(a) All personnel of the Police Department shall wear the following at all times while on duty: dark blue shirt, dark blue pants, blue or black socks, black shoes, black belt and blue hat. All personnel shall have summer and winter shirts and hats, and dark blue coat to be worn when weather requires it. The date to change seasonal uniforms shall be established by the Chief. Rainwear for use by all personnel shall be kept in police vehicles and at the office. The hat may be removed while in a police vehicle or inside a building.
(b) Identification: patches on both shoulders, Philippi Police Department; badge on hat and shirt; name plate; and collar insignia.
(c) Standard equipment: whistle, gun (.357 magnum or .38 special with standard four-inch barrel); holster (standard black); handcuffs; chemical mace; shell holders; billie club; communication radio on belt; note pad; pen; and watch.
(d) All uniforms shall be kept clean and pressed; shoes shall be shined; badges and the like, cleaned periodically; and all equipment kept in good working order. Failure to comply shall be grounds for suspension or dismissal.
(Ord. passed 7-6-2004)