Uniform, Equipment and Appearance Standards 15-16

Question 1

Who can wear mess dress

Answer 1

Senior officers and command officers

Question 2

What level of dress must be worn when being presented to the police services board

Answer 2

Formal

Question 3

What level of dress is worn by members performing duties in a secured area of a police facility

Answer 3

Uniform of the day administrative

Question 4

What level of dress shall be worn by members who attend court or are performing regular duties

Answer 4

Uniform of the Day

– Operational

Question 5

When is the summer dress in effect

Answer 5

April 1 - October 31

Question 6

When may a necklace with a religious pendant be worn by a member

Answer 6

Members may wear a necklace with a religious pendant provided it is not clearly visible or noticeable.

Question 7

What types of tattoos may not be displayed by a member

Answer 7

tattoos such as those which
 depict nudity or violence
 use profane words or phrases
 may be perceived as gang related
 may contravene any section of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Question 8

What are the 5 items a member of the sikh religion may wear

Answer 8

5 Kakaars or 5 Ks.
These physical symbols of
Khalsa are the Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kachhera and Kirpan

Question 9

Can a female member of the hindu faith wear a nose ring

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

May a female member of the Muslim faith wear a hijab while working

Answer 10

Yes, may wear an issued hijab as part of their uniform

Question 11

How many days may an officer be absent before their equipment has to be returned

Answer 11

90 days

Question 12

Who is responsible to ensure each member is fit for duty

Answer 12

Officer in Charge/Supervisor

Question 13

At what point is a member no longer employed for the toronto police service

Answer 13

A member is an employee of the Service until resignation, retirement, termination or
death.