4-29-2024 Civilian & Light Duty Dress Codes PDF

Summary

This document outlines the civilian and light duty dress code policy for the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. It details acceptable and unacceptable clothing items for employees, specifying allowed and prohibited attire and accessories.

Full Transcript

**Good morning to all!** There have been several questions recently regarding proper civilian attire and authorized attire for commissioned staff on a light duty status. For that reason, we are sending out a briefing training on policy 1046.5 Civilian Attire, as well as guidelines from the new comm...

**Good morning to all!** There have been several questions recently regarding proper civilian attire and authorized attire for commissioned staff on a light duty status. For that reason, we are sending out a briefing training on policy 1046.5 Civilian Attire, as well as guidelines from the new commissioned uniform policy on authorized light duty attire. Please review these standards at briefing and ensure you are within policy. If you have questions or concerns, please pass those up through your chain of command so they can be addressed. The full version of the policy is available on the N: drive, as will this briefing. **1046.5** **CIVILIAN ATTIRE** Sheriff\'s Office employees shall wear clothing and accessories that are appropriate for their work setting. All personnel shall present a professional appearance reflecting the highest Sheriff\'s Office standards of personal appearance and hygiene. All supervisors will monitor their subordinate\'s compliance with this policy. They may challenge the condition or appropriateness of any attire worn and may direct personnel to bring his/her attire into compliance with this policy. Employees should ensure that clothing does not create a distraction or cause a safety hazard. Business Attire: a. **A)** All members shall wear clothing that fits properly, is clean and free of stains, wrinkle-free, not damaged or excessively worn, faded. Patched, or unkempt. **B)** Jeans/denim in good condition, i.e. not faded, ripped or frayed, may be worn any day when paired with an approved Sheriff's Office logo shirt in lieu of the below dress code standards. This includes dress down Fridays. **C)** The following items shall not be worn on duty: - Undershirt style T-shirts alone. T-shirts with advertisement of a business, gaming industry, slogan or message - Footwear: Beach-style footwear (i.e. flip flops), athletic shoes, tennis shoes, or gym shoes. All footwear will be kept in good repair. - Swimsuit, tube tops, halter-tops, strapless, open back, off the shoulder tops or spaghetti straps. All tops must cover the upper and middle torso at all times and shoulder straps must be 2" in width or greater. - Leisure wear: sleepwear or pajama style clothes, exercise attire, jogging suits, sweatpants, spandex, lycra, elastane, yoga, and /or other form fitting type pants. Leggings/jeggings may be worn under a dress or a tunic no shorter than mid-thigh. - See-through clothing of any kind. See through shirts must have a tank top or undershirt worn underneath. - Distasteful printed slogans, buttons or pins. - Dresses and skirts shorter than two (2) inches above the knee including slits. - Shorts and overalls of any kind. Calf-length Capri pants are acceptable. - Jewelry or non-natural colored hair that detracts from the professional appearance i.e. gauges, septum piercing and/or which could be safety hazard. - Sunglasses worn inside a Sheriff's Office facility at the member's workstation or worn on top of the head when not in use. - Exposed undergarments and excessive cleavage. - Pants, shirts, sweaters, jackets, hats or caps with an advertisement of a business, gaming industry, slogan or message. This does not include clothing manufactures trademark, trade name or Sheriff logo items. **D)** Authority to modify variations from this order are allowed at the discretion of Executive Staff when the member\'s assignment or current task is not conducive to the wearing of such clothing. **E)** No item of civilian attire may be worn on-duty that would adversely affect the reputation of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office or the morale of the members. **1046.5.1** **EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARDS** Division chief deputy's or above may allow exceptions to the standards established by this policy when necessary. Civilian members assigned to areas where garments are issued (smocks, cook outfits) may choose to wear sweatshirts, undershirts, tank tops or shirts with messages or advertisements, as long as these items are concealed by the issued outer garment. **Commissioned Personnel on Light Duty Status** Commissioned personnel on light duty status shall wear either the Training Uniform or follow the Washoe County Policy Manual policy 1046.5, Civilian Attire. **"Training" Uniform** **First Tactical/511** - Black polo shirt -- long sleeve or short sleeve authorized. - Embroidered Sheriff's Office "Colored" Badge -- left breast - Embroidered last name -- right breast. - If assigned to DSU embroidered "DSU" -- above name ¼". - All name embroidery shall be Madeira Poly Neon 40, Yellow \#1670 - AXON body camera must be worn when Deputy is in contact with the public and/or inmates within the Detention Facility (DSU) - Tan or Green trousers (cargo pocket) - Worn with a black belt -- leather or synthetic. - Washoe County Sheriff's Office-issued metal Sheriff's badge shall be worn on the beltline on the weapon side. - Duty weapon, spare magazine, and handcuffs must be worn (Taser 7 may additionally be worn) - Radio shall be worn if Deputy is in contact with the public and/or inmates within the Detention Facility - Footwear shall be selected by the respective Sergeant/Supervisor for each section. Footwear shall be moderate in appearance so as not to distract from the uniform. - Deputies participating in CET training or Instructors for the Sheriff's Office may wear coyote brown/tan boots while wearing the training uniform.

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