In addition to non-conflicting provisions in City Charter Section 7.07, the following shall apply to Senior Police Management.
(a) The City shall furnish the basic uniforms and new equipment for all sworn officers. Uniform parts and equipment shall be replaced by the City on an as-needed basis. All uniforms and equipment purchased by the City remain the property of the City and must be returned when a member is separated from City service for any reason.
(b) Uniform items not accounted for shall be replaced at the employee's expense. Failure to do so shall result in the value of the uniform items not accounted for being withheld from the employee's separation pay.
(c) The City shall repair or replace all uniform items damaged or destroyed in the line of duty so long as the damage was not due to the employee's misconduct or negligence.
(d) The City shall repair or replace eye glasses damaged or destroyed in the line of duty so long as the damage is not due to the employee's misconduct or negligence. This section shall provide coverage only for a like amount of the damaged eye glasses.
(e) Employees assigned to plain clothes or administrative duty shall be permitted to purchase civilian clothing and components up to the reimbursable amount of eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) per year. Clothing selected shall be at the discretion of the employee but shall be moderately conservative in style, cut, and color, and shall be acceptable to the local business community.
(f) If not caused by negligence or misconduct of the employee, civilian clothing and/or components damaged to the point of unserviceability, in the line of duty, shall be replaced by the City as soon as possible at no charge to the current or subsequent allowance. Replacement does not include normal wear and tear.
(g) Employees shall be reimbursed for necessary dry cleaning of uniforms or plain clothes items. Employees shall utilize the dry cleaning facility or facilities designated by the City. The following items shall be provided by the City:
Trousers — 5
Shirts, Winter —5
Shirts, Summer — 5
Ties — 3
Tie Bar — 1
Shoes — 1 pair
Boots — 1 pair
Jacket - All Season — 1
Raincoat — 1
Holster — 1
Magazine — 2
Magazine Pouches — 1 (dbl)
Handcuffs — 1
Handcuff Case — 1
Handcuff Key — 1
Belt Keepers — 4
Walkie Talkie Holder — 1
Mace — 1
Mace Holder — 1
Hat, Winter — 1
Hat, Summer — 1
Raincoat Cover — 1
Hat Badge — 1
Breast Badge — 2
Name Plate — 2
Whistle — 1
Whistle Chain — 1
Gloves — 1 pair
Flashlight — 1
Protective Vest — 1
Belt(Trouser) — 1
Gun Belt — 1
Service Weapon — 1
Formal Dress Police Uniform
(Ord. 91-07. Passed 11-26-07; Ord. 41-13. Passed 6-10-13; Ord. 96-2020. Passed 12-7-20.)