Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
1023 Delano PD Policy Manual
Uniform Regulations
1023.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The uniform policy of the Delano Police Department is established to ensure that uniformed
officers will be readily identifiable to the public through the proper use and wearing of
department uniforms. The following classes of uniforms are authorized for this department. These
specifications shall be adhered to and no deviations will be allowed. Employees should also refer
to the following associated policies:
Department Owned and Personal Property
Body Armor
Personal Appearance Standards
The Uniform and Equipment Specifications manual is maintained and periodically updated by
the Chief of Police or his/her designee. That manual should be consulted regarding authorized
equipment and uniform specifications.
The Delano Police Department will provide uniforms for all employees required to wear them in
the manner, quantity and frequency agreed upon in the respective employee group’s collective
bargaining agreement.
1023.2 WEARING AND CONDITION OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
Police employees wear the uniform to be identified as the law enforcement authority in society. The
uniform also serves an equally important purpose to identify the wearer as a source of assistance
in an emergency, crisis or other time of need.
(a) Uniform and equipment shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and shall be
ready at all times for immediate use. Uniforms shall be neat, clean, and appear
professionally pressed.
(b) All peace officers of this department shall possess and maintain at all times, a
serviceable uniform and the necessary equipment to perform uniformed field duty.
(c) Personnel shall wear only the uniform specified for their rank and assignment.
(d) The uniform is to be worn in compliance with the specifications set forth in the
department’s uniform specifications that are maintained separately from this policy.
(e) All supervisors will perform periodic inspections of their personnel to ensure
conformance to these regulations.
(f) Civilian attire shall not be worn in combination with any distinguishable part of the
uniform.
(g) Uniforms are only to be worn while on duty, while in transit to or from work, for court,
or at other official department functions or events.
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