3-03/190.05 - General Purpose Coveralls (Optional)



The general purpose coveralls shall be a jumpsuit-type, and be made of dark green Kodel polyester and poplin.

The general purpose coveralls shall normally be worn with the standard helmet, standard leather equipment, service handgun, handcuffs, and baton unless circumstances dictate otherwise.  Unit Commanders may authorize wearing coveralls without leather items and attendant equipment.  Coveralls shall be worn with badge, name tag, regulation shoulder patches, and rank insignia.  Rank insignia must be worn on coveralls. Traditional stripes as described in section 3-03/290.00 may be worn on the sleeves, or optional yellow metal rank insignia may be worn on the tip of each collar. Rank insignia for personnel of the rank of Lieutenant or above shall be worn in accordance with the Class B shirt.  Refer to section 3-03/290.25.

A plaque affixed to the back of the coveralls below the neck seam with the word "SHERIFF" embroidered in gold thread letters at least three inches is also authorized.

Members may wear the general purpose coveralls during emergency situations such as natural disasters, searches or large-scale civil disturbances.

Members may also wear the general purpose coveralls on an individual basis in situations when the performance of their police duties would be enhanced (e.g., ready identification as a Deputy Sheriff) or when the coveralls would act as a protection for clothing.  In addition, coveralls may be worn during other police situations as directed by the Unit Commander.

Members operating Sheriff’s motorcycles are authorized to wear coveralls under the following conditions: While traveling to and from or actively involved in authorized motorcycle training sessions and during special operations conducted with the approval of the Department Motorcycle Sergeant.