K-0200 General Appearance - All Members.pdf

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures TITLE: GENERAL APPEARANCE-ALL MEMBERS NO: K-0200 APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner EFFECTIVE: 08/01/1990 REVIEWED: 08/20/2025 REVISED: 08/20/2025 UPDATED: 08/20/2025 K-200-1 POLICY Members of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office are reminded they are highly visible representatives of the County and the Sheriff’s Office. In their dress and grooming they must endeavor to present a neat, well-groomed appearance that inspires confidence in the public that services will be performed in a competent and impartial manner. The following regulations are general standards that apply to all members whether in uniform or not with the possible exception of undercover personnel. DIRECTIVE 1: For purposes of this policy, Deputy Sheriffs, Detentions Deputies, Deputy Coroners, and Park Rangers will conform to the sworn officer requirements. MALE PERSONNEL (Uniformed, Non-Uniformed, Civilian) HAIR • Must be clean an