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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING POLICY NO. 41.3.5
"GROOMING AND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS" TO THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
POLICIES, PROCEDURES & RULES MANUAL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby
approves and adopts Policy No. 41.3.5 "Grooming and Uniform Requirements and
Specifications" to the Fayetteville Police Department's Policies, Procedures & Rules
Manual. A copy of the Policy, marked Exhibit "A," is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED
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FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES
Effective Date
Number
41.3.5
Subject
GROOMING AND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Reference
Special Instructions
Distribution
All Personnel
Reevaluation Date
1 Year
No.Pages
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I. PURPOSE
The individual officer and the department are often judged by the
public depending upon the personal appearance of the uniformed
officers in particular and all employees in general. Maintaining a
professional appearance is critically important to fostering public
trust and confidence in law enforcement. The purpose of this
policy is to provide grooming and uniform standard guidelines for
employees of this department, which will reflect a high standard of
professionalism to the public.
II. POLICY
Members of the Fayetteville Police Department shall be neat and
clean at all times while on duty. All sworn personnel shall comply
with the following grooming and uniform standards unless excluded
by the Police Chief due to special assignments. No member of the
department shall wear his uniform or any part of his uniform while
he is under suspension. For current uniform specifications refer
to the Uniform Regulations Book maintained in the shift
Lieutenant's office and the Quartermaster's office.
III. PROCEDURES
All sworn personnel of the Fayetteville Police Department are
subject to uniform inspections on a daily basis by the Chief of
Police or his designee. Uniformed personnel are to keep their
uniform neat, clean and free from defects. A11 authorized uniform
items referred to in this policy and in the Uniform Regulations
Book are supplied and issued by the Fayetteville Police Department
(41.3.5) Page 1
Quartermaster except for uniform pens, uniform pencils, and the
Extreme Cold Weather Cap. [Calea 22.2.5, and Calea 41.3.4] If
specified as a department replacement, defective items shall be
replaced through the quartermaster. Non -uniformed personnel are
subject to the same standards and inspections as uniformed
personnel. Officers replacing items through the quartermaster must
submit a "Uniform and Equipment replacement form" signed by their
supervisor. Failure to maintain appearance standards will be noted
on your annual evaluation. Repeated failure to maintain proper
appearance standards could lead to -disciplinary action.
IV. GROOMING
1. Hair
The Chief of Police retains the right to approve or disapprove of
any hairstyle, which may cause an unfavorable reflection(s) upon
the department.
a. Male Officers - Hair shall be neat, clean, trimmed, and shall
present a groomed appearance. Hair will not cover any part of the
ears or the collar except the closely cut hair on the back of the
neck. Hair in front will be groomed so that it does not fall below
the band of properly worn headgear. In no case will the bulk or
length of the hair interfere with the proper wear of any authorized
headgear.
b. Female Officers - Hair shall be worn in a fashion not to
create the risk of injury to themselves. Hair must not hang loose
on the collar and must be able to wear authorized headgear
properly.
2. Sideburns
If a member chooses to wear sideburns, they will be neatly trimmed
and tapered in the same manner as his haircut. Sideburns will not
extend below the lowest part of the ear, will be of even width (not
flared), and will end with a clean-shaven horizontal line.
3. Mustaches
A short and neatly trimmed mustached may be worn, but shall not
extend over the top of the upper lip or beyond the corners of the
mouth, and shall not protrude more than one-half inch from the skin
surface of the face.
4. Beards and Goatees
The face will be clean-shaven other than the wearing of the
acceptable mustache or sideburns. Beards and goatees are
(41.3.5) Page 2
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prohibited. Only the Chief of Police may approve the wearing of
beards or goatees.
5. Wigs
Wigs or hairpieces will not be worn on duty except for cosmetic
reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration. If a
wig or hairpiece is worn, it will conform to department grooming
standards.
6. Jewelry
A. Male - Uniformed officers may wear watches and wedding bands.
Medical alert bracelets may be worn with the approval of the Chief
of Police. At no time while on duty will officers be permitted to
wear earrings or other ornaments attached to body.
B. Female - Uniformed officers may wear watches, wedding bands
and post earrings which do not protrude from the ear lobe more than
1/4 inch. If the earrings are worn, the employee will wear one
earring in each ear lobe.
7. Tattoos
Tattoos and brands above the collarbone and below the wrists are
prohibited. Officers in uniform and non-uniform assignments are
prohibited from displaying any tattoo, brand or intentional scarring
while on -duty or while representing the Department in any other
manner.
A. Any current officer in a uniformed assignment with an existing
tattoo or brand that is visible while wearing the alternate
summer uniform or a short -sleeved shirt shall have the
following options:
(1) Wear the standard uniform with a long-sleeved shirt,
(2) Cover the tattoo or brand with a skin -tone patch. A skin -
tone patch shall not be an option to cover a tattoo or
brand on the officer's leg(s).
(3) Have the tattoo or brand removed at the officer's
expense.
B. Officers in non -uniformed assignment shall have the following
options to cover any visible tattoo or brand:
(1) Cover with appropriate clothing,
(2) Cover the tattoo or brand with a skin -tone patch. A skin -
tone patch shall not be an option to cover a tattoo or
brand on the officer's leg(s).
(3) Have the tattoo or brand removed at the officer's
expense.
(41.3.5) Page 3
C. When deemed operationally necessary, officers in undercover
assignments may display tattoos or brands with the approval of
the Chief of Police.
8. Body Piercing
Body piercing of the face, head, and mouth not only detracts from a
professional appearance, but also poses a serious risk and
potential for injury in a confrontational situation, and shall not
be worn by any officer of the Department when representing the
Department.
A. With the exception of pierced ears, body piercing of the
face, head, and mouth detracts from a professional
appearance and is not authorized for wear by any
personnel when representing the department.
B. Any body piercing, which is not concealed by the authorized
uniform or plainclothes, is prohibited for wear by any
personnel when representing the department.
C. When deemed operationally necessary, officers in undercover
assignments may display body piercing with the approval of the
Chief of Police.
9. Dental Ornamentation
Officers shall not have dental ornamentation. The use of gold,
platinum, silver or other veneer caps for the purposes of
ornamentation is prohibited. Teeth, whether natural, capped or
veneered shall not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials,
etc.
V. UNIFORMS
Officers will be required to wear a uniform as authorized by the
Chief of Police. Uniform specifications will be listed in a
Uniform Regulations Book maintained in the shift Lieutenant's
office as well as the Quartermaster's office.
Class "A" uniforms will be the department issued dark navy color
long sleeve shirt and pants without cargo pockets. Class "A"
uniforms will be worn with department issued badge, name tag,
collar brass, whistle chain, two pens/pencils, tie, leather gear,
duty boots or shoes and duty hat when directed by the Chief of
Police. The whistle chain will be attached to the right shoulder
epaulet button with the whistle (optional) stored inside the'right
shirt pocket. Class "A" uniforms are authorized for day to day
patrol activities and special occasions such as ceremonies,
funeral, special events or any other event authorized by the Chief
(41.3.5) Page 4
of Police. Each officer assigned to uniform patrol will be issued
three class "A" long sleeve shirts and three class "A" dress pants.
Officers not currently assigned to patrol will be issued one class
"A" long sleeve shirt and one class "A" dress pant.
Class "B" uniforms will be the department issued dark navy color
long, or short, sleeve shirt and pants with, or without, cargo
pockets. Class "B" uniforms will be worn with department issued
badge, name tag, collar brass, whistle chain (optional), two
pens/pencils, leather or web -gear duty belt, duty boots or shoes
and duty hat or stocking cap (optional). A black crew neck type t -
shirt will be worn underneath all short sleeve uniforms. A black
mock neck type shirt will be worn underneath all long sleeve
uniforms. Class "B" uniforms are authorized for day to day patrol
activities or any other event authorized by the Chief of Police.
Each officer assigned to uniform patrol will be issued three short
sleeve shirts and three cargo pants. Officers not currently
assigned to patrol will be issued one short sleeve shirt and one
cargo pant.
Class "C" uniforms will be the department issued navy color BDU
pant and long, or short, sleeve Fayetteville Police Department t -
shirt. Class "C" uniforms will be worn with department issued web
gear, duty boots and baseball cap (optional). Class "C" uniforms
are authorized for man hunts, K-9 call -outs, training involving
physical activity or during any other event authorized by the Chief
of Police. All officers will be issued one long sleeve t -shirt,
one short sleeve t -shirt, and one navy color BDU pant.
The Chief of Police will authorize special uniforms as necessary
(i.e. Administrative Personnel, Emergency Response Team, Honor
Guard, etc.).
1. Duty Belt
Officers will be issued a leather and web -gear duty belt with
matching accessories.
Items to be worn on the duty belt consist of holster with gun,
double magazine pouch with magazines, flashlight ring and
flashlight, portable radio holder with radio, handcuff case with
handcuffs, keepers, pepper spray holder with pepper spray, and
department supplied baton holder and baton. No sunglasses, keys,
knives, or any other gadgets will be worn on the belt unless
approved by the Chief of Police.
If authorized to wear the uniform on a "second" job, the COMPLETE
prescribed uniform for the time of year will be worn.
2. Authorized Hat
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A. Duty Hat: To be worn with the Class "A" uniform. Refer to the
uniform regulations book.
B . Baseball Cap: The baseball cap may be worn with the Class "C"
uniform, at the firing range, manhunts or when otherwise authorized
by the Chief of Police. Refer to the uniform regulations book.
C. Stocking Cap: To be worn in cold weather. Refer to the uniform
regulations book.
D . Extreme Cold Weather Cap: To be worn if outside for a long
period of time during extreme cold weather. At no time will this
cap be considered as part of the uniform and will ONLY be worn for
the period of time the officer is outside his unit. Refer to the
uniform regulations book.
E . Hat Badge: To be worn with the Duty Hat. Refer to the uniform
regulations book.
3. Patches
The Fayetteville Police Department patch, as designed by the
department, will be worn on the left and right shoulder of all
shirts one inch from the shoulder seam and centered on the sleeve.
Patches on coats will be one inch from the shoulder seam and
centered.
No other patch, insignia, or pin will be allowed except those
authorized by the Chief of Police.
4. Collar Emblems
Rank insignia shall be worn on both collars of Class "A" and Class
"B" uniforms. The insignia for the rank of lieutenants and above
will be worn on shirt collars perpendicular to the shoulder. The
insignia for the rank of sergeant and below will be worn with the
centerline of the insignia bisecting the points of the collar. All
non -ranking officers shall wear the F.P.D. emblem on the Class "A"
and Class "B" uniforms in a horizontal, centered position between
the tip of the collar and the neck opening. Refer to the uniform
regulations book.
Name Plate
The nameplate will be from Mid South Awards model # MBG38C with
clutch back and of bright gold style or an equal in style and
design. It will be 3/8 wide and 2.25 inches long. The font is
Times 3 line, all capital letters, and .175 inches tall. The
lettering will consist of the first name initial followed by a
period and then the officer's last name. It will be worn over the
right pocket approximately .25 inches above the pocket flap and
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centered with the button. The nameplate will be worn at all times
while in uniform unless otherwise authorized. See illustrations in
the Uniform Regulations Book.
6. Pen and Pencil
To coincide with other metal parts of the uniform, all officers
will carry pen or pencils, of which that part is exposed, will be
predominately gold in color. No more than two pens or pencils will
be exposed in the left pocket at one time. The pens will have
black ink and the pencil will be carried due to the inability of a
pen to write on a damp or wet piece of paper.
7. Tie
The tie will be worn with the Class "A" uniform. When ties are in
use, they will be worn on the outside of the shirt, not tucked in.
Refer to the Uniform Regulations Book.
8. Shirts and Trousers
Refer to Uniform Regulations Book.
9. T -Shirts
T-shirts are authorized for Class "B" and Class "C" uniforms only.
A black crew neck type t -shirt will be worn underneath the short
sleeve Class "B" uniform. A black mock neck type shirt will be
worn underneath the long sleeve Class "B" uniform. The F.P.D.
long, or short sleeve t -shirt will be worn with the Class "C"
uniform. Refer to the Uniform Regulations Book.
10. Winter Coat
Refer to Uniform Regulations Book.
11. Raingear
Refer to Uniform Regulations Book.
12. Footwear
The Chief of Police has authorized the following footwear for
patrol:
A. A plain toe Oxford, black.
B. A utility boot, black.
(41.3.5) Page 7
Authorized footwear will be kept clean and shined at all times
while on duty. Black or dark Blue socks are the required uniform
item. Footwear for specialized units such as Bike Patrol, E.R.T.,
and K-9 officers must be approved by the Chief of Police and will
not be worn during normal patrol duties. Refer to the uniform
regulations book.
13. Bullet Resistant Vests
Uniformed officers shall wear a bullet resistant vest at all times
unless specifically exempted by the Chief of Police. The vest will
be supplied by the department and replaced periodically. Refer to
the uniform regulations book. [Calea 41.3.5] Officers involved in
high-risk tactical details shall also be required to wear a bullet
resistant vest. [Calea 41.3.6]
14. Weapons and Ammunition
The Chief of Police will designate the ammunition and weapons
carried. No other ammunition or weapon will be carried except when
approved by a supervisor for special circumstances and ONLY for
that particular situation.[Calea 1.3.9 a. and b.]
A. Department -issued Weapons and Ammunition:
1. Uniformed officers will carry the department -issued weapon
only. The authorized weapons utilized by the department include:
(a) Glock model 35 .40 caliber semi automatic pistol
(b) Glock model 23-C .40 caliber semi automatic pistol
(c) Remington 11-87 12 gauge shotgun
(d) AR -15 .223 caliber semi automatic rifle
(e) MP5 9mm sub -machine gun
(f) Remington model 700 LTR .308 caliber rifle
(g) Smith and Wesson model 342 .38 caliber revolver
(h) 40 mm for ERT use
2. Detectives will carry only the department -issued weapon while
on duty. Personal weapons must have the written approval of the
Chief of Police prior to being carried as a duty weapon or as a
supplemental duty weapon.
3. Ammunition will be department -issued as approved by the Chief
of Police. Authorized ammunition utilized by this department
include:
(a) Duty sidearm ammunition - 180 grain jacketed hollow point
(b) Training sidearm ammunition - 180 grain full metal jacket
(c) Shotgun ammunition - "00" buckshot, 1 ounce rifled slug
(d) AR -15 ammunition - 55 grain full metal jacket, 62 grain
boat tail hollow point match
(e) MP5 duty ammunition - 9mm 124 grain+p bonded jacketed
hollow point
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(f) MP5 training ammunition - 9mm 124 grain full metal jacket
(g) .308 rifle ammunition - 168 grain boat tail hollow point
match •
(h) .38 caliber ammunition - 125 grain+p bonded jacketed
hollow point
(i) 40 mm for ERT use
4. Uniformed officers and detectives of this department will
carry only department -issued shotguns and rifles.
(41.3.5) Page 9
Fayetteville Police Department
Uniform and Equipment Replacement Form
Officer: Badge #:
Date Form Completed: Received by Quartermaster:
Date Items Ordered: Vendor:
Date Items Receive from Vendor:
Item(s) to be replaced Size Quantity Reason for Replacement
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Signature of Lieutenant or higher is required before items can be replaced or ordered.
Lieutenants or Higher Signature: Date:
Date Item(s) replaced: Replaced by:
Greg Tabor
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Comments:
FAYETTEVILLE
INE CITY OF FAYIiIEYILLE ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Members of the City Council
FROM: Greg Tabor, Chief of Police
DATE: December 31, 2008
SUBJECT: Policy Amendment
Reconunendation: Council approve a resolution amending Fayetteville Police
Department Policy 41.3.5 "Grooming and Uniform Requirements and Specifications"
Background: The current Fayetteville Police Department Policies were approved by
council resolution #3-99 on January 5th, 1999. The department is currently in the process
of reviewing all policies and updating as necessary.
Discussion: The police department recently amended policy 41.3.5 to include guidelines
on personal appearance covering tattoos and other forms of body art. The amended policy
also included specifications on the new uniforms and equipment.
Budget Impact: None
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING POLICY NO. 41.3 5
"GROOMING AND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS" TO THE FAYE f1IiVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
POLICIES, PROCEDURES & RULES MANUAL.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby
approves and adopts Policy No. 41.3.5 "Grooming and Uniform Requirements and
Specifications" to the Fayetteville Police Department's Policies, Procedures & Rules
Manual. A copy of the Policy, marked Exhibit "A," is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST.
By: By:
LIONELD JORDON, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
Clarice Pearman - Res. 12-09
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Chief Tabor:
Attached is a copy of the resolution passed by City Council adopting Policy 41.3.5 of Policies, Procedures & Rules Manual.
Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good weekend.
Thanks.
Clarice
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