Department Bulletins

Question 1

Effective when, will the department implement a workplace policy regarding tattoos, scarifications, and branding?

Answer 1

May 1, 2008

Question 2

Department’s policy is very clear and it’s implementation and enforcement begins with

Answer 2

first line supervisor

Question 3

Primary responsibility for compliance with the Department personal appearance standards rest with?

Answer 3

each Department employee

supervisors setting the example and informing and educating their members

Question 4

Who shall recognize and immediately correct any violation at the lowest possible level?

Answer 4

Supervisors

Question 5

What is the first step in gaining compliance with the policy?

Answer 5

Addressing violations immediately

Question 6

Should the offenses repeat or there is a non-compliance issue, the supervisor shall?

Answer 6

initiate progressive corrective action commensurate with the offense and consistent with Department policy

Question 7

Members may request a ____ for tattoos, scarifications, or brands already in existence on the effective date of this policy that cannot be covered by a Department-approved uniform or skin patch.

Answer 7

one-time exemption

Question 8

What will be granted where coverage of the tattoo may impede the member’s safety (i.e., face piece seal) or where coverage is impractical?

Answer 8

Exemptions

Question 9

Members requesting exemption must submit their request in writing to?

Answer 9

Operations Commander or appointed designee, with photographs documenting the tattoos, scarifications, or brands for which they are requesting exemption

must be received in Operations by April 21, 2008

notified of the approval or disapproval by May 1, 2008

disapproved, those members will have until June 1, 2008, to comply with the policy

Question 10

Any future tattoos, scarifications, or brands received after the effective date of this policy, which cannot be covered with Department-approved uniform or skin patches are?

Answer 10

prohibited