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FEMS Depatment Bulletins Flashcards

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Core Values : BASICS
What does the I stand for?

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Bravery
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Compassion

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“Positive Breathalyzer Test” means an alcohol concentration of ____or greater

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.020

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BULL 6: BY DEFINITION COUNSELING IS

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When it is identified that coaching and feedback will not be adequate to
improve a member’s behavior, an intervention may be necessary to ensure that the member is aware that adjustments are required to align their actions or behaviors to Department standards.

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BULL 6:
All Company Officers and Chief Officers shall Complete the coaching and feedback session with their subordinates at ________ Intervals

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Quarterly

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BULLETIN NO. 5
“Positive Breathalyzer Test” means an alcohol concentration of 0.20 or greater. Alcohol concentration of ____ ot less than ____ wil require that the employee undergo mandatory rehabilitation. Alcohol concentration of ____ or greater wil result ni a recommendation of termination.

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“Positive Breathalyzer Test” means an alcohol concentration of 0.20 or greater. Alcohol concentration of 0.20 ot less than 0.40 wil require that the employee undergo mandatory rehabilitation. Alcohol concentration of 0.40 or greater wil result ni a recommendation of termination.

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BULLETIN 5
TRUE OR FALSE
An employee who, in good faith, believes that it is not necessary to report his/her use of medications under this subsection shall not later be disciplined for disclosing his/her use of such medications on the disclosure form required prior to testing, as provided in Section 10.2.

A

TRUE

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BULLETIN 5
5.4 Post Accident:
Following a vehicle accident involving a government vehicle or equipment that meets any of the conditions listed below, a covered employee who has been involved, either as a driver or in another direct fashion (such as controlling traffic in an interSection), shall be referred for drug and alcohol testing when any of the following occur: 4 answers

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1 The accident results in loss of human life;
2 One (1) or more motor vehicles (either District government or private) incur(s) disabling damage, requiring the motor vehicle to be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle;
3 Anyone receives bodily injury which requires immediate medical attention away from the sceneiv.
4 The employee receives or is likely to receive a citation under District of Columbia law or lhe law of another jurisdiction for a moving violation arising from the incident;

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BULLETIN 5
Pre-Duty Use: Use of alcohol by an employee within _____ prior to reporting for duty

A

4 Hours

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BULLETIN 5
Random testing shall be conducted throughout the year. The minimum annual percentage rate of covered employees subject to random testing shall be ________ of the average total number of covered employees on the payroll on the first day of each calendar quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1).

A

20 %

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BULLETIN 12: “Controlled Unclassified Information” (CUI) is used by the ___________ to designate information that was previously shared under
“Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU)” label.

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“Controlled Unclassified Information” (CUI) is used by the executive
branch to designate information that was previously shared under
“Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU)” label.

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BULLETIN 12:
______ is the marking used by DHS to identify Sensitive but Unclassified
information

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FOUO is the marking used by DHS to identify Sensitive but Unclassified
information

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BULLETIN 12:
At a minimum, it is marked ________ of each page
“FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.”

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At a minimum, it is marked on the bottom of each page
“FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.”

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BULLETIN 12:
A single PowerPoint program format is used, with two versions:
* Standard – _____ version will be used to disseminate general
information out to the entire Department.
* Critical – _____ version will be used to disseminate time sensitive
critical out to the entire Department

A

A single PowerPoint program format is used, with two versions:
* Standard – BLUE version will be used to disseminate general
information out to the entire Department.
* Critical – RED version will be used to disseminate time sensitive
critical out to the entire Department

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BULLETIN 11
In the event a member
discovers any of the above listed or similar situations, it should be reported to __________

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In the event a member
discovers any of the above listed or similar situations, it should be reported to the on-duty
Operations Deputy Fire Chief at 202-673-3290 and the on-duty Special Operations Battalion
Fire Chief (Special Ops BFC) at 202-673-3358

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BULLETIN 11:
TRUE OR FALSE?

Information regarding your suspicions should
be transmitted over the radio.

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FALSE:
Information regarding your suspicions should
NOT be transmitted over the radio.

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BULLETIN 13:
To qualify for the presumption, a uniformed member or EMS employee must satisfy the
following basic qualifications
Be current with all Department physical examination requirements, including the
annual physical exam, since October 1, 2016, if seeking the presumption for a
diagnosis of a __________.
October 1, 2017, if seeking the presumption for a
diagnosis of a _________. October 1, 2018, if seeking the presumption for a
diagnosis of _________.

A

October 1, 2016, if seeking the presumption for a diagnosis of a covered cancer.
October 1, 2017, if seeking the presumption for a diagnosis of a chronic disease.
October 1, 2018, if seeking the presumption for a diagnosis of an infectious disease.

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BULLETIN 13:
BURDEN OF PROOF
If the presumption is challenged, the burden is on the ___________to show by a preponderance of the evidence that one or more non-
occupational risk factors outweigh those inherent in – or associated with – the occupation
or that the uniformed or EMS employee does not meet one of the other qualification
requirements

A

Department or the Office of Risk
Management (ORM)

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BULLETIN 23:
It is the law to allow individuals the right to use gender specific restrooms or locker rooms that
are _______________.

A

It is the law to allow individuals the right to use gender specific restrooms or locker rooms that
are consistent with their gender identity or expression

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BULLETIN 23:
All members knowledgeable of violations of this policy by other members sworn or civilian or
those concerning the quality or treatment of members toward a transgender employee or customer
are asked to report such complaints to the ____ and __________.

A

All members knowledgeable of violations of this policy by other members sworn or civilian or
those concerning the quality or treatment of members toward a transgender employee or customer
are asked to report such complaints to the EEO and Diversity Program Manager

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BULETIN 24:
Hazing Defined

A

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by an individual, whether individually
or in concert with other persons, against another employee, in which both of the following apply

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BULLETIN 24: HAZING
It is the responsibility of the ___________ to set the tone and maintain a workplace environment
where all employees feel safe and are able to carry out their duties.

A

It is the responsibility of the Officers In Charge to set the tone and maintain a workplace environment
where all employees feel safe and are able to carry out their duties.

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BULLETIN 26: EEO
Complainants will have _________ to work with the Counselor to seek
resolution. Once the EEO Counseling process ends, the Counselor will issue an
Exit Letter

A

Complainants will have 30 calendar days to work with the Counselor to seek resolution. Once the EEO Counseling process ends, the Counselor will issue an
Exit Letter

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Bulletin 26:
If the complainant wishes to file a formal complaint with OHR, he or she must
bring a copy of the Exit Letter and file the complaint with OHR within_________ of the Exit Letter

A

15
calendar days

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Bulletin 26: EEO
The EEO Counselor shall do the following:Schedule and conduct an initial interview with the Complainant within ___
days of initial contact

A

Schedule and conduct an initial interview with the Complainant within seven (7)
days of initial contact

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Bulletin 26: EEO
Gender Expression Definition

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How a person represents or expresses one’s gender identity to others,
often through behavior, clothing, hairstyles, and voice or body characteristics.

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Bulletin 26: EEO
Gender Identity Definition

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A person’s internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Since
gender identity is internal, one’s gender identity is not necessarily visible to others.

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Bulletin 27: Sexual Harassement
Pursuant to Mayor’s Order, 2017-313, ___________ is recognized as one of the most unjust,
demeaning, and demoralizing examples of workplace misconduct

A

sexual harassment

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Bulletin 27: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Giving a preference to a third party who is engaged in a sexual or romantic
relationship, to the disadvantage of an employee who is not engaged in a sexual relationship with a supervisor, hiring official, or person exercising authority over the disadvantaged party is described legally as a _____.

A

Described legally as a “paramour preference”

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Bulletin 27: sexual harassment

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment is ?

A

Quid pro quo sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any one of the following criteria is present:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment; or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual.

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Bulletin 27: sexual harassment
TRUE OR FLASE ?
In order to avoid complaints of favoritism, loss of objectivity, abuse of authority, sexual harassment, hostile environment, gender based discrimination, and government ethics violations, romantic or sexual relationships between employees and supervisors in the employee’s chain of command are prohibited.

A

relationships between employees and supervisors in the
employee’s chain of command are strongly discouraged

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Bulletin 27: Sexual harassment

The best preventative measure to combat sexual harassment is for the workplace to be __________

A

a place of respect for all persons, at all times

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Bulletin 27: Sexual Harassment

Any supervisor or manager who receives a complaint or concern regarding sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct must ____________.

A

take immediate steps to notify the Sexual Harassment Officer

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Bulletin 27: Sexual Harassment

Allegations of sexual harassment shall be investigated and resolved as soon as practicable, but no later than _______ after reporting

A

sixty (60) days

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Bulletin 27: Sexual Harassment

The statute of limitations for complaints filed at OHR is
within_________ of the harassment or its discovery.

A

The statute of limitations for complaints filed at OHR is
within one year of the harassment or its discovery.

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Bulletin 27: Sexual Harassment

Discipline for Making False Statements or Representations

A

Termination in accordance with this Bulletin is only available if such statements were in writing and the allegations were formally made with
warnings as to their legal force, or under oath.

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Bulletin 29: pregnant policy

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was enacted as an amendment
to the___________ to prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, potential childbirth, or related medical conditions.
A: D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977
B: Civil Rights Act of 1964
C: The American Medical Association
D: District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act

A

B: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was enacted as an amendment
to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, potential childbirth, or related medical conditions

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Bulletin 29: Pregnancy

Primary exposure to chemical substances in the career of firefighters comes about as a result of exposure to _______________.

A

Primary exposure to chemical substances in the career of firefighters comes about as a result of exposure to products of combustion.

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Bulletin 29: Pregnancy

The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that expectant women who spend more than ____ hours a day on their feet should switch to a desk job by week ___.

A

The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that expectant women who spend more than four hours a day on their feet should switch to a desk job by week 24.

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Bulletin 29: Pregnancy
When an employee’s medical condition requires a change in duty status, subsequent visits to the PFC during the prenatal period will be at the discretion of the attending PFC provider, not
to exceed _______.

A

When an employee’s medical condition requires a change in duty status, subsequent visits to the PFC during the prenatal period will be at the discretion of the attending PFC provider, not
to exceed 6 weeks

40
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Test

A

Test

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Bulletin 3: Disability

Reasonable accommodation may occur in what three phases of employment?

A

1: In the application process. Reasonable accommodation must be provided
in the job application process to provide a qualified applicant with a
disability with an equal opportunity to be considered for the position;
2: In the performance of the essential functions of a job. Reasonable
accommodation must be provided to enable a qualified person with a
disability to perform the essential functions of the job. This may include
changes or adjustments to the work environment, to the manner or
circumstances in which the position is customarily performed, or to
employment policies;
3:In the receipt of all benefits of employment. Reasonable
accommodations must be provided to enable an employee with a
disability to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those
enjoyed by similarly situated employees without disabilities. This would
include equal access to lunchrooms, meetings, employer-sponsored
services, employee benefits, social events, etc.

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Bulletin 31: Disability

What are the “Essential Functions” of a Position?

A

Essential functions are those that are fundamental and central to the purpose of the position. An agency must provide reasonable accommodations to an employee with a disability to allow the
employee to accomplish the essential functions of the job, but an agency is not required to exempt an employee with a disability from performing the essential functions of the job.

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Bulletin 31: Disability

When Can the District Deny an Accommodation?

A

*Undue Hardship
The agency may decline to provide an accommodation because such
accommodation is unduly

*Direct Threat
An agency may decline to provide an accommodation if the accommodation would pose a direct threat to health or safety

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Bulletin. 32: Breastfeeding

TRUE OR FALSE

Operational units may be taken out of service for lactation if it does not create an undue hardship on the Department.

A

TRUE

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Bulletin 32: Breastfeeding
TRUE OR FALSE

Restrooms and locker rooms shall not be designated as appropriate spaces for lactation purposes.

A

TRUE

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Bulletin 32: Breastfeeding

If a lactation room is not available at a member’s work location, the member shall submit a Special Report directly to the _______ & ________ to confirm that the facility is exempt from this policy’s requirement

A

Department’s EEO And Diversity Manager

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Bulletin 32: Breastfeeding

The request shall be made ___ days before the first day the member
wishes to use a lactation room and shall include a Lactation Time Request Form (F&EMSD Form 44.2) and medical certification from the member’s primary doctor

A

The request shall be made (30) days before the first day the member
wishes to use a lactation room and shall include a Lactation Time Request Form (F&EMSD Form 44.2) and medical certification from the member’s primary doctor

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Bulletin 34: Background check

Uniformed employees shall complete their criminal background check between _______ and ________ preceding the expiration date of their D.C. Department of Health (DC Health) Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification.

A

Uniformed employees shall complete their criminal background check between (January 1) and (March 31) preceding the expiration date of their D.C. Department of Health (DC Health) Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification.

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Bulletin34: Background
Uniformed employees will be compensated on a _________ hour basis for completing the fingerprinting during their off-duty hours.

A

Uniformed employees will be compensated on a (quarter) hour basis for completing the fingerprinting during their off-duty hours.

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Bulletin 36: ride along

In general, approval for individual participants will be for no more than one ___hour operational period at a time unless expressively authorized by the Fire Chief

A

12

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Bulletin 37: alternate work schedule

Any participating AWS employee who wishes to withdraw from the AWS Program must notify his or her supervisor and timekeeper in writing. The date of termination from the AWS Program must be at

A

the end of a pay period

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Bulletin 37: alternate work schedule

The AWS schedule may be revoked if

A

If an employee is 15 or minutes late three or more times during a one month period and the tardiness is not excused

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Bulletin 41: flags

Supervisors shall ensure U.S. and D.C. flags are flown at Department facilities from ?

A

0730 hours until sunset daily, except during inclement weather.

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Bulletin 42:peer support

Peers shall be selected by a panel of PST members and shall complete a minimum of __ hours of initial training

A

Peers shall be selected by a panel of PST members and shall complete a minimum of 26 hours of initial training

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Bulletin 42: peer support

These responses shall be made of no less than __ Peers and no more than ___ Peers depending on the situation.

A

These responses shall be made of no less than two Peers and no more than four Peers depending on the situation.

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Bulletin 42: peer support

The response time goal for the PST is _____

A

The response time goal for the PST is 90 minutes.

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Bulletin 45: overtime

Advance Sign Up: An employee may sign up in TeleStaff ______ in advance of the date that he or she desires to work

A

30 days

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Bulletin 45: overtime

Same–Day Sign Up:

An employee desiring to work OT on the day half of a tour who
did not sign up in advance must enter his/her availability by ____
hours on the day she/he desires to work and by ____ for the night half.

A

Day:0500
Night:0900

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Bulletin 45: overtime
Continuation of Duty: The Department, in its discretion, may backfill positions in the following order

A

The
Department, in its discretion, may backfill positions in the following order:
1. From an available list that has been generated 7 days in advance;
2. From an available list that is generated on a daily basis; or
3. Through continuation of duty.

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Bulletin 45: overtime

The phrase “extended leave” constitutes ____
consecutive non-worked tours

A

The phrase “extended leave” constitutes four (4)
consecutive non-worked tours

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Bulletin 45: overtime

The employee shall notify his/her respective Company Officer as soon as the unforeseen event becomes known, but no less than ______ prior to the start of the OT assignment.

A

The employee shall notify his/her respective Company Officer as soon as the unforeseen event becomes known, but no less than two (2) hours prior to the start of the OT assignment.

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Bulletin 45: overtime
An employee is not eligible to work OT in any pay period while on:

A
  1. A non-pay status for disciplinary reasons
  2. FMLA–Medical Leave
63
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Bulletin 45: overtime
An employee is eligible to work OT in any pay period while on:

A
  1. FMLA–Family Sick Leave (FMSK);
  2. FMLA–Family Annual Leave (FMAL);
  3. Paid Family Leave (PFLT);
  4. Military Leave (MILI).
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Bulletin 46: awards
The Department Advisory Board of Awards (DABA)
The DABA consists of

A

4 battalion fire chiefs of a specific battalion and other members appointed
by the Fire and EMS Chief

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Bulletin 49: patches
The organizational insignia or patch shall be worn on the right sleeve, centered _______
below the shoulder seam

A

one inch

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Bulletin 49: Patches
True or False

The official Department patch shall be the only patch worn on the sack coat,
overcoat/raincoat, Department-issued jacket, and regulation sweaters and light
blue and white dress uniform shirt

A

TRUE

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