Policy Text
Property Section
Chapter 1
UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, AND DRESS
1.1 POLICY:
1.2 ORGANIZATION:
Investigations Section, Criminal Investigation Division.
1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES:
for the issuance and replacement of uniforms and equipment.
1.4 PROCEDURES:
Regulations: The complete uniform shall be worn on duty at all times.
1.4.1 Operational
authorized by the Chief of Police.
1.4.1.1
sanctioned activities.
1.4.1.2
Only City issued uniform clothing will be worn.
1.4.1.2.1
1.4.1.2.2
specialized unit capacity.
1.4.1.2.3
police on it.
Once new equipment is issued, old equipment must be returned to the
1.4.1.2.4
quartermaster.
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Sneakers are prohibited unless specifically outlined for a specialized uniform.
1.4.1.2.5
1.4.1.2.6
Deviations from the above uniforms require the approval of the Chief of Police.
1.4.1.2.7
Uniform: The Class A (formal) uniform will be worn
1.4.2 Class A Uniform - Sworn Formal
designated by the Chief of Police.
Hat: Garrison cover
Shirt: Navy blue long sleeve with City of Miami patches on shoulders. Breast
badge worn on upper left side of shirt over pocket. Name tag or plate is
to be located over flap of right breast pocket.
Undershirt: White, short sleeve, V-neck shirt.
Police insignia tie bar for sergeants and above ranks.
Pants: Navy blue.
brass buckle, as appropriate.
black or navy blue socks will be worn.
Shoulder Patch, Breast Badge
Patent Leather Gun Belt
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1.4.2.1 Class B Uniform – Sworn Informal Uniform:
worn with the short sleeve shirt for all authorized uniform
or long sleeve shirt without a tie
assignments other than formal occasions.
Hat: Soft Police cap or garrison cover
Shirt: Navy blue short sleeve with City of Miami patches
or long sleeve shirt
on shoulders. Breast badge worn on upper left side of shirt over pocket.
Name tag or plate is to be located over flap of right breast pocket.
Undershirt: White, short sleeve, V-neck shirt, or black crewneck shirt.
Pants: Navy blue.
a black plastic clip buckle.
more than 1 1/2 inches high.
Class B Uniform
Nylon Web Gun Belt
Miami Police Patch, Breast Badge
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Uniform: The Class C (utility/training)
1.4.2.3 Class C Uniform – Training/Tactical
attending training unless otherwise exempt by the Training Commander. The only
exemption allowed for class “C” uniform, will be business attire.
Hat: Soft Police cap
upper left side of shirt over left pocket. Name tag sewn over right breast
pocket.
left breast and
“MIAMI POLICE” on the back in two lines.
on right rear pocket.
buckle.
Shoes: Black high top or mid top boots. Boots must be plain, without
ornamentation and shall be no more than 1 1/2 inches high.
Class C Uniform
Breast Badge, Shoulder Patch
Sewn Name Tag
Nylon Web Gun Belt
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1.4.2.4 Class D Uniform – Motorcycle Detail (B):
Hat: Authorized motor helmet or motor soft police cap (when not riding).
Shirt: White or navy blue short or long sleeve shirt adorned with buttons on
breast pockets, gig line, shoulder and sleeves. The motor wings insignia
is to be worn 1 ½ inches from the side of the collar. Breast badge worn
on upper left side of shirt over pocket. Name tag or plate is to be located
over flap of right breast pocket.
Undershirt: White, short sleeve, V-neck shirt.
Pants: Issued riding breeches.
brass buckle, as appropriate. In addition, a black cross strap over the
shoulder.
Shoes: Patent leather riding boots with patent leather puttees.
Class D Uniform
Breast Badge, Motor Wings,
Cross Strap
Patent Leather Riding Boots
with Puttees
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1.4.2.5 Class E Uniform – Motorcycle Detail (A):
Hat: Authorized motor helmet.