3-119 - Name Tags and Name Tag Attachments

Policy

1. Citizens are entitled to know the identity of sworn MPD employees (with very limited exceptions, i.e., in-progress undercover operations). To assist them in obtaining this public information, all employees shall wear a nametag.

2. Metal nametags shall be of engraved gold and the name shall be inked to assist in legibility and ease of reading. Nametags are lacquered upon delivery and need no additional polishing to maintain them. Nametags that show wear or no longer have the officer’s name in ink shall be replaced.
3. The nametag shall be affixed to the outermost garment and shall be in plain view.
4. The nametag shall have the employee’s first name or initials and last name.
5. The nametag shall be worn with the bottom of the nametag ¼” above the upper pocket seam, or on indicators, and centered over the right hand jacket or shirt pocket. In the case of a sweater, the nametag shall be worn on the name tag tab.
6. An employee may have one nametag attachment on the bottom of the nametag. The attachment represents either current unit assignment (precinct number, etc.) or qualified service specialty (SWAT, Canine, EMT, etc.)
7. No MPD uniform garment shall have name tape affixed.

• Special Weapons and Tactics Team: A specialized police unit trained and equipped to handle high-risk situations beyond the scope of regular patrol, such as armed barricades, hostage rescues, and high-risk warrant service.
• Undercover Operation: Undercover operations use plainclothes officers to perform covert activities in criminal investigations, to gather evidence against individuals or groups engaged in criminal activity.