A.
Members shall be neat, clean, well-groomed, clean
shaven and present a professional appearance at all times while on
duty.
B.
General regulations for personal grooming —
male and female.
(1)
Hair will be neatly trimmed, clean and combed or brushed
in such a manner that all Department headgear (emergency, protective
and uniform), of a size commensurate with the head size, may be worn.
(2)
The length, bulk or appearance of a member's hair
shall not be excessive, ragged, shabby, bushy, unkempt or neglected.
(3)
Male hair shall not be worn in braids, ponytails,
cornrows, or in a Mohawk style.
C.
Hair regulations — males.
(1)
Hair on the forehead shall be groomed so that it does
not fall within one inch of the eyebrows and will not extend below
the band of properly worn headgear.
(2)
Hair on the back and sides of the head shall be cut
in a tapered style so that the hair conforms with the general shape
of the head.
(3)
Hair will not extend over the shirt or coat collar
when the member is standing with the head in a normal posture, and
will not be grown to a length greater than one-half inch at the base
of the back of the head. Hair must be neatly tapered.
(4)
Sideburns may not extend below the lowest part of
the exterior opening of the ear, not flared, and shall be of even
width and ending with a clean-shaven horizontal line.
(5)
Hair may not cover any part of the ears nor shall
the hair (when normally combed) extend outward from the skull to a
depth greater than that measured by the outward protrusion of the
ears.
(6)
Members are prohibited from growing beards or facial
hair of any description unless authorized as part of their official
duties. Well-groomed mustaches are allowed.
D.
Hair regulations — females.
(1)
Hair may not be worn longer than the bottom of the
collar on the back of the head, and to the bottom of the earlobe on
the sides. The total length will not interfere with the normal wearing
of Departmental headgear.
(2)
A bun or twist will be permitted on the top or back
of the head, provided it is worn in a neat manner and does not interfere
with the wearing of Departmental headgear.
(3)
No ribbons or ornaments shall be worn in the hair
except for inconspicuous bobby pins or conservative barrettes which
blend with the hair color.
E.
Jewelry. Earrings, piercing studs, necklaces, and
other forms of jewelry which may cause injury, disgrace the Department's
public image, or otherwise interfere with enforcement actions shall
not be worn on duty.
F.
Cosmetics. Female members may wear cosmetics, provided
that they are natural-looking and match the natural skin color of
the individual. Fingernail polish, if worn, must be clear. The wearing
of false eyelashes, or excessive lipstick or mascara, is prohibited.
G.
Nonuniform attire — males. Male members of the
Department who are not required to wear a uniform on the job must
be neatly dressed in an appropriate shirt and tie with matching sport
coat or suit, and appropriate dress shoes and socks. Members must
be cleanly shaven and neatly groomed in accordance with the foregoing
regulations concerning personal grooming. When authorized, other forms
of nonuniform attire are acceptable for undercover and/or surreptitious
investigations.
H.
Nonuniform attire — females. Female members
of the Department who are not required to wear a uniform on the job
must be neatly dressed in an appropriate skirt, slacks and matching
blouse or an appropriate dress, and appropriate dress shoes. Members
must be neatly groomed in accordance with the foregoing regulations
regarding personal grooming. When authorized, other forms of nonuniform
attire are acceptable for undercover and/or surreptitious investigations.
I.
Tattoos. Members shall not tattoo exposed body areas
in any manner that will disgrace the Department's public image. "Disgrace
the Department's public image" shall mean any reasonable citizen would
be offended when viewing such a tattoo on the member.
