Policy Text
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1024Garden Grove Police Department
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DepartmentUniform Regulations - 1Uniform Regulations
1024.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The uniform policy of the Garden Grove 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. Employees should also refer to the following associated policies:
•Department Owned and Personal Property
•Body Armor
•Personal Appearance Standards
The Garden Grove 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.
The Property and Evidence Unit supplies police personnel, whose job assignment requires the
wearing of a uniform, with uniforms and equipment as authorized by the Chief of Police. Personnel
must not use unauthorized equipment.
CLOTHING as used in this policy means that issued to sworn and civilian personnel, including
uniform shirts, trousers, jackets, helmets, etc. EQUIPMENT, as used in this policy, means that
issued to personnel, including badges, tie bars, name tags, whistles, etc.
UNIFORM
All personnel who do not wear a uniform on duty must maintain a complete field duty uniform at the
station, if their assignment has a uniform requirement. The complete field duty uniform (Class A
Uniform) includes leather and weapons as described in this policy. Uniforms for Records personnel
are described in Records Procedure Manual 4.1.1. Communications personnel uniforms are
described in Communications Manual Section III.
1024.2 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 (Penal
Code § 13655).
(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.
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DepartmentUniform Regulations - 2(e)All supervisors will perform periodic inspections of their personnel to ensure
conformance to these regulations. Employees directed to attend such inspections
shall report in the uniform prescribed carrying the equipment specified. Unauthorized
absence from such inspection is chargeable as "absence without leave."
(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.
(h)If the uniform is worn while in transit, an outer garment shall be worn over the uniform
shirt so as not to bring attention to the employee while he/she is off-duty.
(i)Employees are not to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages while wearing any part
of the department uniform, including the uniform pants.
(j)Mirrored sunglasses will not be worn with any Department uniform.
(k)Visible jewelry, other than those items listed below, shall not be worn with the uniform
unless specifically authorized by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.
1.Wristwatch
2.Wedding ring, class ring, or other ring of tasteful design. A maximum of one ring/
set may be worn on each hand
3.Medical alert bracelet
1024.2.1 REPLACEMENT
Uniforms and personal equipment are replaced by the department when they are worn out.
Uniforms and personal equipment (personal equipment includes tie bars, name tags, whistles,
and whistle chains) which are lost or damaged in the line of duty, or which are substandard due
to normal wear, are replaced by the department at no cost to the employee. Uniforms and/or
equipment damaged or lost due to negligence by the employee are replaced by the department
and the cost is paid by the employee.
1024.2.2 DEPARTMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION
The Department issues each employee an official department identification card bearing the
employee’s name, identifying information and photo likeness. All employees shall be in possession
of their department issued identification card at all times while on duty or when carrying a
concealed weapon.
(a)Whenever on duty or acting in an official capacity representing the department,
employees shall display their department issued identification in a courteous manner
to any person upon request and as soon as practical.
(b)Officers working specialized assignments may be excused from the possession and
display requirements when directed by their Bureau Commander.
1024.3 UNIFORM CLASSES
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DepartmentUniform Regulations - 31024.3.1 CLASS A UNIFORM
The Class A uniform is to be worn on special occasions such as funerals, graduations, ceremonies,
or as directed by the Chief of Police, Bureau or Unit Commander. The Class A uniform is required
for all sworn personnel. The Class A uniform