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DETECTIVE DIVISION

FRAUD & CYBER CRIMES BUREAU

 

 

Bureau Order Number: 15-01

Subject: DETECTIVE UNIFORMS

Effective Date: May 15, 2001 Last Date Revised October 20, 2020
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2020 Next Review Date: October 20, 2021

 

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this order is to outline the policies regarding Fraud & Cyber Crime Bureau Detective uniforms. It is intended to ensure all members of this Bureau are in accordance with established Department Standards. The Department's Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP section 3-01/050.80 — Grooming and Dress Standards) will supersede this order in the event there is a discrepancy.

BACKGROUND

In recent years, Fraud & Cyber Crime Bureau member's uniform appearance has been a variety of both uniforms and business attire. This order is intended to unify and update this Bureau's uniform appearance.

SCOPE OF POLICY

This order is directed to all Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau personnel, specifically those involved with investigations and contact with the public.

ACCOUNTABILTY

All personnel involved will be held directly accountable for their appearance.

ORDER

A. Uniform requirements

Sworn personnel shall wear clothing most applicable to their job duties for the day. They may wear a uniform, bureau attire, or casual (soft) clothing. All Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau sworn personnel are required, to have readily available, a Class A uniform and business attire. Business attire for men is described as slacks, dress shirt, tie, and jacket. 

When business attire is worn, a suit jacket must be available and worn when conducting department business. 

Business attire for females is described as a dress, dress suit, skirt and blouse, pantsuit, or blouse and pants appropriate to a businesslike appearance. 

Class A uniform consist of a Class A pants, short or long sleeve shirt, A Class A long sleeve is the uniform of choice and personnel shall wear their respective Sam or Sally brown gun belt when out in public.

The green raid jacket shall only be worn over business attire (shirt and tie) during emergent roll outs from the office. The raid jacket shall not be worn with a Class A or B uniform.

Professional staff shall dress professional at all times.

B. Court appearance

When Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau personnel are called to give testimony in court or for any formal court proceeding (e.g. in camera hearings, motions, depositions at non-court locations etc.) appropriate business attire shall be worn at all times.

SPECIAL OPERATONS

Undercover operations - Personnel engaged in authorized undercover or surveillance operations shall wear attire most appropriate for the operation as directed by the supervisor.

Tactical operations, including warrant operations, a Class B uniform may be worn along with all other tactical gear. Tactical thigh holsters shall only be worn during tactical operations when accompanied by a tactical vest. Class B uniforms will consist of Class B uniform top and Class B pants or green tactical pants. Soft clothing is authorized at the discretion of the Investigating Officer for warrant operations. When soft clothing is worn, clearly identified Sheriff tactical vest and/or approved raid jacket must be utilized during warrant service.