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3-202 - Required Equipment
3-204 - Riot Helmets and Helmet Bags

3-203 - Authorized Equipment and Specifications

Purpose

To provide specifications for several small pieces of equipment carried by members.

Policy

Flashlights

  1. Every sworn MPD member shall carry a flashlight while working in a Class ‘C’ uniform (P&P 3-114).
  1. The flashlight shall comply with the following requirements:
  1. Diameter not to exceed 1-1/2 inches.
  1. Black finish.
  2. Minimum of two cells or equivalent.
  3. Maximum of five cells or equivalent.

Knives

Members may carry a knife as a tool. The knife blade length shall not exceed 4 inches.

Traffic Whistle

If used, traffic whistles shall be of military or police design only.

Reflective Traffic Vests

All sworn MPD members shall wear reflective traffic vests when involved in traffic direction or control.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

3-202 - Required Equipment
3-204 - Riot Helmets and Helmet Bags

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