorized for training personnel only during training purposes and not when wearing the regular police uniform.

A

Red

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____ caps can be worn during inclement weather, traffic control and assignments which are outdoors and expose an officer to the sun for a prolonged period.

A

Baseball style

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11
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Any exceptions to appearance must be authorized by the ____ or the affected employee’s division commander.

A

Chief of Police

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Sworn/Uniform male officers: Regardless of style, the hair shall lie ____ the shirt collar when the employee assumes the military position of attention. Hair may touch the top of the ear but shall not cover any portion of the ____ ear.

A

above / outer

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Sworn/Uniform female officers: The hair may not extend ____ shoulder length. Shoulder length is defined as the ____ of the collar when standing in the military position of attention.

A

below / bottom

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Sworn/Uniform female officers: ____ are permissible. However, they must be worn so as not to interfere with the wearing of the uniform hat or fall below the collar. Hair accessories are permissible but shall be ____ or black in color.

A

ponytails / midnight blue

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15
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Sworn/Beards and Goatees: Uniform officers are exclusively prohibited from wearing ______.

A

goatees

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16
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Sworn/Beards and Goatees: Plainclothes officers must have the authorization of the ____ to wear beards and goatees.

A

division or bureau commander

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Sworn/Jewelry: While in uniform, sworn female employees may wear small non-lock or break free hoop earrings. The earrings shall be silver, gold, or diamond no larger than __ mm (the approximate dimension of an U.S. quarter) in diameter, and no greater than __ mm in width.

A 
25 mm (the approximate dimension of an U.S. quarter) in
diameter, and no greater than 5 mm in width.
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18
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Sworn female employees may also wear post-style earrings. The earrings shall be silver, gold, diamond, or pearl, no larger than ___ mm in size, and have non-locking backs.

A

6

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Sworn: Authorized earrings must be worn as a set with one earring in each ear. The earring shall be worn in the ____ only.

A

ear lobe

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20
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Sworn: Male employees shall not wear earrings while on-duty, or during extra duty assignments, unless approved by their ____.

A

division commander

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21
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Sworn employees: While in uniform, visible necklaces shall be ____.

A

prohibited

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22
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Sworn employees: While in uniform, rings shall be no larger than the standard class or ____ size ring and limited to one ring per hand. A wedding set, consisting of two rings, shall be considered as ____.

A

fraternal / one ring

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23
Q

The _____
shall make the final determination regarding the appropriateness of tattoos.

A

Chief of Police

24
Q

Dress Code, Sworn Employees: Detectives, and ____ officers, regardless of on or off-duty, shall not expose their weapon, badge, handcuffs, or any other such equipment to the general public, unless the situation dictates in the performance of one’s duty, i.e., making an arrest. ____ and other ____ facilities are the only exception to this rule.

A

undercover plainclothes / headquarters / police

25
Q

_____ officers may have their weapon, handcuffs, and other such
equipment exposed in public when their badge and sufficient identification
(such as an issued raid vest or outer ballistic vest carrier) for recognition as
a police officer is exposed and clearly visible

A

Plainclothes

26
Q

Dress Code, Sworn Employees: While light duty officers will abide by the dress code outlined for
detectives, the dress code may be modified to suit the light duty assignment with the approval of the pertinent ____. No officer on light duty status will display a badge, weapon, or visibly identify themselves as a ____ to the public.

A

division commander / police officer

27
Q

Female Employees On-Duty: ____ skirts may be worn; however, they must resemble a skirt and comply
with all other dress code standards.

A

Split

28
Q

Female Employees On-Duty: Shoes with heels

greater than ____ inches in height will not be worn.

A

3

29
Q

Employees operating marked police vehicles while off-duty shall adhere to the prescribed dress code or shall dress in a suitable manner to take police action if
necessary during such operation. The ____shall be considered appropriate attire.

A

utility uniform

30
Q

Non-sworn Employees: Male employees’ hair may not extend below ____. In those cases where the length of hair extends below the collar, the hair should be worn back, and contained in a fashion similar to a ____.

A

shoulder length / ponytail

31
Q

Non-sworn Employees: Beards and goatees ____ be worn, even while wearing the uniform, provided they are clean, neatly trimmed, and reflect a professional image.

A

may

32
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: When the wearing of a uniform is appropriate for a department employee’s assignment only departmentally issued and/or approved uniforms shall be worn. Additional patches or decorative items shall not be attached to the uniform unless authorized by the ____.

A

Chief of Police

33
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Non-sworn employees that have been issued uniforms shall wear the uniform and comply with the dress code. Exceptions must be authorized by the____ or the employees’ division commander.

A

Chief of Police

34
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Uniform attire, including jackets, shall only be worn while on duty or
when otherwise authorized by the ____ or the employees’ division commander.

A

Chief of Police

35
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Non-sworn female employees shall wear the uniform skirt hemmed at a
minimum length of ___ above the top of the kneecap.

A

1 inch

36
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Uniform shoes or boots shall have a conservative black appearance, round toe, and a smooth grain leather/leather-like finish. Buckles, straps, and/or ornaments are ____. Heels shall not exceed ___ in height.

A

prohibited / 1 ¾”

37
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Socks worn in uniform with uniform shoes shall be black or____ in
color. ____ shall be worn with the uniform skirt.

A

navy blue / pantyhose

38
Q

Uniform, Non-Sworn Employees: Male employees shall not wear earrings while on duty unless approved by
the employees’ ____.

A

division/bureau commander

39
Q

Dress Code, Non-Sworn Employees: Open toe shoes may be worn at the discretion of the ____.

A

Bureau commander

40
Q

Training Programs, Dress Code: While attending training programs, sworn and non-sworn employees shall adhere to the department dress code unless specifically directed otherwise by a representative of the training facility or the ____.

A

Chief of Police

41
Q

While in uniform, visible ____ shall be prohibited.

A

necklaces

42
Q

Dress Code, Non-Sworn Employees: Appropriate undergarments are required but should not be visible, with the exception of ladies’ hosiery, knee-highs, and ____.

A

socks

43
Q

Light Duty Assignment: Officers assigned to light duty will comply with plainclothes dress and appearance standards. Any deviation due to medical conditions must be by written orders from the ____.

A

attending physician

44
Q

Fitness or _____wristbands are allowed as long as they are black in color.

A

mourning

45
Q

Sworn members shall not allow their fingernails to grow more than _____from the tip of each finger/thumb

A

1/4 inch

46
Q

Uniformed members are permitted to polish their nails with conservative shades that complement the uniform, such as ______; neutral colors
and clear

A

French white

47
Q

Extreme, iridescent, multiple colors, and bright colors are prohibited. No ________ shall be attached to the fingernails

A

ornamental adornments

48
Q

Dress code Nonsworn: Prohibited clothing shall include, but not be limited to, spandex or form fitting fabrics, tight fitting and low cut (front or back) blouses/dresses, casual attire, and ______ apparel.

A

ultra-dressy

49
Q

Unless a
documented exemption exists, _____ are not authorized for wear while on
duty.

A

beards

50
Q

When a documented exemption exists, officers will keep all facial hair
trimmed not to exceed______ in length to present a neat, clean, and professional image.

A

¼ inch (6.35 millimeters, or a standard #2 shaving
guard)

51
Q

Shaping or
_____ of a medically necessary beard is strictly prohibited.

A

styling

52
Q

Medical documentation of a condition requiring a beard must come from a
______.

A

board-certified dermatologist

53
Q

Updated medical documentation shall be
submitted to the Personnel Unit every ______ to record the ongoing need
for a beard.

A

six months

54
Q

Employees are responsible for submitting the paperwork and
notifying their ______ of the medical necessity of a beard.

A

chain of command

55
Q

Employees are discouraged from wearing expensive items of jewelry
because of the probability of _____. Also, _____ is a factor that limits the wearing of jewelry.

A

loss and/or damage

officer safety

56
Q

The visible tattoos must not detract from the professional appearance of the person, uniform, or Department. Any unauthorized tattoos must be covered by the appropriate _____ compression style covering.

A

midnight blue or black

Manuel of Regulations (10 decks)

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