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3-101 - Personal Appearance Policy

3-101 - Personal Appearance Policy

  • Summary: Defines professional appearance expectations for all employees.
  • Dates Effective: 08-20-2015 to 12-31-2025
  • Revision Type: PRH Implementation
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(A-D)

The MPD has established a standard of uniform appearance for the safety of officers and to project a positive, professional image to the public.

Employees shall wear the appropriate clothing or uniform for their assignment, be well groomed and exhibit a professional appearance while performing their official duties. Clothing and grooming shall be appropriate for a business environment.

Clothing, uniforms and equipment will be selected and authorized taking into consideration safety, versatility, durability, compatibility, appearance and tradition. Only authorized clothing, uniforms and equipment shall be worn.

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.


Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
3-101 - Personal Appearance Policy 08-20-2015

PRH Implementation

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3-101 - Personal Appearance Policy 01-01-2026

PRH Implementation

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Revision Types and Descriptions

  • New: Policy had been added.
  • Combined: Two or more policies were merged.
  • Definitions Update: A glossary definition was updated.
  • Terms Update: A term, not necessarily tied to the glossary, was updated in the Manual.
  • Edited - Major: Significant content or procedural changes.
  • Edited - Minor: Small edits, clarifications, or formatting changes.
  • Renamed: Policy title changed.
  • Renumbered: Policy number was changed.
  • Split: Single policy was divided into multiple.
  • Eliminated: Policy was removed and is no longer in effect.
  • PRH Implementation: Edits for the Policy and Resource Hub; no content changes.