Uniform and Personal Appearance Flashcards
Who can approve an individual exception to this policy?
a. Supervisor/Commander
b. Captain
c. Major
d. Chief of Police
D. Chief of Police
All members in uniform or civilian attire will present what type of appearance?
a. Tidy, Clean, Well Kept
b. Neat, Clean, Professional
c. Tidy, Professional, Clean
d. Neat, Uniform, Professional
B. Neat, Clean, Professional
Who is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of regulations for law enforcement and civilian employees regarding personal appearance?
Supervisors/Commanders
Who is exempt from wearing the Class A or Class B uniform?
Undercover members
How often should the supervisor conduct a uniform inspection?
a. Once a week
b. Once every two (2) weeks
c. Once a month
d. Only when in question
A. Once a week
True/False: Don’t wear the uniform if not on duty, and only wear the KCPD uniform (no other agency) when performing KCPD functions.
True
A long-sleeve French Blue shirt, Tie, Navy Blue Trousers with French Blue stripe, Eisenhower jacket (if purchased), black or dark blue socks, dress cap, plain toe black shoes or boots with a high gloss, semi-gloss, or patent leather finish is what uniform classification?
Class A Uniform
A short-sleeve French Blue shirt with an open collar or long-sleeve French Blue shirt with open collar, turtle-neck undershirt, or military-style sweater, Navy Blue trousers with French Blue stripe, Black or dark blue socks, plain toe black shoes or boots, any department-issued jacket is what uniform classification?
Class B Uniform
Name some clothing items that would be considered inappropriate attire per this policy?
T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, leggings, stretch pants, dress shorts, mini-skirts, sheer or transparent clothing, spaghetti strap shirts, blouses, or dresses, inappropriate logos on shirts, wild printed clothing, tennis shoes, and casual sandals
True/False: Officers and civilians are permitted to wear Class A, Class B uniforms, or business attire when attending any court hearings?
False – Officers may only wear Class A uniforms during Federal cases, may only wear civilian clothes if attending court for personal reasons (unless otherwise approved by the supervisor/commander), and may wear Class A, Class B uniforms, or business casual during city court
True/False: Sworn members in administrative positions are able to partake in “casual Friday”.
True
Non-uniformed members may display their badge in which manner?
a. On their belt
b. In the chest area utilizing a lanyard
c. In a “badge case” in their pocket
d. All of the above
B. In the chest area utilizing a lanyard
What two categories of officers are required to wear their bullet-proof vest while working on and off-duty jobs?
Officers and Sergeants
All vests must be worn with the “soft-trauma” plate. However, the _______ __________ _________ may be worn at the officer’s discretion and expense.
Blunt Trauma Plate
What type of protection is required, whether the vest is an inny or an outty?
3A