The Department approved Outer Duty Carrier is an optional piece of protective equipment that may be personally purchased and worn by security officers during the course of their normal duties. The Outer Duty Carrier shall only be worn with the Department approved Class A Uniform or Duty Uniform pursuant to policy and as directed by the Unit Commander.
Security Officers electing to wear the Outer Duty Carrier shall be properly fitted with the Department’s standard concealable protective vest prior to purchase of the properly sized carrier. When worn, the Outer Duty Carrier shall be properly secured to the wearer, minimizing slack to prevent officer safety issues or concerns.
Security Officers electing to wear the Outer Duty Carrier shall continue to present a professional appearance when representing the Department pursuant to MPP 3-01/050.80 – Grooming and Dress Standards.
During special events, the Unit Commander may designate that the Outer Duty Carrier may not be worn by participating personnel. In these circumstances, a concealed ballistic vest and carrier is recommended to be worn when the Outer Duty Carrier is not authorized.
Security Officers shall not carry their duty handgun on their Outer Duty Carrier. The duty handgun shall be carried in a manner consistent with MPP 3-03/280.00 – Holsters.
The ballistics resistance level of the panels inside the approved Outer Duty Carrier shall meet or exceed threat levels as defined by current Department standards.
The Outer Duty Carrier shall be in accordance with the following Department specifications:
Security Officers may only utilize an Outer Duty Carrier as specified by the Uniform and Equipment Coordinator and authorized by the Sheriff;
The Outer Duty Carrier shall utilize ballistic panels in accordance with standards established by the Uniform and Equipment Coordinator.
The Outer Duty Carrier shall be black in color;
The Outer Duty Carrier shall not contain any exposed plastic or metal;
A Department, yellow in color Class B cloth badge shall be adhered with hook and pile fastener on the front left of the Outer Duty Carrier, over the wearer’s heart;
A Department black in color Class B cloth name tape shall be adhered with hook and pile fastener on the right side of the Outer Duty Carrier. The name of the Department member shall be embroidered in yellow on the name tape and shall be a minimum of 1 X 5 inches;
A black in color rectangular patch with the words “SECURITY OFFICER” stacked, in yellow, is to be adhered to the Outer Duty Carrier with a hook and pile fastener on the front of the carrier, under the cloth name tape. It shall be a minimum of 2 X 4 inches, with each letter a minimum of ¾ inches in height;
A black in color rectangular patch with the wording “SECURITY OFFICER” lettering a minimum of 1 ½ inches in height, stacked with “LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT” lettering a minimum of ½ inches in height, in yellow, is to be adhered to the Outer Duty Carrier with hook and pile fastener on the outer portion of the rear carrier, centered below the lower portion of the neckline. The patch shall be a minimum of 3 X 10 inches;
The Outer Duty Carrier shall have pouches made of matching material as specified by the Uniform and Equipment Coordinator and include a rear drag handle beneath the collar on the inside of the carrier;
Only authorized Department patches are to be used and worn on the Outer Duty Carrier; and
The Outer Duty Carrier shall have a body worn camera insert to allow for proper mounting of the Department designated body worn camera.