Chicago Police uniform and personal appearance policy

6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and Equipment

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ChicagoPoliceDepartment UniformandPropertyU0401PERSONALAPPEARANCE,UNIFORM/CITIZEN'SDRESSANDEQUIPMENT

ISSUEDATE: 08June2015 EFFECTIVEDATE: 12June2015RESCINDS: U0401versiondated23December2014,U040104versiondated12December2013INDEXCATEGORY: UniformandEquipmentSpecifications

Thisdirective:

A. prescribesuniformsandauthorizedequipmentitemsforswornandcivilianmembers.

B. setsforthuniform/equipmentspecificationsforswornandcivilianmembers.

C. outlinesuniform,equipment,personalappearance,anddressrequirements forswornandcivilianmembers.

D. continuestheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommittee.

E. informsmembersthat,forthepurposesofthisdirective,theterm"promoted"referstoanychangeintitlecodeorpaygrade.

F. informsmembersofthefollowingmajorrevisionstothisorder:

1. Weatherexceptionsforfielduniformshavebeenrevised(U401,ItemVB)

2. The summer exemption regarding uniform caps has been rescinded (U401,ItemVIID)

3. Theroundcrowncapmaybewornwithalluniformconfigurations(U401,ItemVIIA)

4. Formembershiredorpromotedonoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirective:

a. certain outer garments must display the embroidered star, namepatch,unitdesignator,andbackpatch(U401,ItemXIJ3).

b. certainoptionaluniform itemswillbecomeprescribed items (U040101,ItemIIIA):

5. Definesthefollowingterms(U0401,ItemsXX,XXI,andXXII):

a. ConservativeBusinessAttire

b. CasualDress

c. CovertDress

6. Discontinuestheuseofthe:

a. summerdetailuniform

I. PURPOSE



b. knitcapand

c. baseballstyledcapasaprescribedoralternateuniformitem.

7. OutlinesDepartmentpolicyonthevisibilityoftattoos.

G. satisfiesCALEALawEnforcementStandardChapter41.

A. Allswornanduniformedcivilianmembersarerequiredto:

1. ownall prescribeduniformandequipment items for their rankor position asspecifiedbytheprovisionsofthisdirective.

NOTE: Memberswill ownandmaintain all prescribeduniformandequipmentitemsthatwerethecurrentapproveditemsonoraftertheirdateofhirememberswillnotwearanyuniformorequipmentitemthatwasapprovedpriortotheirdateofhireandsubsequentlyreplacedbyamorecurrentitem.

2. ifattired inuniformorcasualdress,wear theprescribedstar,name tag,unitdesignator,and rank insigniaon theiroutermostgarmentand inview to thepublic.Outermost garment includes uniform shirts, overshirt orMOLLE vestcarrier,uniformjacket,andfleecejackets.

NOTE: Whenworn, all approved outermost uniform garmentswilldisplay theprescribed star, name tag, unit designator, andrankinsignia.

3. complywith theuniformstandardsandspecificationsestablishedby thisandrelateddirectives.

4. appearneatlyattired,properlyequipped,andmaintainproperhygienewhileonduty.

5. wear or carry only prescribed, alternate, or optional items authorized by theDepartmentwhileonduty.

NOTE: Uniformed civilian members who receive a uniformallowance are responsible for purchasing uniforms at theirown expense within two pay periods after employment.SpecificationsforuniformsandinsigniawillbedevelopedbytheResearch andDevelopmentDivision and distributed tolocalretailuniformestablishments.

6. adhere to uniform/citizen's dress standards while appearing at dutyrelatedjudicialproceedings.

a. Whenaswornmemberisattiredinuniformatthetimeofanarrest,thememberwillappearatrelatedjudicialproceedingsattiredinuniform.

b. When a sworn member is attired in conservative business attire,casualdress,orcovertdressatthetimeofanarrest,thememberwillappear at related judicial proceedings attired in either uniform or

II. RESPONSIBILITIES



conservative business attire as determined by themember's bureauchief.

c. When a sworn member is subpoenaed to appear at dutyrelatedjudicialproceedingsbut isnot thearrestingofficer, themembermayappearattiredeitherinconservativebusinessattireoruniform.

B. AdherencetoUniformStandards

1. All supervisors have the responsibility and authority to ensure that uniformstandardsarestrictlyobservedbybothswornanduniformedcivilianmembers.Supervisors will direct members to replace items which do not meetspecifications or are worn beyond serviceability. Appropriate action will betakenwhenmembersfailtomeetuniform/citizen'sdressrequirements.

2. Any uniform and/or equipment item is subject to inspection by supervisorypersonnel. Inspection of uniform apparel may include a visual inspection of"approved"ChicagoPoliceDepartmentgarmentlabels.

C. SpecialEventsAuthorizationTheuniform forallswornmembersassigned tospecialeventsor formaloccasionswillbespecifiedby theofficerwho issues theorderestablishing theassignmentofpersonnel. Normally, the uniform will be the seasonally prescribed dress uniform.White glovesmay be specifiedwhenever the spring/fall or winter dress uniform isauthorized.

D. AuthoritytoModify

1. When uniform/equipmentmodifications are anticipated by bureau chiefs, theResearchandDevelopmentDivisionmayberequestedtoassistindeterminingfeasibility.

2. Whenauniform/equipmentordressmodification isadopted,awrittenbureaudirective will be issued. A copy will be forwarded to the Research andDevelopmentDivision.Modificationsofcovertdressrequirementsformembersassigned to covert duties will not require the issuance of a written bureaudirective.

3. Bureau chiefs may authorize the wearing of appropriate dress for specificmemberswithintheirrespectivebureaus.

4. The Medical Administrator is authorized to allow exceptions to uniform andequipment requirements for medical reasons. Exceptions require a writtenauthorization. A copy will be retained in themember's Personnel File in themember'sunitofassignment.

5. ItemsnotlistedhereinorauthorizedformodificationmaybeevaluatedbytheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeforrecommendationtotheSuperintendentofPolice.

E. FormalDressPolicy

1. TheFormalDressUniformistheClassAprescribeduniform,withblouse.

2. Members required to wear Formal Dress Uniform for ceremonial or otherdesignatedoccasionswillnotwearsoftbodyarmor,afieldequippedutilitybelt,or carry a baton or handcuffs unless otherwise directed by an exempt orsupervisorymember.



3. The blouse may be substituted by the reefer or overcoat with priorauthorizationandnotificationbytheSuperintendent.

A. PostersdepictingChicagoPoliceDepartmentHaircutStandards formaleand femalepersonnel are located throughout the Department. These posters are offered as aguideforinterpretingtheprovisionsofthisdirective.Supervisorypersonnelconductinginspectionswillensurecompliancewiththesestandards.

B. Onduty sworn and uniformed civilian members will be wellgroomed and meet thefollowingstandards:

1. Headhairwillbeneatly trimmed,shaped,andarrangedandwillnot interferewiththeexternaldesignoftheuniformcap.Foreheadhair(bangs),ponytails,braids,etc.,willnotprotrude fromunder theuniformcap'sheadband.Abuntypehairstylemaybewornbelow theedgeof thecapandabove thecollar.The uniform capwill fit firmly and comfortably around the largest part of thehead.

2. Amalemember'shairwillnotextendbelowthe topedgeof theuniformshirtcollar nor cover any part of the ear.A femalemember's hairwill not extendbelowthebottomedgeoftheuniformshirtcollar.

3. Sideburnsorhairworn in frontof theearswillbeneatly trimmednotextendbelowthelowestpartoftheearnotbeflaredbeofevenwidthandendwithahorizontalline.

4. Headhairwillnot beadornedwithany typeofornamentationnorbestyled,sculpted,orcarvedinradicalfashionssuchasmohawk,dreadlocks,punk,newwave,etc.

5. Hair color will be limited to colors that are natural to the human species orconservativeartificialvariations.

6. Hairpinsorbarretteswillnotbeconspicuous.Hatpins,exposedclips,andanyothertypeofornamentationisprohibited.

7. Amember'sfacewillbecleanshaven.Mustachesarepermissibleandwillbeneatlytrimmedandnotbeexcessivelybushy,rolled,orcurled.Amustachewillnotextendbelowtheupperliporbeyondtheouterpointsofthemouth.

EXCEPTION: UponwrittenapprovalfromtheMedicalAdministrator,beardsmaybeworn in accordancewith proceduresoutlined in the Department directive entitled "SkinConditionsAggravatedbyShaving."

8. Awigorhairpiecewillconformtothesamestandardsasstipulatedfornaturalhair. The wearing of a wig or hairpiece to disguise normal appearance isprohibited.

C. Cosmetics will be applied conservatively. Exaggerated, radical, or unusual cosmeticstylesareprohibited.

D. Fingernails will not extend beyond the finger tips and will be kept clean. Fingernailcolors are limited to natural, clear, or conservative artificial tones. Multicolored orornamentallydecoratedfingernailsareprohibited.

III. PERSONALAPPEARANCE



E. Forcivilianandswornmembers,tattoosandbodybrandingswillnotbevisiblewhileondutyorrepresentingtheDepartment,whetherinuniform,conservativebusinessattire,orcasualdress.

1. Membersassignedtouniformdutywithtattoosorbodybrandingsontheirarmsorlegsthatarevisiblewhenwearingtheshortsleeveshirtorshortswillwearthe prescribed longsleeve shirt and long pants with appropriate neck wear,regardlessofseason.

2. Membersassignedtoconservativebusinessattireorcasualdresswithtattoosor bodybrandingson their armsor legswillwear appropriate attire to covervisibletattoos.

3. Memberswith tattoosorbodybrandingson theirhands, face,neck,orotherareanot coveredby a longsleeve shirt, longpants, or appropriateattirewillcover themwith amatching skin tone adhesive bandage or tattoo cover uptape.

4. MembersassignedtocovertdresswilladheretostandardsapprovedbytheirbureauchiefconsistentwithitemXXIIofthisdirective.

NOTE: Shortsleeve shirts worn with tattoo coverup arm sleeves areprohibited.

F. Members may be allowed to deviate from the above standards with prior writtenauthorizationfromtheirbureauchief.Thewrittenauthorizationwillbeforwardedtothemember'sunitofassignmentandmaintainedinthemember'spersonnelfileacopywillalsobeprovidedtothestationsupervisor/designatedunitsupervisor.

A. Uniform and personal equipment items are assigned a specification number. Eachspecification references the technical requirements of uniform and equipment itemsauthorizedforusebyDepartmentmembers.

B. TheUniformandEquipmentSpecificationsshouldbeconsulted fordetailed technicalspecifications and additional information regarding authorizations and restrictions onuniformandequipmentitemsdescribedinthisdirective.

C. The Uniform and Equipment Specifications can be accessed via the DepartmentDirectiveSystem.

D. Should there be any contradiction in specifications between the Uniform andEquipmentSpecificationsandthisdirective,thisdirectivewilltakeprecedence.

A. Departmentmemberswilluseand/ormaintainuniformandequipmentitemsprescribedfortheirrankorposition.

1. Summer uniform garments and equipment will be worn/used from 1 Junethrough30September.

NOTE: Uniformed members may choose to wear the long sleeveshirt, whichwill bewornwith appropriate neckwear.Whenthe short sleeveshirt isworn in conjunctionwithauniformblouse/coat/jacket,appropriateneckwearwillbeworn.

IV. UNIFORMANDEQUIPMENTSPECIFICATIONS

V. SEASONALUNIFORMREQUIREMENTS



2. Summerorwinteruniformgarmentsandequipmentwillbeworn/used from1Maythrough31Mayand1October through31October,dependingupontemperature.

3. Winteruniformgarmentsandequipmentwillbeworn/usedfrom1Novemberthrough30April.

4. The removable checkerboard cap band will be worn from 1 Novemberthrough30April.

B. WeatherExceptionsforFieldUniformsSwornandUniformedCivilianMembers.

1. The jacket, with appropriate neckwear, may be worn when the temperaturefallsbelow60degrees.

2. A long sleeve shirt and necktie or long sleeve shirt and turtleneck/mockturtleneckmaybewornasanoutergarmentwhenthetemperaturereaches50degreesorabove.

3. The trooper cap may only be worn when the temperature falls below 40degrees.

4. Ashortsleeveshirt,opencollar,maybewornasanoutergarmentwhenthetemperaturereaches70degreesorabove.

EXCEPTION: Members with tattoos or body brandings visible ontheir arms when wearing a shortsleeve shirt willconformtoItemIIIEofthisdirective.

5. Thenylonmesh(ventilated)capisapprovedforsummeruseonly.

6. Thesweatermaybewornasa fielduniformoutergarmentat themember'sdiscretion at any time of the year, unless the assignment of the member isgovernedbyadirectivewhichspecifiesarequireduniform.

a. Whenwornasanoutergarment,thesweatermaybeworneitheropencollaredorwiththeappropriateneckwear.

b. When the sweater isnotwornasanoutergarment, theappropriateneckwearmust beworn, i.e., a necktiewhenwornwith theClassBuniformoraturtleneck,mockturtleneck,ordickeywhenwornwiththeClassCuniform.

7. Whenaturtleneck/mockturtleneckisworn,thetopbuttonoftheuniformshirtwillbewornunbuttoned.

A. Spring/FallDressUniformSworn

1. Unit commanding officers will conduct an annual formal inspection of thespring/fall dress uniform, including helmet, flashlight, personal aerosol OCchemical device and holder, rainwear, personal soft body armor, respirator,andIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)cardbetween1and10May.

2. Unit commanding officers can verify the accuracy of a member's helmet

VI. INSPECTIONS



numberbycontactingtheEquipmentandSupplySection.

3. Makeupinspectionswillbeconductedanddeficiencieswillbecorrectedwithin7daysoftheformalinspection,oruponthemembersreturnfromanabsence(medical,furlough,etc.).

B. WinterDressUniformSworn

1. Unitcommandingofficerswillconductanannualformalinspectionofthewinterdress uniform, including the items listed in Item VIA1 of this directive,between1and10November.

2. Makeupinspectionswillbeconductedanddeficiencieswillbecorrectedwithin7daysoftheformalinspection,oruponthemembersreturnfromanabsence(medical,furlough,etc.).

C. FieldUniformsSwornandUniformedCivilianMembers

1. Stationsupervisors/designatedunitsupervisorswill:

a. inspectuniformedmembersateveryrollcall.

b. ensure that all members are properly and neatly attired with onlyDepartmentauthorizeduniformandequipmentitems.

2. Deputy chiefs will make unannounced visits to roll calls at units within theirareastoobserveuniform/citizen'sdressinspections.

3. Inspectors from the InspectionsDivisionwillobserve roll call inspectionsandreportanydeficienciesinaccordancewithexistingdirectives.

D. SpecialEvents:Supervisorypersonnelwillinspectofficersundertheircommandatallspecialevents.

A. Theuniformcapforthe:

1. ClassAuniformis100%woolroundcrown.

2. ClassBuniformistheroundcrown(yearround),nylonmesh(ventilated)cap(summeronly),orapprovedtroopercap(winter/temperatureappropriate).

3. ClassCuniformistheroundcrown(yearround),nylonmesh(ventilated)cap(summeronly),ortroopercap(winter/temperatureappropriate).

B. Thewoolroundcrowncapisauthorizedforwearwithbothdressandfielduniforms.

C. Theclothroundcrown(Tactelnylon,Corduranylon,orAntronnylon,dependingupondateofhireandwinterjacket)isauthorizedforwearwithfielduniformsonly.

D. Departmentmembersare required towear theappropriatecapwhenondutyunlessexigentcircumstancesexist.

E. Departmentmembersarenotrequiredtowearacapwhen:

VII. UNIFORMCAPS



1. inaDepartmentvehicle,or

2. inside aDepartment facility, unless standing roll call inspection or otherwisedirectedbyasupervisor.

F. Allroundcrowncaps,specializedcaps,andutilitycapswillonlybewornsothatthe:

1. billfacesforward,

2. sweatbandrestsagainsttheforehead,belowthehairline,and

3. bottomedgeofthecapisthesameheightabovebothears.

G. Thetroopercapwillonlybewornsothatthe:

1. shieldfacesforward,

2. bottomedgerestsagainsttheforehead,belowthehairline,and

3. bottomedgeofthecapisthesameheightabovebothears.

A. Shortsleeveuniformshirtswill be completely buttonedwith theexceptionof the topcollarbutton.

B. Uniformshirtswillbe fully tucked into the trousersandwornso that theshirtbuttonsare:

1. centeredonthefrontofthewearer,

2. verticallyalignedwitheachother,and

3. inverticalalignmentwiththezipperedflyoftheuniformtrousers.

C. Theedgeof theuniformshirtsplacket(onthewearersrightside)willalignverticallywiththerightedgeofthebeltbuckleandtherightedgeofthezipperplacketcreatingaproper"gigline."

D. Thesleevesofundershirtswillnotextendbeyondthesleeveoftheuniformshirt.

E. NonDepartmentapproved turtleneck/mock turtleneck shirts, coloredundershirts, andshirtswith printedmessages/illustrationswhichmaybe seen throughauniformshirtareprohibited.

F. Whenassignedtoadministrativeduties insideapolicefacility,regardlessofseasonaluniformrequirements,uniformedmembersmayweartheprescribedshortsleeveshirtwithoutanecktie.

EXCEPTION: MemberswithtattoosorbodybrandingsvisibleontheirarmswhenwearingashortsleeveshirtwillconformtoItemIIIEofthisdirective

G. Whenasweateriswornasanoutergarment,theuniformshirtmaybeworneitherwithappropriate neckwear or worn open collared as described in Item VB6 of this

VIII. UNIFORMSHIRTS



directive.

H. Members will not wear the embroidered star, nametag, and unit designator on theuniformshirt.

A. When assigned to uniformed field duties, members will wear the equipment belt inconjunctionwiththetrouserbelt.

B. Theequipmentbeltwillbewornsothat:

1. itcompletelycoversthetrouserbelt.

2. therightedgeofthebuckle(onthewearersrightside)isinverticalalignmentwiththerightedgeofboththeshirtplacketandthezipperplacket.

3. theendofthebelt(tail),afterthebuckle,willnotextendlessthan1ormorethan5pastthebuckle.

C. Formembers hired after 14 February 2012, aminimum of four belt keepers will bewornwiththetwobeltsystem:oneinfrontoftheholster,onebehindtheholster,onebehind themagazinepouchor speed loader pouch, andoneat thebackof thebeltsystem.

D. Formembers hired before 14February 2012, it is recommended that aminimumoffour belt keepers be worn with the twobelt system: one in front of the holster, onebehindtheholster,onebehindthemagazinepouchorspeedloaderpouch,andoneatthebackofthebeltsystem.

E. Sweaterswillbetuckedintothewaistbandofthetrouserorbloused.

1. Thesweaterwillnotcoverorobscurethebeltoranyequipmentonthebelt.

2. Thebeltwillnotbeworndirectlyoverthesweater.

A. Memberswillonlywearapproveduniformtrouserswhenassignedtouniformedduties.

B. Theuniformtrouserforthe:

1. ClassAuniformisthe100%woolfourpockettrouser.

2. ClassBuniformisthepolyesterblendfourpockettrouser.

3. ClassCuniformisthepolyesterblendcargotrouser.

C. Uniformtrouserswillnotbeblousedoveranyuniformfootwear.

A. InsigniaDisplay

IX. UNIFORMBELTS

X. UNIFORMTROUSERS

XI. UNIFORMINSIGNIAANDSERVICETENURE



1. Departmentswornmembersof the rankofsergeantandabovewillwear theappropriate insignia of rank on their uniform outer garments, consistent withItemXICofthisdirective.

2. Lieutenantsandabove:

a. will always wear the miniature insignia on both collar points of theshortandlongsleeveduniformshirtandthefullsizeinsigniaonbothepaulets of all other outer uniformgarments excluding overshirt vestcarriers.

b. may wear their insignia of rank using the embroidered optiondescribedinUniformSpecificationNo.060403.

NOTE: The wearing of embroidered star, name tag, unitdesignation attached by hook and loop, backPOLICEpatch,andrank insignia isrequired if thememberwearsafleecejacket.

B. Insigniaofrankareasfollows:

1. SuperintendentofPolice4silvercoloredstars.

2. FirstDeputySuperintendent3silvercoloredstars.

3. Chief2silvercoloredstars.

4. DeputyChief1silvercoloredstar.

5. Commander,Coordinator,andDirector1silvercoloredoakleaf.

6. Captain2silvercoloredbars.

7. Lieutenant1silvercoloredbar.

8. InspectorInspectorswillweartheuniformofcaptainofpolicewithnoinsigniaof rankand theappropriateChicagoPolicegoldcoloredstaron theiruniformoutergarment.

9. Sergeant3chevrons.

C. InsigniaPlacement

1. Stars

a. Fullsizeinsigniawillbecenteredontheepauletandspacedevenlybetween theepaulet buttonand the shoulder seam.The bottom twopointsof thestarsare tobedirected toward the frontof theuniform.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.

b. Miniature insignia willbecenteredonahorizontal linebetween thetopandbottomedgesofthecollar.Theleadingorforwardedgewillbe1/2" fromthe frontedgeof thecollar.Theupperpointof the insigniawill point toward the top edge of the collar. Insignia for single anddoublestarswillbe5/8"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.



2. OakLeaves

a. Fullsize insignia will be centered on the epaulet, with the bottomedgeofthestemspaced1/2"fromtheshoulderseam.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveafullyembossedfinish.

b. Miniatureinsigniawillbecenteredbetweenthetopandbottomedgesof thecollar.Thebottomof theoak leafstemwillbedirected towardthecollarpoint.The leadingedgeof the insigniawill bespaced1/2"fromthefrontedgeofthecollar.Insigniawillbe3/4"insizeandhaveafullyembossedfinish.

3. Bars

a. Fullsize insignia willbecenteredon theepaulet,with the lengthofthebar(s)paralleltotheshoulderseam.Thelongeredgeofthebar(s)willbespaced1/2"fromtheshoulderseam.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.

b. Miniatureinsigniawillbecenteredbetweenthetopandbottomedgesof thecollar.The longeredgeof thebar(s)willbespaced1/2" from,andparallelto,thefrontedgeofthecollar.Insigniawillbe3/4"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.

4. Chevrons

a. Three chevrons, as specified in the Uniform and EquipmentSpecifications Manual, will be worn on all uniform shirts and outergarments,with theexceptionof rainwear,bymembersof the rankofsergeant.Chevronspointswillfaceup.

b. Shirtplacementchevronswillbecenteredandsewnonbothuniformshirtsleeves,withtheupperpointofthechevron43/4"downfromtheshoulderseams.

c. Outergarmentschevronswillbecenteredandsewnonbothsleevesof all outer garments,with the exception of rainwear,with the upperpointofthechevron5"downfromtheshoulderseams.

5. PatchInsignia

a. A field trainingofficerpatch insignia,asspecified in theUniformandEquipmentSpecifications,willbewornbyswornmembersappointedtothepositionoffieldtrainingofficeronalluniformshirtsanduniformoutergarments,withtheexceptionofrainwear.

b. The insigniawillbecenteredandsewnoneachsleeve.Thepointofthe top of the insignia will be positioned between 4 3/4" and 5 1/2"fromtheshoulderseamforinsigniasewnonuniformshirtsand51/2"forallotheruniformoutergarments.

6. CrossDepartmentchaplainswillweartheuniformoflieutenantofpolicewithno insigniaof rank.Department chaplainswillweara silvercoloredcrossoneach lapelof theuniformblouseandovercoat.Acrosswillbewornnear thecollar points on all other uniform outer garments including the uniform shirt.TheappropriateChicagogoldcolored starwill bewornon theuniformoutergarment.

D. UnitAssignmentDesignator



1. Eachmember will be issued two unit assignment designators indicating themember'scurrentassignment(i.e.,district,bureau,oroffice).

2. The unit assignment designator will be positioned so that it will be clearlyvisible below the member's nameplate. The combined nameplate/unitdesignatorwillbewornontheuniformoutergarment(exceptrainwear).

3. A sworn member who is transferred to another unit will return Departmentissuedunitdesignatorstotheunitsecretaryoftheunitfromwhichthememberisbeingtransferred.Unitdesignatorswillbeissuedbytheunitsecretaryofthenewunitofassignment.

4. Lost unit assignment designatorswill be replaced at themember's expense.Additionalunit assignmentdesignatorsmaybepurchased from localuniformretailers.

5. Unit commandingofficerswillmaintain a sufficient supply of unit assignmentdesignators. Unit assignment designators may be requisitioned from theEquipmentandSupplySectionviaaMaterialRequisitionform(CPD34.622).

E. PrescribedStarsandCivilianBadgesSwornmembersandauthorizedcivilianmemberswillweartheprescribedstar/badgeasspecifiedintheUniformandEquipmentSpecifications.Theprescribedstar/civilianbadgewillbepositionedontheleftbreastoftheuniformoutergarment.

F. UniformCapShield/Insignia

1. Uniformedpersonnelwillaffixtheprescribedcapshield/insigniatothefrontoftheroundcrowncap.

2. Swornexemptpersonnel,captains,andlieutenantswillweara1/2"widegoldbraid encircling the front half of the round crown cap. In addition, exemptpersonnelcapswillhavethetopfrontofthevisorembroideredwithtwoarcsofoakleaveswithacornsingoldthread.

3. Sergeantswillwearagoldcordencirclingthefronthalfoftheroundcrowncap.

4. Members authorized to wear the specialized cap will affix the prescribedshoulder patch or an embroidered replica of the prescribed shoulder patch,commensuratewiththemember'srank,tothefrontofthecap.

G. ShoulderPatches

1. Unlessotherwisespecified,theChicagoPoliceDepartmentshoulderpatchandtheCityofChicago flagpatchwillbesewnonswornmembersshirtsandallotheruniformoutergarments(withtheexceptionofrainwear).

2. Uniformed civilianmemberswillwear the shoulder patch prescribed for theirjobtitleasoutlinedintheUniformandEquipmentSpecifications.

H. ServiceTenureInsignia

1. Service bars and stars will be positioned as outlined in the Uniform andEquipmentSpecifications.

2. Uponcompletionofthebelowlistedperiodofservice,uniformedmembersarerequired towearservicebar(s)and/orstar(s)onuniformoutergarmentswith



theexceptionofshirts,rainwear,leatherjackets,woolovercoats,andsweatersauthorizedasanoutergarment.

a. 5years1bar.

b. 10years2bars.

c. 15years3bars.

d. 20years1goldstar.

e. 25years1goldstarand1bar.

f. 30years1goldstarand2bars.

g. 35years1goldstarand3bars.

h. 40years2goldstars.

I. DepartmentAwards

1. Department awards will be worn in a manner consistent with the directiveentitled Proper Uniform Display and Order of Precedence of DepartmentAwards.

2. Departmentawardswillnotbewornonsweaters,fleecejackets,orrainwear.

J. OuterGarmentEmbroideredPatches

1. Outergarment embroidered patches are described in Uniform SpecificationNo.060403.

2. Outergarmentembroideredpatchesconsistofthefollowingitems:

a. Starpatchwithmembersstarnumber,

b. Namepatchwithmemberscorrectlastname,

c. Unitdesignatorpatch,

d. Membersrankinsignia(lieutenantsandaboveonly),and

e. POLICEpatchforbackofselectgarments.

3. Swornmembers are authorized to wear outergarment embroidered patchesonthefollowinguniformitems:

a. overshirtvestcarriers,

b. sweaters,

c. fleecejackets,

d. winterjackets.



NOTE: Formembershiredorpromoted(changeintitlecodeorpaygrade)onoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirectiveandforalloutergarmentspurchasedonoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirective,allabovelistedoutergarmentswilldisplaytheembroidered star, name patch/unit designator and backpatch(ifapplicable).

4. Outergarmentembroideredpatcheswillnotbewornonuniformshirts,leatherjackets,reefers,blouses,orrainwear.

5. The POLICEpatchwill beaffixed to thebackofovershirt vestcarriersandfleecejacketsonly.

6. Star patch, name patch,members rank, and POLICE back patchmust besewndirectlyontothegarment.

NOTE: Outergarment embroidered patches cannot be purchased,sold,orwornseparately.

7. Theunitdesignatorpatchmaybeaffixedwithhookandloop.

8. Rankinsigniawillnotbeaffixedtoovershirtvestcarriers.

A. The wearing of soft body armor, both the front and rear panels, by all swornmemberswhileintheperformanceoffielddutiesisMANDATORY.

1. The Department will provide the first issue of soft body armor to all swornmembers.Thisequipmentisclassifiedasthemember'spersonalequipment.

2. Individually,members are responsible for the care andmaintenance of theirpersonalsoftbodyarmor.Should this itembecome lost,stolen,damaged,orworn beyond serviceability, the individual officer will be responsible forreplacement.

3. The chief of each bureau and the exempt commanding officer for each unitwithin the Office of the Superintendent and the Office of the First DeputySuperintendent will issue written directives which designate, by dutyassignment, whichmembers under their command are not required to wearsoftbodyarmor.

4. Sworn members who are not required to wear soft body armor will have itreadilyavailableduringdutyhours.

B. AuthorizedSoftBodyArmor

1. SwornmembersareauthorizedtousesoftbodyarmorthatmeetsorexceedsballisticProtectionThreat Level II as prescribed in themost currentNationalInstitute of Justice (NIJ) standard. Soft body armor will contain amanufacturer'slabelattestingtoNIJcertification.

2. Aswornmemberwillnotwearsoftbodyarmorwhichhassustainedtheimpactofagunshotorwhentheballisticpanelisripped,torn,punctured,creased,orotherwisedamaged.

XII. SOFTBODYARMOR



3. Authorized soft body armor will be constructed with aramid fibers, such asKevlar.BallisticpanelscontainingZylonfibersarenotauthorized.

C. ReplacementofSoftBodyArmor

1. A sworn member whose soft body armor is unavoidably damaged in theperformance of duty may seek the temporary loan of soft body armor bysubmitting a ToFrom Subject report directly to the Crime Prevention andInformationCenter(CPIC),addressedtotheFirstDeputySuperintendentandapprovedbythemember'sstationsupervisor/designatedunitsupervisor,alongwithcopiesofrelateddocuments.

2. Amember issuedtemporaryreplacementsoftbodyarmorwillberesponsibleforthepropercare,laundering,maintenance,andreturnofthesoftbodyarmortoCPIC.

3. TemporaryissueDepartmentsoftbodyarmorwillbereturnedtoCPICwithin14daysfromthedateofissue.Ifthemembermustretainthesoftbodyarmorfor more than 14 days, a ToFromSubject report requesting anextension,addressedto theFirstDeputySuperintendentandapprovedby themember's station supervisor/designated unit supervisor, will be submitteddirectly to CPIC. This report will contain an explanation of the need for anextension.

4. With theapproval of theSuperintendent, theDepartmentwill arrange for thereplacementofanybodyarmorwhichsavedtheofficer fromserious injuryordeath,atnocosttothemember.

D. During theDepartmentwinteruniform inspection,allswornmemberswillpresent thefollowingitemstotheirunitcommandingofficerforinspection:

1. Both front and back ballistic vest panels, each exposed with appropriateidentificationpatchesattachedbythemanufacturer.

2. Ballisticpanelcarrier.

3. Approvedovershirtvestcarrier,ifused.

E. Theunitcommandingofficerwillinspecteachmembersballisticpanelstoensuretheymeet uniform specifications.Memberswho present panels that do notmeet uniformspecifications will be advised to replace such panels with panels that conform toDepartmentspecifications.

A. Thepolyester/cottonballisticpanelcoverwillnotbewornexposed.

B. Theovershirt vest carrierwill beworn over the uniform shirt andmaybeworn yearround.

C. Theapprovedblackovershirtvestcarriermaybewornovertheapprovedsweaterwiththefollowingrestrictions:

1. Thesweaterwillbetuckedintothewaistbandofthetrouserorbloused,

2. Thesweatermustbeapulloverstyle,

NOTE: The overshirt vest carrier will not be worn over a zipup

XIII. SOFTBODYARMORCOVER/CARRIER



sweater.

3. All other specifications regarding the approved sweater and black ballisticcarrierwillbefollowed.

NOTE: Blue and white overshirt vest carriers will not be worn over thesweater.

D. TheDepartmentauthorizesuseofthefollowingsoftbodyarmorcarriers:

1. CorduraNylonOvershirtCarrier a carrier that resembles a uniform shirtwithoutsleevesoracollar.Theuniformovershirtcarrier:

a. willbeblackincolor,

b. willbemadeofCorduranylon,

c. maybewornasanoutergarmentwhentheshirt isauthorizedasanoutergarment,

d. mayhaveoptionallowerslitpockets,and,

e. maybewornwithleatherorsyntheticleatherdutygear.

NOTE: All Cordura overshirt carriers purchased on or after theeffective date of this directive will display the embroideredstar,nametag,unitdesignationattachedbyhookandloop,andback"POLICE"patch.

2. MOLLEOvershirtCarrieracarrierthatallowsfortheattachmentofMOLLEcompatiblepouches.TheMOLLEovershirtcarrier:

a. willbeblackincolor,

b. willbemadeofCorduranylon,

c. maybewornasanoutergarmentwhentheshirt isauthorizedasanoutergarment,

d. may only be worn with the Class C uniform as described in theDepartmentdirectiveentitled"UniformClassifications,"and

e. mayonlybewornwithballisticnylondutygear.

NOTE: MOLLEovershirt carrierswill display theembroidered star,nametag,unitdesignationattachedbyhookand loop,andbackPOLICEpatch.

3. BusinessAttireCarrieracarrier thatresemblesaconventionalvestwhichmaybewornwithasuitorsportcoat.Thebusinessattirecarrierwillbeofacolor and fabric which is compatible with conservative business attire. Thiscarrier is authorized for use by members authorized to wear conservativebusinessattireasdefinedinthisdirective.

NOTE: Any blue or whitecolored soft body armor carrier purchased andwornpriorto18October2010willremainapprovedforthelifetimeof



thatcarrier.Quiltednylonsoftbodyarmorcarrierswillnotbewornas outer garments unless themember is engaged in a temporaryindoorassignment.

E. Softbodyarmorcarrierswillnothaveany firearmholstersewnonorattached to itsexterior.

F. Whenworn,overshirtcarrierswillbefastenedorsecuredinamannerconsistentwiththeirconstructionovershirtcarrierswillnothangopenorunfastened.

A. Swornmembersarerequiredtopossesahelmet,faceshield,andcarryingbagandtohavetheseitemsreadilyavailableatalltimes.

B. Sworn members are responsible for the care and maintenance of the helmet, faceshield,andcarryingbag.

C. If the helmet is lost, stolen, or damaged, the member will submit a copy of theappropriatecasereportandotherapplicablereportstotheirunitcommandingofficer.

D. Thehelmetwillbewornwhen:

1. operatingamotorcycleorPoliceAllPurposeVehicle(PAPV).

NOTE: An alternate Departmentissued vehicle use duty helmetmay be worn at the direction of the appropriate unitcommanding officer provided its certified protectionconformstoFMVSS218(D.O.T.).

2. directedbyaDepartmentbureauordivisionorder.

3. directedbyarankingofficerduringanemergencysituation.

NOTE: Thehelmetwillbewornwithallstrapsproperlyfastened.

E. The member's star number will be affixed to the helmet immediately above andfollowing the contour of the points of the star emblem. Star numbers can berequisitionedfromtheEquipmentandSupplySection.

F. MembersassignedtobicyclepatrolorSegwaydutieswillweartheDepartmentissuedbicyclesafetyhelmetwhenengagedinmobilepatrol.Thehelmetwillbewornwithallstrapsproperlyfastened.

G. Headcoverswornunderthehelmetforwarmthwillbeblackornavyblueincolor.

A. In accordance with the Department directive entitled "Restraining Arrestees" andrelateddirectives,swornmembers,whileperformingfieldduties,arerequiredtocarryanduseapprovedhandcuffs/disposablerestrainingdevices.

B. Swornmemberswhosedateofappointmentisafter1December1991arerequiredtoownandcarryDepartmentapprovedhandcuffs.

XIV. DEPARTMENTHELMETREQUIREMENTS

XV. HANDCUFFS/RESTRAININGDEVICES



C. Handcuffs / disposable restraining devices will be carried concealed or within aprescribedcarryingcase.

A. The prescribed flashlight , auxiliary flashlight , and optional flashlight holder willconform to the specifications described in the uniform specification entitledFlashlights.

B. The prescribed flashlight will be carried by all uniformed Department membersassignedtofieldduties.

C. Uniformed members assigned to field duties may carry an auxiliary flashlight inadditiontotheprescribedflashlight.

D. Members assigned to casual, conservative, or covert dress may carry an auxiliaryflashlightinlieuoftheprescribedflashlight.

E. MembersofspecializedunitswhohavewrittenapprovalonfilefromtheircommandingofficerareauthorizedtouseDepartmentissued lightingdeviceswhichdiffer fromthespecificationstatedabovewhileintheperformanceoftheirassignedduties.

F. Flashlights are prohibited for use as an attachment to or designed to attach to animpactweapon.

G. Theprescribedflashlight,auxiliaryflashlight,andoptionalflashlightholderarepersonalequipmentitemsandeachmemberisresponsibleforthecareandmaintenanceofthisequipment.

H. Pistolmounted lights are authorized under the Department directive entitledSemiautomaticPistolMountedLights.

A. TheBDUandRiotControlKitequipmentaredescribedinUniformSpecificationsNo.U060306andU060305,respectively.

B. BDUsand/orriotcontrolkitequipmentwillonlybeworn:

1. byswornDepartmentmembers.

2. uponauthorizationbythechiefoftheappropriatebureau.

C. No other itemswill be worn by any Chicago Police officer with the BDU and/or riotcontrolequipmentunlessauthorizedbythechiefoftheappropriatebureau.

D. NoapprovedoptionalitemswillbewornwiththeBDUorriotcontrolequipmentsothatitcoversorobscuresthewearingofficersnameorstarnumber.

E. Uponauthorizationfromanincidentcommander,officersassignedtoanincidentwhoarewearingtheriotcontrolequipmentmaywearaprotectivebalaclavaprovidedthatthebalaclavais:

1. blackincolor,and

XVI. FLASHLIGHTS

XVII. BATTLEDRESSUNIFORM(BDU)ANDRIOTCONTROLKITEQUIPMENT



2. worninsuchamannerthatthefaceisnotcovered.

F. OfficersmaywearanapprovedtacticalshirtinlieuoftheBDUshirtprovided:

1. theofficerwearsablackovershirtvestcarrierand/orriotgearoverthetacticalshirt,and

2. the officer doesnot remove theovershirt vest carrier and/or riot gear at anytimewhilewithintheviewofthepublic.

G. anygarmentwornundertheBDUuniformthatisexposedtoviewwillbe:

1. whiteorblackincolorifatshirt,or

2. blackincolorifaturtleneck,and

3. freeoranywording,lettering,orornamentation.

H. Riotcontrolequipmentoffersnoballisticprotection.

A. Department members will comply with all Department directives when usingDepartmentequipment.

B. ImproperuseofDepartmentequipmentincludes:

1. lossormisuseofanyDepartmentequipment.

2. unauthorizedmodificationofDepartmentequipment.

3. the exchange or loan of the prescribed star/badge, cap shield, and/or unitassignmentdesignator.

C. Procedurespursuanttodeath,separation,termination,suspension,leaveofabsence,changeofassignment,ortransfertothedisabilitypensionrollsareasfollows:

1. Individual members are responsible for the prompt return of all Departmentpropertyincluding,butnotlimitedto,Departmentphotoidentificationcard,star/badge,capshield,helmet,baton,unitassignmentdesignator,andgasmask(ifissued).

2. Ifasuspension, leaveofabsence,or transfer to thedisabilitypensionrolls isknown or anticipated to be longer than 30 days, or if a member is to beseparated or terminated, the affectedmember's unit commanding officer willensure the prompt return of all Departmentissued items to the Director,HumanResourcesDivision.Theunitcommandingofficerwillalsoforwardtheaffected member's personnel records and final paycheck to the HumanResourcesDivision,unlessotherwisenotified.

3. Incaseofdeath,thedeceasedmember'sunitcommandingofficerwillensurethe prompt return of all Department property and the member's personnelrecordstotheHumanResourcesDivision.Themember'sfinalpaycheckwillberetainedintheunitforfourdayspendingthereturnofallDepartmentproperty.If all items are not returned, the paycheck will be forwarded to the HumanResourcesDivision.

XVIII. MEMBERUSEOFDEPARTMENTEQUIPMENT



4. If a suspension or leave of absence is less than 30 days in duration, allDepartmentpropertyand themember'spersonnel recordswill be retained inthemember'sunitofassignment/detail,wheretheywillbesecuredbytheunitcommandingofficer.

A. WhileondutymemberswillcarrytheidentificationcardandprescribedChicagoPoliceStarissuedbytheDepartmentandavalidIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)cardandDriver'sLicense.

B. Whenassignedtouniformduty,memberswillwearacompleteuniform,includingtheappropriate cap. Clothing and equipment will be properly buttoned, fastened, orzipperedwheninpublicview.

C. When an outer garment is removed, the prescribed star/badge, nameplate / unitdesignator, and appropriate insignia of rankwill be worn on the uniform shirt. Bodyinsulators and the quilted nylon soft body armor carriers will not be worn as outergarmentsunlessthememberisengagedinatemporaryindoorassignment.

D. Whiteglovesaretobewornonlywhenspecified.

E. Raincoatsandraincapsare:

1. prescribeditems,howevertheuseoftheseitemsisoptional.

2. authorizedforuseduringinclementweatheronly.

F. Prescribed/dress uniform footwearwill be solid black in colorby themanufacturer,including all portions of the upper, toe, heel, outsole, tongue, laces, eyelets, andstitching.Therewillbenomanufacturer'slogosvisible.

G. Fielduniform footwearwillbesolidblack incolorby themanufacturer, includingallportions of the upper, toe, heel, outsole, tongue, laces, eyelets, stitching, and anymanufacturer'slogos.

H. Departmentmembersassignedtounitsauthorizedtowearspecializeduniforms(e.g.,Forensic Services Division,Mounted Unit, Marine Unit) are authorized to wear theirspecificspecializeduniformwhileperformingunitrelatedduties.

I. Memberswillnot:

1. weartheprescribedstar/badge,photoidentificationcard,capshield/ insigniaor any identifiable uniform garment whileoff duty unless authorized by theSuperintendentofPolice.

2. weartheuniformwhileonsuspension.

3. wearexposedsuspenderswhileinuniform.

4. wear shoes that are not authorized or are unshined, dirty, or worn beyondserviceability.

5. wearauniformcapfromwhichthegrommethasbeenremovedoraltered.

6. turnuporrollsleevesoftheiruniformorconservativebusinessattireshirt.

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7. wearanexposedholsterwhichextendsmorethan10"belowthetrouserbeltline.

8. conceal or alter the star, badge, cap shield / insignia, or nameplate / unitdesignatorwhileinuniform.

9. holdsmokingparaphernaliaorotheritems(e.g.,gum,toothpicks,confections,etc.)inthemouth,exposedtopublicviewwhileonduty.

10. have in their possession or use personal radios, televisions, amusementgames / devices, tape recorders/CD players, or cameras while on duty,unless otherwise authorized by their unit commanding officer. Personalcellularphonesorotherelectronic telecommunicationsdeviceswill bewornonthebeltorcarriedconcealed.

11. wearshoulderholstersexposed.

12. wear iridescent, brightly colored, or nonconservative personal items (e.g.,eyeglass/sunglassframes,pens,watches,etc.)whileinuniform.

13. carryexposedbillfolds,personalkeys,etc.

14. wear or use a personal Bluetoothtype earpiece while interacting with anypersoninanofficialcapacityorduringanyorganizedDepartmentdetail,suchasparades,rallies,etc.

J. Swornmemberswillhaveintheirpossessionthefollowingitemswhileonduty:

1. Prescribedfirearm,fullyloadedwithDepartmentauthorizedammunition.

2. Prescribedholster.

3. Authorizedamountofextraammunition.

4. Prescribed equipment belt, when assigned to uniformed law enforcementduties.

5. Prescribedtrouserbelt.

6. Authorizedammunitionpouchand/ormagazinecase/speedloader.

7. Handcuffs/disposablerestrainingdevice,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.

8. PrescribedChicagoPoliceStar.

9. Departmentphotoidentificationcard.

10. ValidIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)card.

11. ValidIllinoisDriver'sLicense.

12. Watchorothertimekeepingdevice.

13. Ballpointpenwithblackink.



14. Departmentauthorizedbatonorexpandablebaton,iftrained

15. PersonalaerosolOCchemicaldevice,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.

16. Softbodyarmor,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.

17. Trafficsafetyvest.

a. All Department members will wear their traffic safety vest whenassignedtodirecttraffic,whenanyotherassignmentputsthememberwithintheflowoftraffic,orwhensodirectedbyasupervisor.

NOTE: Trafficsafetyvestsarenotrequiredtobewornwhenamemberisconductingavehiclestop.

b. Trafficsafetyvestswillbewornfullyzipped.

K. Uniformedmemberswillnotwearanyofthefollowingitemsatanytimewhileonduty.Swornmembersassignedtoconservativebusinessattireorcasualdresswillnotwearany of following items while on duty, unless authorized in writing by the member'sbureauchief:

1. anyvisiblefacialorearornamentation/jewelry,piercedorotherwise.

2. anyvisibleneckchains,medals,medallions,ornecklace.

3. anyvisibleankleorwristbracelet.Abraceletcontainingmedicalinformationispermissible.

4. morethanthreefingerrings.

5. anyunauthorizedinsigniaorpin.

L. Tie bars or tie tacks will be plain white and/or yellow metal. A tie bar's verticaldimensionwillnotexceed1/4"horizontaldimensionwillnotexceed thewidthof thetietietackswillnotbelargerthan3/4"by3/4."Tietackswillbecenteredtiebarswillbecenteredandatarightangletothetie.

M. AsinglemetalorplasticminiaturereplicaoftheflagoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaortheCityofChicagomaybewornasacollarorpocketpin, lapelpin, tie tack/bar.Asinglemilitarypinor tie tack/bardevicemaybeworn ifamemberhasserved in themilitaryforcesoftheUnitedStates.Whenthedeviceiswornasatietackorpin,itwillnotexceed3/4"indiameter.Whenaflagormilitaryservicepinisworn,itwillhaveaclasp,button,pin,orposttypefasteningassembly.

1. Documentation of military service tenure must be on file with the HumanResourcesDivisionbeforeamember isauthorized towearamilitaryservicepin.

2. Authorizedmilitaryservicepinswilldepictoneofthefollowing:

a. specificbranch,unit,ormilitaryoccupationalspecialty.

b. specificmilitarybranchwithhonorabledischarge.

c. Americanlegion,VeteranofForeignWars,orAmvetlogos.



3. Anauthorized flagormilitaryservicepincanbewornonlyon the lowerrightcornerof the leftpocket flapwhenever theuniformshirt iswornas theoutergarment. When the uniform necktie is worn in conjunction with the uniformshirt, an authorized flag ormilitary service pinmay beworn on the necktie.When the uniform outer garment is other than the uniform shirt, a flag ormilitaryservicepinmaybewornonthelowercorneroftheleftcollar.

4. Flags may be displayed as either waving or fully extended and will not belargerthan3/4"by3/4."Whenworn,aflagormilitarypinwillbedisplayedinitsconventionaluprightposition.

N. DuringtheentiremonthofMay(only),allDepartmentmembersmayelecttodisplaythe National Law Enforcement OfficersMemorial Fund Citation Bar or Lapel Pin, inaccordancewiththerestrictionsdetailedbelow.

1. SwornUniformedMembers/UniformedCivilianMembersAlluniformedmembersmayelect todisplay theNationalLawEnforcementOfficersMemorialFundCitationBar.Thefollowingrestrictionsapply

a. UniformShirt:

(1) Onshirtswithpocketflaps,thecitationbarwillbepositionedcentered on the left flap, approximately one inch below thefinishedflapseam.

(2) On shirts without flaps, the citation bar will be positionedcentered above the patch pocket, approximately one inchabovethepockettop.

b. OuterGarment:

(1) Onoutergarmentswithabreastpocket, thecitationbarwillbepositionedcenteredon theupper left flap,approximatelyoneinchbelowthefinishedflapseam.

(2) On outer garments without a breast pocket, with a singleexterior flapped patch pocket, the citation bar will bepositioned centered on the left flap, approximately one inchbelowthefinishedflapseam.

NOTE: The citation bar is prohibited from beingdisplayed upon rain wear or theCommandostyle sweater, or any othergarmentwhichwouldrequirepiercingoftheoutershellorinnerliner.

2. CivilianandSwornConservativeBusinessAttiredMembers

a. AllDepartmentmembersassignedtoduties inconservativebusinessattire may elect to wear the National Law Enforcement OfficersMemorialFundLapelPin.

b. The following restrictionsapply.ADepartmentmembermay elect towearonepininanyofthefollowingmanners:

(1) collarpin,

(2) pocketpin,



(3) lapelpin,

(4) orasatietack.

A. DressRequirementsSwornMembers

1. Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearconservativebusinessattirewill:

a. wearattirethatincludesthefollowing:

(1) MaleMembersSuit or sport coat with trousers, shirt, necktie, shoes, andsocks.When in a police facility and not in public view, thesportcoatorsuitcoatmayberemoved.

(2) FemaleMembersA dress, suit, or blazertype jacket with blouse and/orsweater in combination with slacks or skirt, shoes, andsocks/hose.

b. maintainafullandcompleteseasonaluniform,includingriothelmet,attheirunitofassignmentordistrictstation.

2. Denim fabrics, leisure, and exercisestyled apparel are prohibited unlessotherwiseauthorizedinwritingbyanexemptcommandingofficer.

3. Swornmembersassignedtofielddutiesareprohibitedfromwearingsandalsorshoeswithaheelheighthigherthantwoinches.

4. Articlesof clothingwill beclean,well pressed,andconservative in coloranddesign.

5. When required or as directed by supervisory personnel, the prescribed starand/or photo identification card will be worn on outer garments. When in aDepartmentfacility,theidentificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.

6. The appropriate bureau chief may modify, in writing, the provisions ofconservative business attire requirements whenever a member's dutyassignmentsorequires.

B. DressRequirementsCivilianMembers

1. Civilian members will present a "businesslike" appearance. Denim fabrics,leisure,andexercisestyledapparelareprohibitedunlessotherwiseauthorizedinwritingbyanexemptcommandingofficer.Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandwellpressed,conservativeincoloranddesign.

2. When inaDepartment facility, thephoto identificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.

XX. CONSERVATIVEBUSINESSATTIRE

XXI. CASUALDRESS



A. DressRequirementsSwornMembers

1. Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearcasualdresswill:

a. wear casual attire (e.g. polo shirts, denim fabrics, or similar casualwear)asdeterminedbythemember'sexemptcommandingofficer.

b. wear their star and nameplate or Departmentissued identificationaffixedinamannerastobevisibletothepublic.

(1) Overshirt vest carriers thatdisplay theembroidered insigniameetthisrequirement.

(2) Members who wear a casual dress winter jacket orDepartmentissued windbreaker/warrant team vest asdeterminedby temperature requirements ormissionwill notaffixtheirstarandnameplatetothesegarments,howeverthemember'sstarwillbeworninamannerastobevisibletothepublic.

c. conformtothepersonalappearancestandardsspecifiedinItemIIIofthisdirective.

d. maintainafullandcompleteseasonaluniform,includingriothelmet,attheirunitofassignmentordistrictstation.

2. Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandconducivetothemissionassigned.

3. Clothingdisplayingmessagesorslogansofaderogatoryoroffensivenatureisprohibited.

4. Swornmembersassignedtofielddutiesareprohibitedfromwearingsandals,opentoedshoes,orshoeswithaheelheighthigherthantwoinches.


6. Theappropriatebureauchiefmaymodify, inwriting, theprovisionsofcasualdressrequirementswheneveramember'sdutyassignmentsorequires.

B. DressRequirementsCivilianMembers

1. Civilian members authorized by their bureau chief to wear casual dress willpresenta"casual"appearance.Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandconduciveto assignment. Clothing displaying messages or slogans of a derogatory oroffensivenatureisprohibited.


Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearcovertdresswill:

A. onlywearcovertdresswhen:

1. thespecificmissionorassignmentrequiresit,and

XXII. COVERTDRESS



2. covertdresshasbeenapprovedinwritingbythemember'sbureauchief.

B. notberequiredtodisplayorcarrytheirstarorDepartmentissuedidentification.

C. wheninaDepartmentfacility,wearthephotoidentificationcardsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.

D. conform to the personal appearance standards specified in Item III of this directivewhen assigned to duties outside of the member's regular duties that requireconservativebusinessattire,casualdress,oruniform.

EXCEPTION: Members will appear at dutyrelated judicial proceedingsconformingtopersonalappearancestandardsdeterminedbythemembers'bureauchief.

A. Sworn and civilian Department members are authorized to purchase and wear TheChicago Police Department Memorial Bar Pin (Uniform Specification No. 13.1525).ProceedsfromthepurchasewillbenefittheChicagoPoliceMemorialFund.

B. Membersareauthorizedtowearthepinwhetherinuniformorciviliandress.

C. Departmentmembersdisplayingthebarpinwilldosoinaccordancewiththefollowing:

1. Uniformshirt:

a. Onleftshirtpocketflapcenteredapproximately1/2"fromthetopofthefinishedpocketflapseam.

b. Onshirtswithoutpocketflaps,thebarpinwillbepositionedcenteredabovethepatchpocket,approximately1/2"abovethepockettop.

2. Outergarments:

a. On outer garments with flapped breast pockets: The bar pin will bepositionedontheupperleftflap,approximately1/2"belowthefinishedflapseam.

b. On outer garments with setin breast pockets: The bar pin will bepositionedcenteredapproximately1/2"belowthetopofthepocket.

D. The Chicago Police Memorial Bar Pin is prohibited from being displayed uponrainwear,theauthorizedsweater,oranyothergarmentthatwouldrequirepiercingboththeouterandinnerliners.

E. During themonthofMayonly, all Departmentmembersmay display theNationalLaw Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Citation Bar or Lapel Pin instead of theChicago Police Department Memorial Bar Pin. The two pins will not be wornsimultaneously.

A. CommitteeMembership

XXIII. CHICAGOPOLICEDEPARTMENTMEMORIALBARPIN

XXIV. UNIFORMANDPERSONALEQUIPMENTPOLICYCOMMITTEE



1. The Uniform and Personal Equipment Policy Committee will consist of thefollowingmembersortheirdesignees:

a. Chief,BureauofPatrol

b. Chief,OfficeofCrimeControlStrategies

c. Chief,SpecialFunctionsDivision

d. DeputyChief,EducationandTrainingDivision

e. Director,ResearchandDevelopmentDivision

f. Commander,InspectionsDivision

g. Commander,ManagementandLaborAffairsSection

h. A member from the Office of the Superintendent, Administration(nonvotingmember)

i. designatedpolicyanalystassignedtotheResearchandDevelopmentDivision(nonvotingmember).

2. TheChief,BureauofPatrol,willserveaschairpersonofthecommittee.

3. The designated policy analyst assigned to the Research and DevelopmentDivisionwillserveassecretaryofthecommittee.

B. ResponsibilityTheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeisresponsiblefor:

1. developinguniformandpersonalequipmentpolicyfortheDepartment.

2. evaluating uniforms and personal equipment items to determine theiradequacy.

3. identifyingspecificproblemareasandrecommendingsolutions.

4. evaluating suggestions concerning uniforms and personal equipment itemsbroughttotheattentionofthecommittee.

5. presenting recommendations to theSuperintendent relative to theadditionordeletionofuniformorpersonalequipmentitems.

C. UniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeMeetings

1. Committeememberswho determine a need for ameetingwill communicatewith theChairperson.CommitteemeetingswillbeconveneduponnotificationfromtheChairperson.

2. Committeeaffairswillbeconductedonlywhenaquorumofthemembershipispresentorcontactedforavote.Aquorumwillconsistofatleastfourcommitteemembers,oneofwhomwillbethechairpersonorthevicechairperson.Issueswillbevoteduponbythecommitteememberspresentatthemeeting.

(Itemsindicatedbyitalic/doubleunderlinewereaddedorrevised)



GarryF.McCarthySuperintendentofPolice

T14085CMF

GLOSSARYTERMS:

1. TattooApermanentinkdesignintheskinappliedbyneedlesoratemporarydyeddesignontheskin.

2. BodyBrandingTheprocessinwhichamark,usuallyasymbolorornamentalpattern,isburnedintotheskinofalivingperson,withtheintentionthattheresultingscarmakesitpermanent.

3. PrescribedFlashlightADepartmentapprovedilluminationdeviceDepartmentmembersarerequiredtoownandmaintain.

4. AuxiliaryFlashlightADepartmentapprovedilluminationdevicethatmaybecarriedbyDepartmentmembers.

5. PistolMountedLightAlightsourcethatisattacheddirectlytoanofficersprescribed,alternateprescribed,orauxiliaryweapon.Forthepurposesofthisdirective,thislightisnotconsideredaflashlight.

ADDENDA:

1. U040101PrescribedUniformandEquipmentItems

2. U040102Alternate/OptionalUniformandEquipmentItems

3. U040103UniformClassifications

4. U040105DepartmentalSpecializedPersonalGarments

5. U040106CrossingGuardUniforms/Equipment

6. U040107PoliceDepartmentChaplainsUnit

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