PAP.18.1.020 Standards

(a) Hair

(1) Hair shall be kept neat and clean to present a groomed appearance.

(2) Hair shall be worn in a manner that does not interfere with wearing of Department uniforms and headgear.

(3) Hair accessories shall be plain, conservative and conform to the color of the uniform and be primarily used to keep hair in place.

(4) If hair is dyed, hair will not be of unusual color or contrast with natural coloring.

(b) Facial Hair

(1) Any Officer choosing to wear sideburns, mustache, or a beard shall keep it neatly trimmed and well groomed.

(2) Facial hair shall not be worn in a manner that interferes with the wearing of necessary equipment or the Officer's uniform.

(c) Jewelry

(1) Officers may wear small conservative earrings that fit tightly against the ear.

(2) No other visible body piercing may be worn while on duty.

(3) A wristwatch, a wrist bracelet and rings may be worn if they do not expose the employee to the risk of injury.

(4) Tongue rings that are visible or interfere with speech are not allowed.

(5) Ear spools or ear plugs will not be worn while on duty.

(d) Tattoos/other

(1) Visible tattoos will be in good taste.

(2) No other visible body modifications (branding, scarification, etc.) shall be allowed.