3-03/030.15 - Exemptions From Wearing Uniforms



The following members are exempt from wearing a uniform during normal duty:

  • Sheriff;
  • Undersheriff;
  • Assistant Sheriff(s);
  • Division Chiefs;
  • Area Commanders;
  • Captains;
  • Unit Commanders;
  • Sworn members assigned to Detective Division; and
  • Members assigned to duty wherein the wearing of a uniform is impractical and where prior exemption has been granted.

Members may be excused from wearing certain items of uniform and safety equipment by the officer in charge of a detail when the removal of these items may protect the member from possible injury.