GO 110.11 Uniform, Equipment and Appearance

Question 1

When in uniform, members shall arrange their hair so that it does not extend…

Answer 1

below the mid-point of the shirt collar

Question 2

Are cornrows, braid or dreadlocks permitted?

Answer 2

Yes, as long as they conform to the length standard and do not interfere with headgear

Question 3

Are mirrored sunglasses allowed?

Answer 3

No
*only green, gray, brown or other conservative tint and undecorated frames.

Question 4

How many earrings per ear are permitted?

Answer 4

Two

Question 5

How many bracelets per arm are permitted?

Answer 5

One

Question 6

How many rings per hand are permitted?

Answer 6

Two (engagement sets are counted as one).

Question 7

Which elements are permitted to wear plainclothes (business attire)?

Answer 7

CID, IAD, YFSD, EPU

Question 8

Which elements are permitted to wear casual clothes?

Answer 8

Intel, JTTF, Major Case, ESU and GRU

Question 9

Can mountain bike officers wear tennis shoes?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Can Lieutenants and above wear baseball caps?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

T or F: Nightlife units (or members assigned to a night life area) shall wear a visibility vest or jacker

Answer 11

T

Question 12

Are Lieutenants and Captains requires to wear body armor?

Answer 12

Captains and Lieutenants in uniform and actively engaged in street patrol or other high risk activity shall wear body armor.

Question 13

Are station personnel required to wear body armor?

Answer 13

Yes. Although administrative personnel are not required to wear body armor, station personnel are NOT considered admin.

Question 14

Captains and above serving on Adverse Action Panels shall wear which uniform?

Answer 14

Class A

Question 15

If a member (not assigned to ERT) wishes to wear a thigh holster, they must…

Answer 15

obtain approval from the COP through the chain of command.

Question 16

Members shall not carry their service weapons in any court room or OAG Child Support Services Division when

Answer 16

they have a personal interest or child support case.

Question 17

When are members exempt from carrying their service weapon in DC while off-duty

Answer 17

Whenever unnecessary or imprudent. (religious services, athletic activities, social events with alcohol, events with in-house armed security, anyplace their weapon cannot be secured).

Question 18

While on-duty but not in uniform, members shall

Answer 18

have their department-issued ID and badge available for presentation when challenged.

Question 19

What make/model of handcuffs may members purchase and carry?

Answer 19

Smith & Wesson Model 100 M&P slot-lock in a nickel or black finish.

Question 20

Can members purchase business cards at their own expense?

Answer 20

Yes. They cannot contain mottos, quotes or graphics.

Question 21

When shall members report lost or damaged items via PD43?

Answer 21

As soon as possible, but within 24 hours.

Question 22

For normal wear & tear to uniform clothing, which form is used?

Answer 22

PD43-A

Question 23

If a member is found negligent in lost or damaged property, may the member be required to replace the item at their expense?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Which religions have uniform exemptions

Answer 24

Sikhs and Muslims

Question 25

Can a Sikh wear a Kirpan (religious sword) on duty?

Answer 25

Yes, as long as it is no longer than 3 inches and worn in a cloth holster under the uniform shirt.