The Sheriff has established a Uniform and Safety Equipment Committee to formulate standards and approve proposed changes for official uniforms, safety equipment, and identification items. The Sheriff has the final authority on matters pertaining to uniform and safety equipment items. The committee is comprised of the following members:
Voting Members
One representative from each division, as selected by the respective division chief or division director. A commander from the Personnel Command, or a commander from another division, as designated by the assistant sheriff over Countywide Operations, shall serve as the chairman of the committee;
One representative from ALADS, who shall serve in accordance with the Memoranda of Understanding for Peace Officers;
One representative from PPOA, who shall serve in accordance with the Memoranda of Understanding for Supervisory Peace Officers; and
One female representative, selected by female command-level personnel, who will represent the Department at-large.
Advisory Members
The chairman of the Uniform and Safety Equipment Committee may appoint advisory members as needed. The following members shall always be included:
The captain of Training Bureau; and
The captain or director of Personnel Administration Bureau.