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Policy 1024Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/11/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentUniform Regulations - 1Uniform Regulations 1024.1 POLICY The Santa Ana Police Department will provide uniforms for all employees who are required to wear them in the manner, quantity, and frequency agreed upon in the respective employee group's memorandum of understanding. The Department may provide other department members with uniforms at the direction of the Chief of Police. All uniforms and equipment issued to department members shall be returned to the Department upon termination or resignation. 1024.2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The uniform policy of the Santa Ana Police Department is established to ensure that uniformed personnel 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 Uniform and Equipment Specifications manual is maintained by the Central Distribution Center (CDC) and periodically updated by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. That manual should be consulted regarding authorized equipment and uniform specifications. The Santa Ana Police Department will provide uniforms to all employees required to wear them in the manner, quantity and frequency agreed upon in the respective employee group’s collective bargaining agreement. 1024.3 WEARING AND CONDITION OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT Police employees wear a 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 a serviceable uniform and the necessary equipment to perform uniformed field duty at all times. (c)Leather equipment shall be kept dyed and shined and shall be replaced when cracked or worn out. (d)Personnel shall only wear the uniform specified for their rank and assignment. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/11/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentUniform Regulations - 2(e)The uniform is to be worn in compliance with the specifications set forth in the department’s uniform specifications that are maintained by CDC, separately from this policy. (f)All supervisors will perform periodic inspections of their personnel to ensure conformance to these regulations. (g)Civilian attire shall not be worn in combination with any distinguishable part of the uniform. (h)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. (i)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. (j)Employees shall not purchase or drink alcoholic beverages while wearing any part of the department uniform, including uniform pants. (k)Mirrored sunglasses will not be worn with any Department uniform. (l)Visible jewelry, other than those items listed below, shall not be worn with the uniform unless specifically authorized by the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee. 1.Wrist watch 2.Wedding ring(s), class ring, or other ring(s) of tasteful design. A maximum of one ring/set may be worn on each hand 3.Medical alert bracelet 1024.3.1 DEPARTMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION AND DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS The Department issues each member an official department identification card bearing the member's name, full-face photograph, member identification number, member's signature, and signature of the Chief of Police or the official seal of the Department, and photo likeness. All members shall be in possession of their department-issued identification cards at all times while on-duty, carrying a concealed weapon, or in department facilities. (a)Whenever on duty or acting in an official capacity representing the Department, members shall display their department-issued identification in a courteous manner to any person upon request and as soon as practical. (b)Officers or other members working specialized assignments may be excused from the possession and display requirements when directed by their Bureau Commanders. (c)Department members operating City vehicles or equipment shall have a valid California Driver's License (CDL) in their possession. Additionally, Department members shall notify their supervisor when they are unable to operate a motor vehicle because they do not have a valid CDL or they are not in physical possession of their CDL. (d)Immediate supervisors should hold periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the CDL requirements in this policy. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Uniform Regulations Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/11/07, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentUniform Regulations - 31024.3.2 EQUIPMENT BELT (a)Sworn Personnel Equipment Belt Requirements 1.Holster - Shall be worn on the side for which it was designed and shall be plain black 2.Handcuff Case(s) - Regulation handcuffs shall be carried in the handcuff case. One double handcuff case or one additional single handcuff case with the appearance of issued cases may be worn at the member's option and expense 3.Magazine Pouch - Additional ammunition shall be carried in a magazine pouch 4.Pac-Set - The Department-issued Pac-Set