3-03/220.00 - Flashlights



The flashlight carried on duty shall not weigh more than 40 ounces, and shall not be more than 14 inches in length.  The flashlight used shall be of good commercial quality and construction and shall be regularly inspected by its owner for proper working condition.

NOTE:  This provision shall not apply to personnel permanently assigned to Custody Operations Division, Correctional Services Division, or Court Services Division.  Personnel assigned to Custody Operations Division, Correctional Services Division, or Court Services Division (or Department personnel working a temporary assignment in a custodial facility within one of these divisions) shall consult that Division’s manual or other unit-level order for further restrictions on permitted flashlights.