3-110 - Uniforms

1. Uniform standards:

1. Uniforms shall be kept neat, clean and pressed.
2. Uniforms with holes, tears, or showing obvious signs of wear or repair shall not be worn. Uniforms shall not be patched.
3. The long-sleeve uniform shirt shall be worn with either the authorized uniform tie or authorized mock neck shirt.
4. If an undershirt is worn, it shall not be visible or must be a plain, white tee-shirt.
5. Leather and metal-wear shall be polished. Cracked, worn-out leather shall be replaced.
6. Authorized MPD uniforms shall not be altered in any way to change their general appearance or function.
7. The only attachments to be worn on the uniform shirt are:

• Rank and service insignia
• Badge
• Name plate
• Authorized MPD patch on each sleeve
• Award bars
• MPD-approved pins (e.g. American flag, SWAT pin)

8. The uniform may be worn to and from the member’s residence and for incidental errands en route.
9. No uniformed member, while on-duty may carry an umbrella, cane or similar object.
10. Test-wear items approved by the Uniform Committee may be worn for testing purposes.
11. Members shall be responsible for the maintenance, care and replacement of their respective uniforms.
12. Uniformed members shall maintain a serviceable uniform regardless of their assignment.

2. Sworn members assigned to patrol duties shall wear the appropriate authorized MPD uniform unless exempted in writing by the Chief of Police.

Definitions

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