Members of this Department shall wear, at all times while on
duty, the uniform prescribed by the Chief of Police, unless otherwise
directed.
The Chief of Police shall establish the uniform of the day by
the promulgation of special orders to this effect:
A. The uniform shall be maintained in a neat, clean and serviceable
condition, and no part thereof shall be worn at any time in conjunction
with civilian clothing.
B. Black socks shall be worn in conjunction with the uniform of the
day.
C. A member of the Department may be excused from wearing black socks
with the uniform of the day if he has a physician's written statement
certifying that he should be permitted to wear white socks because
of a medical reason filed in his personal file.
Every member is personally responsible for the proper and authorized
use of his uniform and equipment.
No emblem, patch or ornament shall be worn unless authorized
by the Chief of Police.
If any member of the Department loses his shield, emblem, identification
card or any insignia of this Department, a report shall be filed immediately
via official channels to the Chief of Police.
Articles of clothing include but are not limited to all types
of uniforms and wearing apparel, except shoes, specialized or otherwise.
Articles of equipment include but are not limited to shield, cap device,
insignia of rank, departmental identification card, rules and procedures,
memorandum books and all inserts completed during that member's
service, firearms and any or all other specialized equipment.