Department-issued rain wear for Deputy Sheriff and corrections officer personnel shall be yellow and consist of a jacket and a pair of pants. The rain jacket shall be imprinted with the word "SHERIFF" on the back, a replica of the Sheriff’s Shoulder Patch on both sleeves, and a replica of the Sheriff's badge on the left breast area.
Rain Jacket
The rain jacket shall be a short-style jacket, made of coated nylon, yellow in color, black Tricot foam lining in collar, snaps on collar to attach hood, storm flap, side openings with a hook and loop closure, vented back, and take-up snaps on sleeves.
Rain Pants
The rain pants shall be of similar construction, take-up snaps on waist, elastic back, and slash openings on both sides for access to weapon and radio.
Optional Rain Wear
The following items are authorized as optional rain wear for Deputy Sheriff and corrections officer personnel:
The short cape-style raincoat shall be made of dull-finish yellow rubber on white denim, single breasted with three-piece body, short cape and full blue corduroy collar. Length is to extend below the top of knee-length rubber boots;
The long raincoat shall be made of high visibility safety yellow, with a lay-down collar and snap-front opening;
The two-piece rain suit shall be made of high visibility safety yellow nylon with a lay-down collar and snap-front opening; and
The rain hat/cap protector shall fit over the helmet, hat or bare head, at the option of the wearer, with snaps to attach to the rain jacket.
Wearing Rain Wear
Members may wear the prescribed rain wear as weather conditions warrant.
Storing Rain Wear
Department-issued rain wear shall be stored at the employee's place of assignment, where it shall be immediately available for use.
Civilian Uniform Rain Wear (optional)
Uniformed civilian personnel may wear non-Department issued rain wear as duties require, when authorized by the Unit Commander. The recommended color of rain clothing worn by civilian personnel shall be international orange.