Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: SWAT TEAM UNIFORMS NO: K-475
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
July 15, 2009 08/30/2018 00/00/00 08/30/2018
SWAT team members possess and wear specific uniforms in order to ensure team uniformity and
present a professional appearance to the public. SWAT uniforms shall clearly identify SWAT
team members as law enforcement officers. It is recognized that certain tactical considerations or
conditions may require covert or stealth movement. The uniforms worn by SWAT personnel in
such situations may be modified as appropriate.
The Standard SWAT uniform shall consist of the following:
• Cap: baseball-style cap or boonie-style hat as authorized by the SWAT Commander.
• Shirt: 511 Brand TDU MultiCam 190 Ripstop (or similar manufacturer) long sleeve, shirt
with subdued SWAT shoulder patches, and a subdued U.S.