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Borough of Gibbsboro, NJ
Camden County
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All members shall maintain regulation uniforms as prescribed by the Mayor and Borough Council.
Normally, members will wear the duty uniform on a tour of duty. However, commanding officers may prescribe other clothing as required by the nature of the duty which a particular member is assigned. Employees will wear and maintain an employee uniform when so directed by the Chief of Police.
A member, when in uniform, shall wear the regulation badge on the outside of the outermost garment over the left breast and always in sight. When not in uniform or off duty, he shall carry his badge in his pocket.
Uniforms shall be made of the material and style prescribed in Police Department orders, and such style shall not be altered or changed in any manner whatsoever unless authorized by the Mayor and Borough Council.
A. 
While on duty, except when assigned to office duties, members who are required to wear the specified uniform shall always carry as full equipment the following:
(1) 
Badge.
(2) 
Police Department identification card.
(3) 
Weapon and ammunition (Department-issued or -approved).
(4) 
Handcuffs and keys.
(5) 
Flashlight, as necessary.
(6) 
Nightsticks.
(7) 
Summons book.
(8) 
Warning book.
B. 
A member shall also carry specially issued equipment and forms necessary for performing his duties.
A. 
While on duty, members who are required to wear civilian clothes shall carry as full equipment the following:
(1) 
Badge.
(2) 
Weapons and ammunition approved by the Chief of Police.
(3) 
Handcuffs and keys.
(4) 
Police Department identification card.
B. 
The exception to the above may be when the members are assigned to station office duties.
When off duty, each member will carry or have in his immediate possession his badge and/or an approved identification card. This rule shall not apply when members are engaged in sports and activities of such a nature as to make it impractical.
Male members and employees permitted to wear civilian clothing during a tour of duty shall present themselves in neat and clean attire at all times. Commanding officers may prescribe other types of clothing when necessary to meet a particular police objective. Female members and employees permitted to wear civilian clothing shall conform to standards normally worn by office personnel in private businesses unless otherwise directed.
All equipment must be clean, in good working order and conform to Department specifications.
Any claims for damage to clothing, equipment and personal belongings caused by performance of duty shall be made in accordance with current Borough ordinances.
Every member and employee of the Department, while on duty, must at all times be neat and clean in person, his clothes clean and pressed and his uniform in conformity with the rules and regulations. He shall, as often as necessary, examine and clean his equipment and keep it always in good, serviceable condition.