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Policy 607Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/05/23, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Grooming - 1Grooming 607.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to ensure incarcerated person grooming standards are based on legitimate government interests. 607.2 POLICY It is the policy of this facility to allow incarcerated persons choice in personal grooming, except when a valid government interest justifies that grooming standards be established. The Jail Administrator or the authorized designee shall establish incarcerated person grooming standards specific to classification, work status, facility safety and security, or health and hygiene. Any established standards should not unreasonably interfere with religious observances. Grooming standards should be identified in the incarcerated person handbook. 607.3 HAIRCUTS Incarcerated persons will be provided haircuts and hair-cutting tools subject to established facility rules. If hair length, style, or condition presents a security or sanitation concern, haircuts may be mandatory. Incarcerated persons who significantly alter their appearance may be required to submit to additional booking photos. Incarcerated persons shall not cut names, numbers, or other designs into their hair. Incarcerated persons shall not manipulate their hair into any style, including but not limited to braids, ponytails, cornrows, or twists, that could facilitate the concealment and movement of contraband and weapons and shall undo such styles as necessary and as directed by staff to facilitate searches for contraband. 607.3.1 HAIR CARE SERVICES The Jail Administrator or the authorized designee shall establish written procedures for incarcerated person hair care services (15 CCR 1267(a)). The procedures will include schedules for hair care services and allow rescheduling for conflicts, such as court appearances. Incarcerated persons shall generally be permitted to receive hair care services once per month after being in custody for at least 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair care services if an incarcerated person appears to be a danger to themself or others or to the safety and security of the facility. 607.4 SHAVING Incarcerated persons may shave daily. Long beards may allow persons to conceal weapons or contraband. Incarcerated persons may be required to trim facial hair if it poses a security or safety risk. Incarcerated persons may be required to submit a new booking photograph if their appearance is significantly altered due to facial hair. Incarcerated persons with facial hair who work around food shall wear appropriate facial coverings. Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Grooming Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/05/23, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Grooming - 2An incarcerated person may be denied access to razors if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others, or if such access may jeopardize the safety and security of the facility. Incarcerated persons may be restricted from significantly altering their appearance for reasons of identification in court (15 CCR 1267(b)). 607.5 NAILS Nail clippers can be purchased through commissary Incarcerated persons with long nails may be required to trim their nails if there is a security concern and the person is admitted to general population. 607.6 GROOMING EQUIPMENT Grooming equipment is to be inventoried and inspected by the staff at the beginning of each shift and prior to being issued to incarcerated persons. Staff shall ensure all equipment is returned by the end of the shift and is not damaged or missing parts. Grooming equipment will be disinfected before and after each use by the methods approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of (16 CCR 979; 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c)). Cleaning methods include: •Removing foreign matter. •Cleaning tools with soap or detergent and water. •Immersing non-electrical equipment in disinfectant. •Spraying electrical equipment with disinfectant. •Storing cleaned equipment in clear, covered containers that are labeled as such. Disinfectant solution shall be changed at least once per week or whenever the solution is cloudy or dirty. Solution will be stored in covered containers with labeled instructions for its use and the Environmental Protection Agency registration number. 607.7 PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Incarcerated persons are expected to maintain their hygiene using approved personal care items. No incarcerated person will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared (15 CCR 1265 et seq.).