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.
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.