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50.1 UNIFORM & GROOMING STANDARDS Page 1 of 8 EDGEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER # 50.1 UNIFORM, PERSONAL APPEARANCE, AND GROOMING STANDARDS Revision Date: March 23, 2023 The purpose of this General Order is to establish official department appearance, grooming, and uniform standards for uniformed and non -uniformed members. The appearance and grooming of department members can be perceived by the public as a direct reflecti on of professionalism and the status of the department. This order consists of the following numbered sections: I. PROCEDURES II. UNIFORMED SWORN III. NON -UNIFORMED SWORN IV. CIVILIAN V. APPEARANCE GUIDELINES VI. DIAGRAM I. PROCEDURES A. Uniform Issue Members shall be issued uniforms and equipment required for their job position according to the list maintained by the Supply Custodian . 1. Newly -hired, promoted members or members needing to exchange equipment shall report to the Supply Custodian to obtain and sign for the issue of uniforms and equipment. 2. The member is responsible for requesting replacement of worn or damaged uniforms and equipment. 3. In an effort to properly identify all sworn members of the agency, each sworn employee shall be issued a name plate , which shall be prominently displayed centered above the right pocket (member perspective) while wearing the Class A , Class B , or Class C uniform . If the member is wearing the Patrolling Uniform, a name patch will be readily visible . B. Headgear 1. Members issued a dress cap style hat may wear it during formal ceremonies while in a Class A uniform. 2. Agency issued baseball style hats may be worn while in uniform. Baseball style hats shall not be worn with the Class A uniform and never during any formal ceremony. C. Badge 50.1 UNIFORM & GROOMING STANDARDS Page 2 of 8 1. The badge shall be worn on the left side of the uniform shirt, above the pocket (Class A , B, & C). When an outer garment such as a jacket , raincoat , or traffic vest is worn, and the garment is equipped with a reinforced strap for wearing a badge, the badge may be worn on the outer garment. A soft badge may be stitched on the outer garment in lieu of the traditional badge. A department badge must be visible when taki ng law enforcement action. 2. Officers shall wear silver -toned badges. Sergeants and above shall wear gold -toned badges. II. UNIFORMED SWORN A. Class “A” Uniform for Sworn/Certified Members: The Class “A” uniform shall consist of the standard long -sleeve uniform shirt, standard uniform trousers, and standard uniform tie (black) with the issued tie tack. The standard uniform hat with hat badge will be worn for formal occasions or when designated by the Chief of Police. Black polished boots or Corfam shoes shall be worn . All insignia, including collar brass , shall be properly affixed as prescribed. 1. Members shall display collar insignia designated as “ EPD” on the both collar s one inch (1") below and parallel to the top seam and one -half inch (1/2") to the rear of the front seam. 2. The standard uniform tie tack shall be centered on the tie and in line with the buttons on the p ocket epaulets. 3. Members are authorized to wear certain specialty pins on their uniform that denote extra training or responsibilities within the department. These pins shall be worn centered above the name plate. The following pins are authorized: a. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) b. Field Training Officer (FTO) c. Peer Support Officer (PSO) d. Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) e. Flag of the United States of America f. Insignia from any U.S. branch of the military g. Any other pin approved by the Chief of Police 4. Departme nt awards and those awards issued by other law enforcement agencies may be worn on the left breast pocket flap, centered with the top edge parallel to and 3/16 of an inch below the top edge of the pocket. 5. Agency insignia shall be silver for members below the rank of sergeant and gold for members the rank of sergeant and above. 6. Longevity Insignia (Hash Mark) : a. One (1) hash mark for every four (4) total full -time years of service in law enf orcement . Any break in employment shall not establish a new date computing longevity. 50.1 UNIFORM & GROOMING STANDARDS Page 3 of 8 b. Longevity insignia shall be embroidered on the left sleeve of the Class “A” uniform shirt one quarter inch (1/4") right side to touch sleeve crease and angles toward seam back to cuff. Insignia colors shall be gold . B. Class “B” Uniform: The Class “B” uniform shall consist of the standard long - sleeve uniform shirt, standard uniform trousers, without the standard uniform tie. 1. Members shall display collar insignia designated as “ EPD” on the both collar s one inch (1") below and parallel to the top seam and one -