PURPOSE OF ORDER
The purpose of this order is to establish appearance and dress standards for sworn Bureau personnel.
SCOPE OF ORDER
This order applies to all sworn Bureau personnel.
ORDER
To establish a highly recognizable uniform standard specific to OSS Bureau, the only authorized uniforms for sworn personnel assigned or on-loan to this Bureau are the following:
OSS - Gang Detectives:
Bureau Detectives shall wear the Department-approved green raid jacket (''5.11" Tactical Series) embroidered on the right breast with their last name, “O.S.S.,” and the OSS Bureau crest (in descending order). The Bureau pin (w/ the Bureau's crest) may be worn on the right collar. Supervisors shall wear a black pinned-on rank identifier on the left collar. Detectives shall wear dark blue denim jeans ("Levi's", 5 series), a solid black T-shirt, and solid black boots.
If wearing business attire, the green raid jacket or suit jacket/sport coat may be worn over a shirt and tie. The raid jacket shall not be worn with a Class "A" or "B" uniform.
Regular body armor and a Sam Browne or Sally Browne gun belt shall be worn in the field. If a detective chooses to wear an outer green ballistic vest carrier, it shall be worn over the green raid jacket or the Class "B" uniform shirt. A tactical drop holster may be worn with an outer ballistic vest.
Gang Surveillance Unit (GSU)
GSU detectives operating in a plain clothes capacity shall wear plain clothes. GSU "take-down" deputies shall wear either a Class "A" or "B" uniform.
OSS - Scent Dog Detail Handler(s):
Scent Dog Detail handler(s) shall wear the Class "B" uniform with 5.11 pants and solid black boots.
Parole Compliance Teams (PCT):
See PCT Unit Order 13-02 (attached)
No change upon reorganization from Community Policing Division/COPS Bureau to Detective Division/OSS Bureau.
Tactical Operations:
During tactical operations, Bureau sworn personnel are authorized to wear either the designated green raid jacket and blue jean pants or the Class "B" uniform with 5.11 pants and black boots. All sworn personnel participating in the same search operation shall be consistent and wear the same uniform for the specific operation and/or deployment, with the exception of Scent Dog Details deputies and PCT members assisting Bureau detectives.
During tactical operations, Bureau sworn personnel are authorized to wear either the designated green raid jacket with blue denim jeans, or the Class "B" uniform with 5.11 pants and solid black boots. All sworn personnel participating in the same search operation shall dress consistently in the same uniform for that specific operation or deployment, except for Scent Dog Detail handlers and PCT members assisting Bureau detectives.
Surveillance Operations:
During surveillance operations, personnel may wear attire appropriate for officer safety and to avoid compromising the operation.
Court Appearance:
Sworn personnel shall wear either a Class "A" uniform or appropriate business attire for court appearances and public presentations. The raid jacket shall not be worn with business attire during court appearances.
Professional Staff:
Professional staff shall always dress in professional attire, as outlined in the Manual of Policy and Procedures, section 3-01/050.80 GROOMING AND DRESS
Tattoos and Body Art
All personnel are prohibited from exhibiting any tattoo, branding, or other form of body art visible to others.