Policy Text
DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER
C-01: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
Effective Date: 4 May 22
Coordinator: Training Division
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING UNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE:
MEMBERS, RESERVE OFFICERS, UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES,
EMPLOYEES ................................................................................................................. 3
II. MEMBER APPEARANCE ............................................................................................ 5
III. MEMBER UNIFORMS ............................................................................................... 10
IV. RESERVE OFFICER UNIFORM .............................................................................. 15
V. POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE ......................... 15
VI. MEMBER UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 15
VII. UNIFORM ADORNMENTS ....................................................................................... 47
VIII. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND UNIFORMS .......................... 49
IX. VOLUNTEERS ............................................................................................................. 60
DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER
C-01: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
Effective Date: 4 May 22
Coordinator: Training Division
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Revision
Number Revision Date Reference Page
Number(s) Notes
1 Feb 2020 5-6, 13-14, 21-22 , 32-35,
46 • Pg. 5 – Tattoos, Incorporation of SO
9181
• Pg. 5-6 – Hairstyle conforming to
SB 188 ( Crown Act)
• Pg. 6 – Beards, Incorporation of SO
9189
• Pg. 13-14 – Authorization for Dual
Purpose / K9 Tac Vests; PRO Plate
Carriers
• Pg. 2 1-22 – New Utility Uniforms,
Incorporates SO 9201
• Pg. 3 2-33 – Dual Purpose Tac Vest
Specs
• Pg. 3 3-34 – K9 Tac Vest Specs
• Pg. 34 -35 – PRO Plate Carrier
Specs
• Pg. 4 6 – Prohibition on Adornments
• Pg. 54 – Communications Trousers;
5.11 Trousers A uthorized
This policy continues to use the old delineations where “member” refers to
Sworn members and “civilian” or “employee” refers to Professional Staff
members.
2 Sep/Nov 2020 5, 47, 48 -49, 52- 54 • Pg. 5 – PPE Instruction
• Pg. 47 – Employee Hairstyle
conforming to SB 188 ( Crown Act)
• Pg. 48-49 – Employee Casual Friday
section added
• Pg. 52 -54 – Criminalist, Latent
Print Examiner, and Forensic
Technician Uniforms
3 Oct 2021 11, 13, 15, 36-38 Ergonomic Outer Vest
4 May 2022 6 Beards, allowance and rules
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DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER
C-01: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
Effective Date: 4 May 22
Coordinator: Training Division
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UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this order is to set forth regulations and specifications regarding uniforms,
civilian clothing, and equipment for Police Department members, reserve officers and
employees.
I. GENERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING UNIFORMS AND
APPEARANCE: MEMBERS, RESERVE OFFICERS, UNIFORMED
EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEES
A. Members, reserve officers and uniformed employees shall wear only the
uniform specified for their particular rank or assignment.
B. The uniforms specified in this order must adhere to these specifications and
it is the responsibility of each member or employee to ensure vendor
compliance.
C. In the absence of special provisions, uniform specifications for police
officers shall be understood to apply equally to men and women, to all
members regardless of rank and to all reserve officers.
D. All uniforms shall fit properly and be maintained in a neat and clean
condition. Uniform items containing patches, mends or other obvious
repairs or which become worn or faded shall not be worn at any time.
E. Members and employees may wear their uniforms while traveling directly
to and from work. Members exercising this option shall wear a complete
uniform, including all required equipment, whenever they are exposed to
public view.
F. All off-duty members and employees in uniform shall comply fully with
applicable Departmental directives and are strictly prohibited from engaging
in any activity which would be inappropriate for on -duty personnel.
G. Personnel shall not wear civilian clothing with any distinguishable uniform
item unless approved for authorized Department training.
DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ORDER
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT C-01 Effective Date
4 May 22
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H. Non-regulation articles shall not be worn